Patents by Inventor Ghanima Maassarani

Ghanima Maassarani has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for determining embryo quality
    Publication number: 20050118563
    Abstract: A method for determining embryo quality involving measuring soluble HLA-G levels present in the embryo culture medium at least 44-46 hours post-fertilization is provided. Culture media and in vitro fertilization programs employing same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Geoffrey Sher, Ghanima Maassarani
  • Surfactant enhanced embryo transfer
    Publication number: 20020111531
    Abstract: An enhanced method of in vitro fertilization by coating an embryo transfer catheter with a non-embryotoxic phospholipid. The phospholipid reduces or eliminates the collection of mucus on an ET catheter as it passes through the mucus plug in the cervical cannel and thus elimininating its detrimental effect in, engulfing the embryo and preventing implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Ghanima Maassarani, Geoffrey Sher