Patents by Inventor Gregory H. Altman

Gregory H. Altman 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).

  • Silk Coated Fabrics and Products and Methods of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20250101676
    Abstract: Silk coated and/or infused performance materials, apparel, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino, Sara Ann Johnson, Maria L. Ufret, Markrete Krikorian, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Silk performance apparel and products and methods of preparing the same
    Patent number: 12227897
    Abstract: Silk performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties and increased resistance to microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • SILK STIMULATED COLLAGEN AND CLAUDIN-1 EXPRESSION, AND SILK STIMULATED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS
    Publication number: 20240408174
    Abstract: The disclosure provides silk fibroin compositions for stimulating collagen expression, claudin-1, and-or an anti-inflammatory effect in a subject, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, MARIUS COSTACHE, EVA GENEL, CARLOS J. BOSQUES, JUTAMAS SUWANPRADID, AVINASH JAIGANESH, LAURA R. MUOLLO
  • Silk coated fabrics and products and methods of preparing the same
    Patent number: 12129596
    Abstract: Silk coated and/or infused performance materials, apparel, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino, Sara Ann Johnson, Maria L. Ufret, Markrete Krikorian, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • SILK PROTEIN BONDED LAYERED MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240263390
    Abstract: This disclosure provides novel silk protein bonded layered or spun materials and processes that convert the waste leather materials into luxury fabrics exhibiting good dyeability, high brilliance, and excellent color fastness. Described herein is silk processed, coated, repaired, and/or infused faux or bonded leather, or faux or bonded leather articles, and methods of preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Carlos J. Bosques, Enrico Mortarino
  • Silk Protein Fragment Compositions and Articles Manufactured Therefrom
    Publication number: 20240252413
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Silk-Based Moisturizer Compositions and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20240189204
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a moisturizing composition includes a silk solution, wherein the silk solution comprises about 1% to about 10% (w/v) of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin; hyaluronic acid; an oil or butter; and a pH adjusting agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Dylan S. Haas, Kevin T. Healy
  • SILK COATED SYNTHETIC FABRICS
    Publication number: 20240141583
    Abstract: The disclosure provides novel silk fibroin coated articles and methods of preparing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Xiuzhu Fei, Enrico Mortarino, Gregory H. Altman, Laura Muollo, Murat Tonga, Joshua Davis
  • Silk protein bonded layered materials and methods of making and using thereof
    Patent number: 11970815
    Abstract: Silk processed, coated, repaired, and/or infused faux or bonded leather, or faux or bonded leather articles, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Carlos J. Bosques, Enrico Mortarino
  • Silk-based moisturizer compositions and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11878070
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a moisturizing composition includes a silk solution, wherein the silk solution comprises about 1% to about 10% (w/v) of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin; hyaluronic acid; an oil or butter; and a pH adjusting agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Evolved By Nature, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Dylan S. Haas, Kevin T. Healy
  • SILK FORMULATIONS FOR SEED COATINGS
    Publication number: 20240016145
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a coated seed and methods of making the coated seed, wherein the coating comprises silk fibroin fragments. In an embodiment, the coating further comprises a plant growth regulator. The disclosure further provides formulations comprising silk fibroin fragments and a plant growth regulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Carlos J. Bosques, Abigail Giarrosso
  • Stable silk protein fragment compositions
    Patent number: 11857664
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Stable silk protein fragment compositions
    Patent number: 11857663
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Silk Coated Fabrics and Products and Methods of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20230416978
    Abstract: Silk coated and/or infused performance materials, apparel, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino, Sara Ann Johnson, Maria L. Ufret, Markrete Krikorian, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Silk-Hyaluronic Acid Based Tissue Filers and Methods of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20230338614
    Abstract: Hyaluronic acid and silk protein fragments based tissue fillers and methods of using the same are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Peng Xu, Erlei Jin
  • Silk Performance Apparel and Products and Methods of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20230220614
    Abstract: Silk performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties and increased resistance to microbial growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • Silk Protein Fragment Compositions and Articles Manufactured Therefrom
    Publication number: 20230212234
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • SILK-HYALURONIC ACID BASED TISSUE FILERS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230190997
    Abstract: Hyaluronic acid and silk protein fragments based tissue fillers and methods of the same are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory H. ALTMAN, Peng XU, Erlei JIN
  • Silk Performance Apparel and Products and Methods of Preparing the Same
    Publication number: 20230175199
    Abstract: Silk infused performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, leather, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products, textiles, and upholstery, as well as other materials, exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties, resistance to microbial growth, increased abrasion resistance, and flame resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • Silk-hyaluronic acid based tissue fillers and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 11660372
    Abstract: Hyaluronic acid and silk protein fragments based tissue fillers and methods of using the same are provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Peng Xu, Erlei Jin