Patents by Inventor Hans K. Kestler

Hans K. Kestler 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).

  • Patent number: 11235030
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: BioMimetic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Patent number: 11135341
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries and/or repair of damaged tendons and ligament. The invention provides compositions comprising a biocompatible matrix and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: BioMimetic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel E. Lynch, Leslie Wisner-Lynch, Hans K. Kestler, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20200222504
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20200139013
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries and/or repair of damaged tendons and ligament. The invention provides compositions comprising a biocompatible matrix and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel E. Lynch, Leslie Wisner-Lynch, Hans K. Kestler, Yanchun Liu
  • Patent number: 10556039
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries and/or repair of damaged tendons and ligament. The invention provides compositions comprising a biocompatible matrix and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: BIOMIMETIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Samuel E. Lynch, Leslie Wisner-Lynch, Hans K. Kestler, Yanchun Liu
  • Patent number: 10493130
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: BIOMIMETIC THERAPEUTICS, LLC
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20180085433
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Patent number: 9642892
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: BioMimetic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20160184482
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries and/or repair of damaged tendons and ligament. The invention provides compositions comprising a biocompatible matrix and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel E. Lynch, Leslie Wisner-Lynch, Hans K. Kestler, Yanchun Liu, Christopher Hee, Joshua Nickols, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Patent number: 8870954
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries and/or repair of damaged tendons and ligament. The invention provides compositions comprising a biocompatible matrix and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: BioMimetic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Samuel E. Lynch, Leslie A. Wisner-Lynch, Hans K. Kestler, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20140005110
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: BioMimetic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Patent number: 8492335
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: BioMimetic Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Hans K. Kestler, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20110245170
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment of tendinopathies, such as tenosynovitis, tendinosis or tendinitis, including Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow,” medial epicondylitis or “golfer's elbow,” plantar fasciitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and in particular to methods for the treatment of tendinopathies by administering compositions comprising platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Hans K. KESTLER, Vivek Shah, Dean James Rager-Aguiar
  • Publication number: 20100247651
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating an osteochondral defect. In one embodiment, provided is a composition for treating an osteochondral defect comprising a biphasic biocompatible matrix and platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), wherein the biphasic biocompatible matrix comprises a scaffolding material and wherein the scaffolding material forms a porous structure comprising an osseous phase and a cartilage phase. In another embodiment, also provided is a method for treating an osteochondral defect in an individual comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a composition comprising a biphasic biocompatible matrix and PDGF to at least one site of the osteochondral defect, wherein the biphasic biocompatible matrix comprises a scaffolding material and wherein the scaffolding material forms a porous structure comprising an osseous phase and a cartilage phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hans K. KESTLER, Joshua Nickols, Leslie A. Wisner-Lynch, Colleen M. Roden, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20100174368
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries and/or repair of damaged tendons and ligament. The invention provides compositions comprising a biocompatible matrix and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Samuel E. LYNCH, Leslie A. Wisner-Lynch, Hans K. Kestler, Yanchun Liu