Patents by Inventor Helena S. Azevedo

Helena S. Azevedo 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: 8512693
    Abstract: The present invention relates to self-assembling membranes. In particular, the present invention provides self-assembling membranes configured for securing and/or delivering bioactive agents. In some embodiments, the self-assembling membranes are used in the treatment of diseases, and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Ramille M. Capito, Helena S. Azevedo, Samuel I. Stupp
  • Publication number: 20080199431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to self-assembling membranes. In particular, the present invention provides self-assembling membranes configured for securing and/or delivering bioactive agents. In some embodiments, the self-assembling membranes are used in the treatment of diseases, and related methods (e.g., diagnostic methods, research methods, drug screening).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Ramille M. Capito, Helena S. Azevedo, Samuel I. Stupp