Patents by Inventor Herbert J. Quigley, Jr.

Herbert J. Quigley, Jr. 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: 4605623
    Abstract: A method for cultivating myocytes in suspension using water soluble chitosan is taught. The method results in the three-dimensional growth of the cultured myocytes as well as the inhibition of certain undesired cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Inventors: William G. Malette, Herbert J. Quigley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4452785
    Abstract: A method of occluding blood vessels therapeutically is described wherein chitosan is injected directly into the vessel. The chitosan employed in this invention is partially to fully de-acetylated chitin. The chitin is dissolved in solution with distilled water and acetic acid and has a pH of approximately 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Inventors: William G. Malette, Herbert J. Quigley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4394373
    Abstract: The method of achieving hemostasis in wounds, vascular grafts, vascular patches, cardiac valves and the like is described. Hemostasis is achieved in open wounds by topically administering chitosan, in liquid or powder form, to the wound. Hemostasis is achieved in vascular grafts, vascular patches, cardiac valves and areas to be sutured by either topically administering chitosan to the grafts, patches, valves and sutures or incorporating chitosan in the material of the grafts, patches, valves and sutures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1983
    Inventors: William G. Malette, Herbert J. Quigley, Jr.