Patents by Inventor Howard Seeherman

Howard Seeherman 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).

  • Compositions and methods for systemic administration of sequences encoding bone morphogenetic proteins
    Publication number: 20060099186
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for systemic administration of DNA encoding bone morphogenic proteins for promotion of osteogenesis are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention may be utilized for fracture repair. The invention further discloses compositions and methods for systemic administration of bone morphogenetic proteins for promotion of osteogenesis. These compositions and methods may be used in bone fracture healing and repair. These composition of the invention may be further utilized in increasing bone mineral density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Clancy, Debra Pittman, Howard Seeherman
  • Injectable calcium phosphate solid rods and pastes for delivery of osteogenic proteins
    Publication number: 20050089579
    Abstract: Osteogenic proteins are delivered via an injectable solid rod or hardenable paste. The formulation comprises a calcium phosphate material, an osteogenic protein, and optional additives and active ingredients such as a bone resorption inhibitor. Methods of making injectable pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the osteogenic compositions to treat bone defects are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Rebecca Li, Howard Seeherman, Hyun Kim
  • Compositions and methods for systemic administration of sequences encoding bone morphogenetic proteins
    Publication number: 20030170208
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for systemic administration of DNA encoding bone morphogenic proteins for promotion of osteogenesis are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention may be utilized for fracture repair. The invention further discloses compositions and methods for systemic administration of bone morphogenetic proteins for promotion of osteogenesis. These compositions and methods may be used in bone fracture healing and repair. These composition of the invention may be further utilized in increasing bone mineral density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Brian Clancy, Debra D. Pittman, Howard Seeherman