Patents by Inventor James Weimann

James Weimann 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).

  • Marker for stem cells
    Publication number: 20090253147
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the identification of stem cells, including neural, muscle and hair follicle stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Ami Okada, Susan McConnell, James Weimann
  • Circulating stem cells and uses related thereto
    Publication number: 20060003312
    Abstract: The disclosure provides, inter alia, methods for enhancing the contribution of circulating stem cells to a target tissue. Such methods may be useful for treating a variety of disorders. In a preferred embodiments, circulating stem cell contribution is enhanced by causing damage to the target tissue, or by administering an agent that mimics an aspect of a damage response. The disclosure also provides methods for monitoring the contribution of circulating stem cells to a target tissue, and for developing agents that modulate such contribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: Stanford University
    Inventors: Helen Blau, Timothy Brazelton, Mark LaBarge, James Weimann