Patents by Inventor Jingwei Xie

Jingwei Xie 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).

  • Publication number: 20210338408
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20210268154
    Abstract: Three dimensional nanofiber structures are provided and methods of production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Jiang Jiang
  • Publication number: 20210267746
    Abstract: A structure of aligned (e.g., radially and/or polygonally aligned) fibers, and systems and methods for producing and using the same. One or more structures provided may be created using an apparatus that includes one or more first electrodes that define an area and/or partially circumscribe an area. For example, a single first electrode may enclose the area, or a plurality of first electrode(s) may be positioned on at least a portion of the perimeter of the area. A second electrode is positioned within the area. Electrodes with rounded (e.g., convex) surfaces may be arranged in an array, and a fibrous structure created using such electrodes may include an array of wells at positions corresponding to the positions of the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Patent number: 11096772
    Abstract: A structure of aligned (e.g., radially and/or polygonally aligned) fibers, and systems and methods for producing and using the same. One or more structures provided may be created using an apparatus that includes one or more first electrodes that define an area and/or partially circumscribe an area. For example, a single first electrode may enclose the area, or a plurality of first electrode(s) may be positioned on at least a portion of the perimeter of the area. A second electrode is positioned within the area. Electrodes with rounded (e.g., convex) surfaces may be arranged in an array, and a fibrous structure created using such electrodes may include an array of wells at positions corresponding to the positions of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Patent number: 11071617
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20210212949
    Abstract: Nanofiber segments and nanofiber microspheres are provided as well as methods of use thereof and methods of making.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Sunil Kumar Boda
  • Patent number: 11033659
    Abstract: Three dimensional nanofiber structures are provided and methods of production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Jiang Jiang
  • Patent number: 11000358
    Abstract: A structure of aligned (e.g., radially and/or polygonally aligned) fibers, and systems and methods for producing and using the same. One or more structures provided may be created using an apparatus that includes one or more first electrodes that define an area and/or partially circumscribe an area. For example, a single first electrode may enclose the area, or a plurality of first electrode(s) may be positioned on at least a portion of the perimeter of the area. A second electrode is positioned within the area. Electrodes with rounded (e.g., convex) surfaces may be arranged in an array, and a fibrous structure created using such electrodes may include an array of wells at positions corresponding to the positions of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20210052362
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20210030525
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Patent number: 10888409
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Patent number: 10799620
    Abstract: Nanofiber structures are provided along with methods of production and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Shixuan Chen, Bernard Timothy Baxter
  • Publication number: 20200277711
    Abstract: Expanded, nanofiber structures are provided as well as methods of use thereof and methods of making.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventor: Jingwei Xie
  • Publication number: 20200197153
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20200164107
    Abstract: Cell-containing expanded, nanofiber structures are provided as well as methods of use thereof, particularly for wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Shixuan Chen, Mark Carlson
  • Patent number: 10617512
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Patent number: 10588734
    Abstract: A three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a flexible deposited fiber network of varying density including a first and second set of set of electrospun fibers. The second set of electrospun fibers is coupled to the first. A first portion of the flexible deposited fiber network includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the flexible deposited fiber network, and the tensile strength of first portion is higher than that of the second portion. The scaffold is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and enables movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate. The first and second set of fibers are configured to degrade within three months after application, and each fiber of the deposited fiber network has a diameter of 1-1000 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20200000570
    Abstract: A three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a flexible deposited fiber network of varying density including a first and second set of set of electrospun fibers. The second set of electrospun fibers is coupled to the first. A first portion of the flexible deposited fiber network includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the flexible deposited fiber network, and the tensile strength of first portion is higher than that of the second portion. The scaffold is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and enables movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate. The first and second set of fibers are configured to degrade within three months after application, and each fiber of the deposited fiber network has a diameter of 1-1000 nanometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20190365520
    Abstract: A multi-laminar electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a first layer formed by a first plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers, and a second layer formed by a second plurality of electrospun polymeric fibers. The second layer is combined with the first layer. A first portion of the scaffold includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the scaffold, and the first portion has a higher tensile strength than the second portion. The scaffold is configured to degrade via hydrolysis after at least one of a predetermined time or an environmental condition. The scaffold is configured to be applied to the tissue substrate containing the defect, and is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of the scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and to enable movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
  • Publication number: 20190209732
    Abstract: Coated and expanded, nanofiber structures are provided and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Jingwei Xie, Shixuan Chen, Mark Carlson