Patents by Inventor Julia San Roman

Julia San Roman 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).

  • Production of cartilage tissue using cells isolated from Wharton's jelly
    Patent number: 5919702
    Abstract: The invention relates to the isolation and use of pre-chondrocytes from the umbilical cord, specifically from Wharton's jelly, that give rise to chondrocytes which produce cartilage. The isolated pre-chondrocytes, or the chondrocytes to which they give rise, can be mitotically expanded in culture and used in the production of new cartilage tissue for therapeutic use. "Banks" of pre-chondrocytes or chondrocytes can be stored frozen, and thawed and used to produce new cartilage tissue as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Advanced Tissue Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony F. Purchio, Brian A. Naughton, Julia San Roman