Patents by Inventor Julie HAKIM

Julie HAKIM 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).

  • DEVICES OF RESORBABLE DRUG-ELUTING SHAPE MEMORY FOAM
    Publication number: 20250222179
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure concern devices comprised of resorbable, shape-memory foam configured to allow for healing at a desired location. In particular embodiments, use of the device at the location utilizes the inherent environment at the location to allow expansion of the device, resulting in an improved fit for the device. In specific cases, the device is a vaginal stent configured for use for pediatric or adolescent populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicants: Baylor College of Medicine, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Julie Hakim, Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez, Melissa Grunlan
  • Vaginal stents, vaginal dilators, and methods of fabricating the same
    Patent number: 10898699
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a vaginal stent system including: an inflatable vaginal stent and a removable handle. The inflatable vaginal stent include includes: an elastomeric exterior wall and a first fitting located at a base of the inflatable vaginal stent. The removable handle is adapted and configured for insertion, inflation, and removal of the inflatable vaginal stent from a subject's vagina. The removable handle includes a second fitting complementary to the first fitting and adapted and configure to form substantially fluid tight coupling when the handle is coupled to the inflatable vaginal stent. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of fabricating a customized vaginal stent or dilator. The method includes: generating a 3D model of a vaginal stent or dilator; and controlling a 3D printer to fabricate a vaginal stent or dilator according to the 3D model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Julie Hakim, Jennifer Elizabeth Dietrich, Peter Alexander Smith, Cara Buskmiller
  • VAGINAL STENTS, VAGINAL DILATORS, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180071502
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a vaginal stent system including: an inflatable vaginal stent and a removable handle. The inflatable vaginal stent include includes: an elastomeric exterior wall and a first fitting located at a base of the inflatable vaginal stent. The removable handle is adapted and configured for insertion, inflation, and removal of the inflatable vaginal stent from a subject's vagina. The removable handle includes a second fitting complementary to the first fitting and adapted and configure to form substantially fluid tight coupling when the handle is coupled to the inflatable vaginal stent. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of fabricating a customized vaginal stent or dilator. The method includes: generating a 3D model of a vaginal stent or dilator; and controlling a 3D printer to fabricate a vaginal stent or dilator according to the 3D model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Julie HAKIM, Jennifer Elizabeth DIETRICH, Peter Alexander SMITH, Cara BUSKMILLER