Patents by Inventor Kellin Krick

Kellin Krick 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).

  • Device and method for a nanofiber wrap to minimize inflamation and scarring
    Patent number: 10500305
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for a nanofiber wrap to minimize inflation and scarring of nerve tissue and maximize the nutrient transport. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a novel semi-permeable nanofiber construct prepared from biocompatible materials. The nanofiber construct is applied around a nerve repair site following end-to-end anastomosis. The nanofiber construct is porous and composed of randomly oriented nanofibers prepare using an electrospinning method. The nanofiber construct has a wall that is approximately 50-100 ?m thick with pores smaller than 25 ?m. The nanofiber construct prevents inflammatory cells from migrating into the nerve coaption site, while still permitting the diffusion of growth factors and essential nutrients. The nanofiber construct allows for enhanced neuroregeneration and optimal function outcomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ibrahim Zuhaib, Hai-Quan Mao, Kellin Krick, Russell Martin, Gerald Brandacher, Karim A. Sarhane
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR A NANOFIBER WRAP TO MINIMIZE INFLAMATION AND SCARRING
    Publication number: 20170095591
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for a nanofiber wrap to minimize inflation and scarring of nerve tissue and maximize the nutrient transport. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a novel semi-permeable nanofiber construct prepared from biocompatible materials. The nanofiber construct is applied around a nerve repair site following end-to-end anastomosis. The nanofiber construct is porous and composed of randomly oriented nanofibers prepare using an electrospinning method. The nanofiber construct has a wall that is approximately 50-100 ?m thick with pores smaller than 25 ?m. The nanofiber construct prevents inflammatory cells from migrating into the nerve coaption site, while still permitting the diffusion of growth factors and essential nutrients. The nanofiber construct allows for enhanced neuroregeneration and optimal function outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Ibrahim Zuhaib, Hai-Quan Mao, Kellin Krick, Russell Martin, Gerald Brandacher