Patents by Inventor Kevin John McElwee

Kevin John McElwee 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN
    Publication number: 20210106628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath cells for use in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND REPAIRING TENDONS
    Publication number: 20190388476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath cells for use in the treatment or prevention of the tendon injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • Compositions and methods for treating bone, joints and cartilage
    Patent number: 10500233
    Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing joint injuries utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath (“NDBS”) cells. Within one aspect of the invention methods are provided for isolating NBDS cells, comprising the steps of: (a) preparing vital hair; (b) cleaving the hair prepared in step (a) to remove the hair follicle bulb; (c) isolating Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath tissue; and (d) cultivating the isolated Non-Bulbar Dermal sheath tissue to produce NBDS cells. Within one embodiment of the invention the vital hair is obtained by full skin biopsy from the occipital scalp of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: RepliCel Life Sciences Inc.
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • Compositions and methods for treating and repairing tendons
    Patent number: 10272118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath cells for use in the treatment or prevention of the tendon injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: RepliCel Life Sciences Inc.
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING BONE, JOINTS AND CARTILAGE
    Publication number: 20170173084
    Abstract: Briefly stated, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing joint injuries utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath (“NDBS”) cells. Within one aspect of the invention methods are provided for isolating NBDS cells, comprising the steps of: (a) preparing vital hair; (b) cleaving the hair prepared in step (a) to remove the hair follicle bulb; (c) isolating Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath tissue; and (d) cultivating the isolated Non-Bulbar Dermal sheath tissue to produce NBDS cells. Within one embodiment of the invention the vital hair is obtained by full skin biopsy from the occipital scalp of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: REPLICEL LIFE SCIENCES INC.
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO TREATMENTS OF THE ORAL CAVITY
    Publication number: 20170165299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath cells for use in the treatment of dental-related conditions, including the treatment of gingivitis. Briefly stated, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing a wide variety of conditions associated with the oral cavity, including for example, periodontal disease and a variety of diseases or injuries associated with the gingiva utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath (“NDBS”) cells. Within one aspect of the invention methods are provided for isolating NBDS cells, comprising the steps of: preparing vital hair and cleaving the hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: REPLICEL LIFE SCIENCES INC.
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN
    Publication number: 20160136206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath cells for use in the treatment of skin
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND REPAIRING TENDONS
    Publication number: 20150374757
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods utilizing hair follicle derived Non-Bulbar Dermal Sheath cells for use in the treatment or prevention of the tendon injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Rolf Hoffmann, Kevin John McElwee