Patents by Inventor Kevin McVary

Kevin McVary 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).

  • Methods for treatment of erectile dysfunction with sonic hedgehog compounds
    Patent number: 11426448
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to compositions comprising sonic hedgehog protein and therapeutic uses thereof. In particular, the technology relates to compositions comprising a hedgehog protein and one or more peptide amphiphiles for use in methods of treating or preventing stress urinary incontinence and/or erectile dysfunction in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignees: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Carol Podlasek, Samuel I. Stupp, Kevin McVary, Dan Harrington
  • Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis
    Patent number: 11026793
    Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis are disclosed. The magnetic induction system includes a wand that has a coil arrangement covered with a thermal and electrical insulator sheath operable to generate an alternating magnetic field. The coil arrangement of the sheath is configured to receive the length of the penile prosthesis therein. The penile prosthesis may be made from a shape memory material such that application of alternating magnetic fields generated by the magnetic induction system induces eddy currents that raise the temperature of the penile prosthesis to a temperature above the austenitic transformation temperature that allows the penile prosthesis to achieve an erect state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University
    Inventors: Alberto Colombo, Kevin McVary, Brian Le
  • SHH COMPOUNDS AND DELIVERY FOR TREATMENT, REGULATION, REGENERATION IN MAMMALS
    Publication number: 20190367572
    Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to compositions comprising sonic hedgehog protein and therapeutic uses thereof. In particular, the technology relates to compositions comprising a hedgehog protein and one or more peptide amphiphiles for use in methods of treating or preventing stress urinary incontinence and/or erectile dysfunction in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Carol Podlasek, Samuel I. Stupp, Kevin McVary, Dan Harrington
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC INDUCTION OF A PENILE PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20190133767
    Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis are disclosed. The magnetic induction system includes a wand that has a coil arrangement covered with a thermal and electrical insulator sheath operable to generate an alternating magnetic field. The coil arrangement of the sheath is configured to receive the length of the penile prosthesis therein. The penile prosthesis may be made from a shape memory material such that application of alternating magnetic fields generated by the magnetic induction system induces eddy currents that raise the temperature of the penile prosthesis to a temperature above the austenitic transformation temperature that allows the penile prosthesis to achieve an erect state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Alberto Colombo, Kevin McVary, Brian Le
  • Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis
    Patent number: 10195034
    Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis are disclosed. The magnetic induction system includes a wand that has a coil arrangement covered with a thermal and electrical insulator sheath operable to generate an alternating magnetic field. The coil arrangement of the sheath is configured to receive the length of the penile prosthesis therein. The penile prosthesis may be made from a shape memory material such that application of alternating magnetic fields generated by the magnetic induction system induces eddy currents that raise the temperature of the penile prosthesis to a temperature above the austenitic transformation temperature that allows the penile prosthesis to achieve an erect state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University
    Inventors: Alberto Colombo, Kevin McVary, Brian Le
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC INDUCTION OF A PENILE PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20170143491
    Abstract: Systems and methods for magnetic induction of a penile prosthesis are disclosed. The magnetic induction system includes a wand that has a coil arrangement covered with a thermal and electrical insulator sheath operable to generate an alternating magnetic field. The coil arrangement of the sheath is configured to receive the length of the penile prosthesis therein. The penile prosthesis may be made from a shape memory material such that application of alternating magnetic fields generated by the magnetic induction system induces eddy currents that raise the temperature of the penile prosthesis to a temperature above the austenitic transformation temperature that allows the penile prosthesis to achieve an erect state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Alberto Colombo, Kevin McVary, Brian Le