Patents by Inventor Lee E. Weiss

Lee E. Weiss 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).

  • Patent number: 12096553
    Abstract: A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device includes a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. The stiffness gradient is accomplished by providing at least two distinct zones in the substrate with uniform stiffness, with each zone decreasing in stiffness as in a distance from the embedded device increases, or the gradient is accomplished by having a zone with a varying stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gary K. Fedder, Carmel Majidi, Philip R. LeDuc, Lee E. Weiss, Christopher J. Bettinger, Naser Naserifar
  • Publication number: 20200029428
    Abstract: A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device comprising a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. A method of fabricating an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient comprises applying a curing agent to an uncured polymer base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gary K. Fedder, Carmel Majidi, Philip R. LeDuc, Lee E. Weiss, Christopher J. Bettinger, Naser Naserifar
  • Patent number: 10462897
    Abstract: A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device comprising a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. A method of fabricating an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient comprises applying a curing agent to an uncured polymer base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gary K. Fedder, Carmel Majidi, Philip R. LeDuc, Lee E. Weiss, Christopher J. Bettinger, Naser Naserifar
  • Patent number: 10039651
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a direct skeletal attachment (DSA) device including a micro-miniature chainmail skin-to-DSA interface. The interface comprises various porous architectures for skin ingrowth and integration as barriers against pathogens. Failure of skin-to-DSA interfaces can occur due to mismatches in mechanical compliance between pliable skin and more rigid DSA interfaces. To address this problem, in embodiments disclosed herein is an interface having a gradient in mechanical compliance or link mobility, ranging from fully flexible, to less compliant, to rigid where it attaches to the main DSA body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, a Pennsylvania Non-Profit Corporation
    Inventors: Lee E. Weiss, Gary K. Fedder
  • Publication number: 20180206336
    Abstract: A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device comprising a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. A method of fabricating an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient comprises applying a curing agent to an uncured polymer base material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gary K. Fedder, Carmel Majidi, Philip R. LeDuc, Lee E. Weiss, Christopher J. Bettinger, Naser Naserifar
  • Publication number: 20160199201
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a direct skeletal attachment (DSA) device including a micro-miniature chainmail skin-to-DSA interface. The interface comprises various porous architectures for skin ingrowth and integration as barriers against pathogens. Failure of skin-to-DSA interfaces can occur due to mismatches in mechanical compliance between pliable skin and more rigid DSA interfaces. To address this problem, in embodiments disclosed herein is an interface having a gradient in mechanical compliance or link mobility, ranging from fully flexible, to less compliant, to rigid where it attaches to the main DSA body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Lee E. Weiss, Gary K. Fedder
  • Patent number: 9364503
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: Carmell Therapeutics Corporation, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20150165093
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8911789
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Carmell Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8529961
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Carmell Therapeutics Corporation, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8529960
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Carnell Therapeutics Corporation, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8529959
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Carmell Therapeutics Corporation, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8529956
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Carnell Therapeutics Corporation, Carnegie Mellon University, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Patent number: 8529958
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignees: Carmell Therapeutics Corporation, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20130197468
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for delivery of biologically active material and/or sensors to a target organ or system. The apparatuses allow for specific, controlled delivery of the biologically active material and targeted placement of sensors. The apparatuses may be fabricated from cellular and/or acellular biological active components to promote integration of sensors into tissue and achieve appropriate release of biologically active molecules. The apparatuses may be fabricated from plasma-containing materials or other biopolymers such that the apparatus will resorbed into the tissue following insertion. The biologically active cellular or acellular component may be incorporated into that material may then serve as the source of the therapeutic biologically active component. The apparatus may take the form of a screw, though numerous shapes arc contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicants: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, University of Pittsburgh-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: David SCHWARTZMAN, Lee E. Weiss, Phil Gordon Campbell, Gary K. Fedder
  • Patent number: 8293530
    Abstract: A method of making a bioplastic, and a bioplastic produced thereby, by using human plasma in which human plasma is clotted, either dried through its gel phase or dried and powdered, and processed into a bioplastic with the addition of at least one plasticizer followed by forming and heating to form a final bioplastic construct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignees: Carnegie Mellon University, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute
    Inventors: James E. Burgess, Phil G. Campbell, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20120177694
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20120003193
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20120003279
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith
  • Publication number: 20120003324
    Abstract: Blood-derived plastic articles prepared from compositions including blood and, in some embodiments, at least one crosslinking agent and/or at least one biological response modifier, that can be useful for biological applications such as wound repair and tissue grafts; methods of making and using the same; methods for assessing the concentration of a biological response modifier in an article; and systems for preparing blood-derived plastic articles are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Phil G. Campbell, James E. Burgess, Lee E. Weiss, Jason Smith