Patents by Inventor Mara L. Macdonald

Mara L. Macdonald 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).

  • Self assembled films for protein and drug delivery applications
    Patent number: 9393217
    Abstract: Provided are systems for controlled release of proteins from decomposable thin films constructed by layer-by-layer deposition. Such films generally comprise alternating layers of polymers and proteins, and may further comprise additional layers of polyions. In some embodiments, decomposable thin films and methods of using such films allow proteins to be released over an extended period of time and/or retention of as much as 100% of function of released protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Paula T. Hammond, Mara L. Macdonald
  • Self Assembled Films for Protein and Drug Delivery Applications
    Publication number: 20150086599
    Abstract: Provided are systems for controlled release of proteins from decomposable thin films constructed by layer-by-layer deposition. Such films generally comprise alternating layers of polymers and proteins, and may further comprise additional layers of polyions. In some embodiments, decomposable thin films and methods of using such films allow proteins to be released over an extended period of time and/or retention of as much as 100% of function of released protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Paula T. Hammond, Mara L. Macdonald
  • Self Assembled Films for Protein and Drug Delivery Applications
    Publication number: 20080311177
    Abstract: Provided are systems for controlled release of proteins from decomposable thin films constructed by layer-by-layer deposition. Such films generally comprise alternating layers of polymers and proteins, and may further comprise additional layers of polyions. In some embodiments, decomposable thin films and methods of using such films allow proteins to be released over an extended period of time and/or retention of as much as 100% of function of released protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Paula T. Hammond, Mara L. Macdonald