Patents by Inventor Mary Beth McCarthy

Mary Beth McCarthy 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).

  • Concentration of stem cells obtained during orthopaedic surgeries
    Patent number: 8785191
    Abstract: Methods for isolating and concentrating bone marrow stromal cells drawn from various surgical sites (for example, the proximal humeral head during rotator cuff repair, or the distal femur during ACL surgery) during arthroscopic or open orthopaedic surgery. The pluripotent cells obtained from the bone marrow aspirate can then be reimplanted during the same surgery to improve healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mary Beth McCarthy
  • High strength suture coated with RGD peptide
    Patent number: 8383188
    Abstract: A high strength surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics and tissue compliance formed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns, the suture being coated with arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) peptide. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mary Beth McCarthy
  • HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE COATED WITH COLLAGEN
    Publication number: 20120259360
    Abstract: A high strength surgical suture formed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns, the suture being coated with native or denatured collagen. The braided jacket surrounds a core formed of twisted yarns of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mary Beth McCarthy
  • HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE COATED WITH RGD PEPTIDE
    Publication number: 20110274824
    Abstract: A high strength surgical suture material with improved tie down characteristics and tissue compliance formed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns, the suture being coated with arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) peptide. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mary Beth McCarthy
  • CONCENTRATION OF STEM CELLS OBTAINED DURING ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERIES
    Publication number: 20090060884
    Abstract: Methods for isolating and concentrating bone marrow stromal cells drawn from various surgical sites (for example, the proximal humeral head during rotator cuff repair, or the distal femur during ACL surgery) during arthroscopic or open orthopaedic surgery. The pluripotent cells obtained from the bone marrow aspirate can then be reimplanted during the same surgery to improve healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mary Beth McCarthy
  • HIGH STRENGTH SUTURE COATED WITH RGD PEPTIDE
    Publication number: 20080051835
    Abstract: A high strength surgical material with improved tie down characteristics and tissue compliance formed of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns, the suture being coated with arginine-glycine-aspartate (RGD) peptide. The suture has exceptional strength, is ideally suited for most orthopedic procedures, and can be attached to a suture anchor or a curved needle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Augustus D. Mazzocca, Mary Beth McCarthy