Patents by Inventor Matthew Ranaghan

Matthew Ranaghan 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: 8563026
    Abstract: Multilayer protein films are provided, which comprise native bacteriorhodopsin and/or specialized bacteriorhodopsin mutants as the photoactive element. Also provided are artificial subretinal and epiretinal implants carrying such bacteriorhodopsin films, as well as methods for making and using the same, for example, to treat retinal diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Robert R. Birge, Megan Nollenberger, Matthew Ranaghan, Daniel J. Sandberg, Nicole Wagner
  • Publication number: 20100226957
    Abstract: Multilayer protein films are provided, which comprise native bacteriorhodopsin and/or specialized bacteriorhodopsin mutants as the photoactive element. Also provided are artificial subretinal and epiretinal implants carrying such bacteriorhodopsin films, as well as methods for making and using the same, for example, to treat retinal diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    Inventors: Robert R. Birge, Megan Nollenberger, Matthew Ranaghan, Daniel J. Sandberg, Nicole Wagner