Patents by Inventor Michael D. Kawaja

Michael D. Kawaja 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).

  • Method of grafting genetically modified cells to treat defects, disease or damage of the central nervous system
    Patent number: 5762926
    Abstract: Methods of genetically modifying donor cells by gene transfer for grafting into the central nervous system to treat defective, diseased or damaged cells are disclosed. The modified donor cells produce functional molecules that effect the recovery or improved function of cells in the CNS. Methods and vectors for carrying out gene transfer and grafting are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Fred H. Gage, Malcolm Schinstine, Jasodhara Ray, Theodore Friedmann, Michael D. Kawaja, Michael B. Rosenberg, Jon A. Wolff
  • Method of grafting genetically modified cells to treat defects, disease or damage of the central nervous system
    Patent number: 5650148
    Abstract: Methods of genetically modifying donor cells by gene transfer for grafting into the central nervous system to treat defective, diseased or damaged cells are disclosed. The modified donor cells produce functional molecules that effect the recovery or improved function of cells in the CNS. Methods and vectors for carrying out gene transfer and grafting are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Fred H. Gage, Theodore Friedmann, Michael B. Rosenberg, Jon A. Wolff, Malcolm Schinstine, Michael D. Kawaja, Jasodhara Ray