Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nichols

Michael D. Nichols 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).

  • Hydrogel microparticle formation in aqueous solvent for biomedical applications
    Patent number: 8557288
    Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates to microparticles comprising a cross-linked water-soluble polymer or cross-linked water-soluble polymers and a process for forming thereof. Further, the field of the disclosure relates to coatings and scaffolds comprising microparticles and the processes for forming thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Donald L. Elbert, Michael D. Nichols, Evan A. Scott
  • HYDROGEL MICROPARTICLE FORMATION IN AQUEOUS SOLVENT FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20100040688
    Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates to microparticles comprising a cross-linked water-soluble polymer or cross-linked water-soluble polymers and a process for forming thereof. Further, the field of the disclosure relates to coatings and scaffolds comprising microparticles and the processes for forming thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Donald L. Elbert, Michael D. Nichols, Evan A. Scott
  • Protective apparel comprising an energy impact absorbing polymeric material and method for shaping said material
    Patent number: 6485446
    Abstract: Protective body apparel, comprising, one or more foundation components adapted to be removably worn proximate one or more parts of said body; and one or more pads comprising, a polymeric material capable of absorbing impact energy, which comprises a plurality of microspheres and which is viscoelastic at room temperature, wherein one or more of said pads is carried by one or more of said foundation components; and method for shaping said polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: I-Tek, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore B. Brother, Roy M. Cowdrey, Michael D. Nichols
  • Heel locking, energy absorbing, support and cushioning device
    Patent number: 6234988
    Abstract: A heel locking, energy absorbing, support and cushioning device adapted to fit around at least a portion of a user's foot and ankle, comprising, a sleeve having one or more pockets at least partially fixed to the walls of the sleeve which are at least partially filled with a compressible, polymeric material, flowable at room temperature, capable of absorbing impact energy, and comprising a plurality of microspheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: I-Tek, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore B. Brother, Michael D. Nichols