Patents by Inventor Michael John Cima

Michael John Cima 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).

  • pH-sensitive polymeric compositions, kits, and methods
    Patent number: 10696769
    Abstract: Provided herein are polymeric compositions having a relaxation time that is a function of pH. The polymeric compositions can include an anionic monomer, a cationic monomer, and a crosslinker. The crosslinker may comprise at least one of a diacrylate crosslinker and a dimethacrylate crosslinker. Also provided herein are methods of pH sensing, and methods of forming a polymeric composition. Kits of parts also are provided that include a polymeric composition. The polymeric compositions may be used to determine the pH of one or more biological tissues and/or liquids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Gregory James Ekchian, Michael John Cima
  • pH-Sensitive Polymeric Compositions, Kits, and Methods
    Publication number: 20170152334
    Abstract: Provided herein are polymeric compositions having a relaxation time that is a function of pH. The polymeric compositions can include an anionic monomer, a cationic monomer, and a crosslinker. The crosslinker may comprise at least one of a diacrylate crosslinker and a dimethacrylate crosslinker. Also provided herein are methods of pH sensing, and methods of forming a polymeric composition. Kits of parts also are provided that include a polymeric composition. The polymeric compositions may be used to determine the pH of one or more biological tissues and/or liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory James Ekchian, Michael John Cima