Patents by Inventor Michael P. FRANCIS

Michael P. FRANCIS 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).

  • Rotating Frame Apparatus And Biocompatible Scaffold Construct
    Publication number: 20220193303
    Abstract: A biocompatible scaffold construct includes a plurality of collagen fiber strands, a first portion of which have been coated by a first biocompatible solution and, optionally, a second portion of which have been coated by a second biocompatible solution different than the first biocompatible solution. The coatings may include cells. And the scaffold is constructed on rotating frame collectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael P. FRANCIS, Kyle CHRISTENSEN
  • MICROPOST ARRAY APPARATUS AND COMPOSITE BIOLOGICAL SCAFFOLD
    Publication number: 20220193302
    Abstract: A biocompatible scaffold construct may include a biocompatible hydrogel and at least one biomaterial microfiber strand wound to form a plurality of microfiber segments in proximity to one another and arranged in an organized configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Michael P. FRANCIS, Kyle CHRISTENSEN, Nicholas THAYER
  • BIOPOLYMER SCAFFOLD IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20220176017
    Abstract: Compositions and blends of biopolymers and bio-acceptable polymers are described, along with the use of benign solvent systems to prepare biocompatible scaffolds and surgically implantable devices for use in supporting and facilitating the repair of soft tissue injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: EMBODY INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. FRANCIS, Yas MAGHDOURI-WHITE, Hilary WRIGGERS, Nardos SORI, Stella PETROVA, Seth POLK, Nicholas THAYER
  • BIOPOLYMER SCAFFOLD IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20200376162
    Abstract: Compositions and blends of biopolymers and bio-acceptable polymers are described, along with the use of benign solvent systems to prepare biocompatible scaffolds and surgically implantable devices for use in supporting and facilitating the repair of soft tissue injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: EMBODY INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. FRANCIS, Yas MAGHDOURI-WHITE, Hilary WRIGGERS, Nardos SORI, Stella PETROVA, Seth POLK, Nicholas THAYER
  • BIOPOLYMER SCAFFOLD IMPLANTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20190134267
    Abstract: Compositions and blends of biopolymers and bio-acceptable polymers are described, along with the use of benign solvent systems to prepare biocompatible scaffolds and surgically implantable devices for use in supporting and facilitating the repair of soft tissue injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: EMBODY LLC
    Inventors: Michael P. FRANCIS, Yas MAGHDOURI-WHITE, Hilary WRIGGERS, Nardos SORI, Stella PETROVA, Seth POLK, Nicholas THAYER