Patents by Inventor Mora Carolynne Melican

Mora Carolynne Melican 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).

  • Publication number: 20220355541
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of simultaneously manufacturing two or more hydrogel constructs (e.g., tubular hydrogel constructs). In some embodiments, the method comprises one or more of the following steps: providing a vat comprising a bio-ink composition containing one or more monomers and/or one or more polymers; applying electromagnetic radiation from an electromagnetic radiation source to cure a layer of the hydrogel constructs (e.g., tubular hydrogel constructs); and applying electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source one or more additional times to produce one or more additional layers of the hydrogel constructs (e.g., tubular hydrogel constructs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Lung Biotechnology PBC
    Inventors: Mora Carolynne Melican, Lara Murcin, Richmon Lin, Derek Morris, Barbara Nsiah, Lius Alvarez, Mohammadali Safavieh
  • Publication number: 20220354954
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides reinforced hydrogel structures, methods of reinforcing hydrogel structures, and methods of treating ischemic disorders using the reinforced hydrogel structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Lung Biotechnology PBC
    Inventors: Mora Carolynne Melican, Lara Murcin, Barbara Nsiah, Richmon Lin, Derek Morris, Lina Trigg, Luis Alvarez, Mohammadali Safavieh, Masoud Modaresifar, Kalyan Vydiam
  • Patent number: 8895045
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, consists of a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a lyophilizing solvent. The reinforcement may be annealed and/or coated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Iksoo Chun, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 8691259
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant or “scaffold” device is used to repair tissue injuries, particularly injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Such implants are especially useful in methods that involve surgical procedures to repair injuries to ligament, tendon, and nerve tissue in the hand and foot. The repair procedures may be conducted with implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Steven M. Bowman, Izi Bruker, Alireza Rezania, Mora Carolynne Melican, Francois Binette, Julia Hwang
  • Patent number: 8637066
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Francois Binnette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20130123937
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, consists of a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a lyophilizing solvent. The reinforcement may be annealed and/or coated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Iksoo Chun, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 8197837
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, consists of a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a lyophilizing solvent. The reinforcement may be annealed and/or coated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Iksoo Chun, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20110117171
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for promoting bone growth. An implantable bone graft material is provided comprising a resorbable ceramic and a resorbable polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a covalently attached stem cell binding peptide. The implantable bone graft materials are useful for promoting bone growth in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: AFFINERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Mora Carolynne Melican, Isaac Gilliam Sanford, Jonathan Allen Hodges, Shrikumar Ambujakshan Nair, Martyn Kerry Darby
  • Publication number: 20110117165
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for promoting bone growth. An implantable bone graft material is provided comprising a resorbable ceramic and a resorbable polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a covalently attached BMP binding peptide. In addition, an implantable bone graft material is provided consisting essentially of a resorbable ?-TCP and a resorbable polymer, wherein the ?-TCP has a total porosity of about 50% or greater and wherein the ?-TCP has a particle size ranging from about 100 micron to about 300 micron. The implantable bone graft materials are useful for promoting bone growth in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: AFFINERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Mora Carolynne Melican, Paul Theodore Hamilton, Jonathan Allen Hodges, Shrikumar Ambujakshan Nair, Yuchen Chen
  • Publication number: 20110117166
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for promoting bone growth. An implantable bone graft material is provided comprising a resorbable ceramic and a resorbable polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a covalently attached BMP binding peptide. In addition, an implantable bone graft material is provided consisting essentially of a resorbable ?-TCP and a resorbable polymer, wherein the ?-TCP has a total porosity of about 50% or greater and wherein the ?-TCP has a particle size ranging from about 100 micron to about 300 micron. The implantable bone graft materials are useful for promoting bone growth in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: AFFINERGY, INC.
    Inventor: Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20110009963
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Binnette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 7824701
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Binette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 7799089
    Abstract: Bioprosthetic devices for soft tissue attachment, reinforcement, or construction are provided. The devices comprise a sheet of naturally occurring extracellular matrix and a sheet of synthetic mesh coupled to the naturally occurring extracellular matrix portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Lynn Plouhar, Prasanna Malaviya, Joe W. Ferguson, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20080241213
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, and is made from a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a common solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Iksoo Chun, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Julia Hwang, Francois Binette, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 7368124
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant is disclosed. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, and is made from a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a common solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Iksoo Chun, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Julia Hwang, Francois Binette, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 6884428
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant or “scaffold” device is used to repair tissue injuries, particularly injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Such implants are especially useful in methods that involve surgical procedures to repair injuries to ligament, tendon, and nerve tissue in the hand and foot. The repair procedures may be conducted with implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Binette, Steven M. Bowman, Izi Bruker, Julia Hwang, Mora Carolynne Melican, Alireza Rezania
  • Publication number: 20040175408
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant. The tissue implant may be bioabsorbable, and is made from a biocompatible polymeric foam. The tissue implant also includes a biocompatible reinforcement member. The polymeric foam and the reinforcement member are soluble in a common solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Iksoo Chun, Dennis D. Jamiolkowski, Kelly R. Brown, Julia Hwang, Francois Binette, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20040078077
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Francois Binette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20030193104
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue implant, as well as methods for making and using such an implant, is provided. Preferably, the tissue implant is bioabsorbable. The tissue implant comprises one or more layers of a bioabsorbable polymeric foam having pores with an open cell structure. The tissue implant also includes a reinforcement component which contributes both to the mechanical and the handling properties of the implant. Preferably, the reinforcement component of the instant invention is bioabsorbable as well. The tissue implant of the present invention can be used in connection with the surgical repair of soft tissue injury, such as injury to the pelvic floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Mora Carolynne Melican, Yufu Li, Kelly R. Brown, Iksoo Chun, John McAllen, Alireza Rezania, Angelo G. Scopelianos, Murty N. Vyakarnam
  • Publication number: 20030147935
    Abstract: A biocompatible tissue repair stimulating implant or “scaffold” device is used to repair tissue injuries, particularly injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Such implants are especially useful in methods that involve surgical procedures to repair injuries to ligament, tendon, and nerve tissue in the hand and foot. The repair procedures may be conducted with implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: ETHICON, INC.
    Inventors: Francois Binette, Steven M. Bowman, Izi Bruker, Julia Hwang, Mora Carolynne Melican, Alireza Rezania