Patents by Inventor NAVID HAKIMI

NAVID HAKIMI 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).

  • Patent number: 11911582
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an instrument that enables the in situ formation of architected planar biomaterials and tissues by translating a printer head along a deposition surface such as a patient having burn injuries. In handheld embodiments of the instrument, cell-laden biopolymer solutions are perfused through a moving microfabricated printer head and deposited onto a stationary planar surface or a wound. The printer head may be translated via a drive mechanism. A soft deformable roller mitigates further damage to the injured area of skin as it rolls over it and a gimbal mechanism to which the printer head is attached is in contact with the injured tissue but is configured so that the printer head while in contact with tissue, does not exert undue pressure on the would area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignees: SUNNYBROOK RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
    Inventors: Richard Cheng, Gertraud Eylert, Sijin He, Jean-Michel Gariépy, Navid Hakimi, Marc G. Jeschke, Axel Guenther
  • Patent number: 11168295
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bioprinter that enables the in situ formation of architected planar biomaterials and tissues by translating a printer head along a deposition surface, such as skin wounds. In handheld configurations of of the instrument, cell-laden biopolymer solutions are perfused through a moving microfabricated printhead and deposited onto a stationary planar surface or a wound. The printer head may be translated via a drive mechanism. Different embodiments of the instrument are disclosed form vivo application in small animals, as well as for large animal and clinical application. A stationary embodiment of the instrument is well suited for the continuous formation and roll-to-roll processing of planar biomaterials and tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignees: THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, SUNNYBROOK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Navid Hakimi, Richard Yihsiu Cheng, Mohammad Hadi Sotoudehfar, Qing Ba, Saeid Amini-Nik, Marc G. Jeschke, Axel Guenther
  • Patent number: 10821349
    Abstract: The present invention is a training device that helps the players of cue sports to realize their mistakes and improve their skills. The device comprises of a laser module that can be placed onto the cue to emit a line laser on the cue ball, the target ball and the playing surface or ground as an aiming guide. The device comprises of a self-balancing system to automatically hold the laser on top of the cue for a proper beam. The device further comprises of a control board to program different duty cycles and coaching scenarios of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Navid Hakimi
  • Publication number: 20200040291
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bioprinter that enables the in situ formation of architected planar biomaterials and tissues by translating a printer head along a deposition surface, such as skin wounds. In handheld configurations of of the instrument, cell-laden biopolymer solutions are perfused through a moving microfabricated printhead and deposited onto a stationary planar surface or a wound. The printer head may be translated via a drive mechanism. Different embodiments of the instrument are disclosed form vivo application in small animals, as well as for large animal and clinical application. A stationary embodiment of the instrument is well suited for the continuous formation and roll-to-roll processing of planar biomaterials and tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Navid HAKIMI, Richard Yihsiu CHENG, Mohammad Hadi SOTOUDEHFAR, Qing BA, Saeid AMINI-NIK, Marc G. JESCHKE, Axel GUENTHER
  • Publication number: 20200023172
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an instrument that enables the in situ formation of architected planar biomaterials and tissues by translating a printer head along a deposition surface such as a patient having burn injuries. In handheld embodiments of the instrument, cell-laden biopolymer solutions are perfused through a moving microfabricated printer head and deposited onto a stationary planar surface or a wound. The printer head may be translated via a drive mechanism. A soft deformable roller mitigates further damage to the injured area of skin as it rolls over it and a gimbal mechanism to which the printer head is attached is in contact with the injured tissue but is configured so that the printer head while in contact with tissue, does not exert undue pressure on the would area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: RICHARD CHENG, GERTRAUD EYLERT, SIJIN HE, JEAN-MICHEL GARIÉPY, NAVID HAKIMI, MARC G. JESCHKE, AXEL GUENTHER