Patents by Inventor Nicholas E. Simpson

Nicholas E. Simpson 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).

  • Compositions for encapsulating biomaterials and uses related thereto
    Patent number: 9901548
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions and methods for encapsulating biomaterials such as cells to prevent immune responses. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to capsules comprising a cell or cells gelled in alginate coated with a layer that prevents migration of immune molecules to the cell surface and an outer capsule layer comprising non-immunogenic material optionally containing immunosuppressive agents. In certain embodiments, the cells are capable of generating insulin that emanates from the capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Collin J. Weber, Susan A. Safley, Kereen S. Gordon, Nicholas E. Simpson
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR ENCAPSULATING BIOMATERIALS AND USES RELATED THERETO
    Publication number: 20140105974
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions and methods for encapsulating biomaterials such as cells to prevent immune responses. In certain embodiments the disclosure relates to capsules comprising a cell or cells gelled in alginate coated with a layer that prevents migration of immune molecules to the cell surface and an outer capsule layer comprising non-immunogenic material optionally containing immunosuppressive agents. In certain embodiments, the cells are capable of generating insulin that emanates from the capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Collin J. Weber, Susan A. Safley, Kereen S. Gordon, Nicholas E. Simpson