Patents by Inventor Nicholas J. Amoroso

Nicholas J. Amoroso 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).

  • Wet-Electrospun Biodegradable Scaffold and Uses Therefor
    Publication number: 20190046689
    Abstract: A cell growth matrix is provided that comprises a biodegradable elastomeric polymer electrodeposited concurrently with a sprayed or electrosprayed liquid that is a physiological solution or which comprises a mammalian blood product such as serum, plasma or platelet rich plasma. The matrix is useful as a cell-growth matrix and for repair of a tissue in a mammal, for instance by implantation in a mammal at a site in need of repair, such as in an abdominal wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Yi Hong, Nicholas J. Amoroso, Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Ryotaro Hashizume, William R. Wagner
  • Biohybrid composite scaffold
    Patent number: 10092676
    Abstract: A biohybrid scaffold is provided that is useful in clinical applications for abdominal wall reconstruction, pelvic floor repair, breast reconstruction, as well as other soft tissue repairs. Methods of making and using the biohybrid scaffold are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Amoroso, Stephen Francis Badylak, Yi Hong, Alexander Huber, Keisuke Takanari, William R. Wagner
  • Wet-electrospun biodegradable scaffold and uses therefor
    Patent number: 9901659
    Abstract: A cell growth matrix is provided that comprises a biodegradable elastomeric polymer electrodeposited concurrently with a sprayed or electrosprayed liquid that is a physiological solution or which comprises a mammalian blood product such as serum, plasma or platelet rich plasma. The matrix is useful as a cell-growth matrix and for repair of a tissue in a mammal, for instance by implantation in a mammal at a site in need of repair, such as in an abdominal wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Yi Hong, Nicholas J. Amoroso, Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Ryotaro Hashizume, William R. Wagner
  • Biohybrid Composite Scaffold
    Publication number: 20160325016
    Abstract: A biohybrid scaffold is provided that is useful in clinical applications for abdominal wall reconstruction, pelvic floor repair, breast reconstruction, as well as other soft tissue repairs. Methods of making and using the biohybrid scaffold are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Amoroso, Stephen Francis Badylak, Yi Hong, Alexander Huber, Keisuke Takanari, William R. Wagner
  • Biohybrid composite scaffold
    Patent number: 9421307
    Abstract: A biohybrid scaffold is provided that is useful in clinical applications for abdominal wall reconstruction, pelvic floor repair, breast reconstruction, as well as other soft tissue repairs. Methods of making and using the biohybrid scaffold are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Amoroso, Stephen F. Badylak, Yi Hong, Alexander Huber, Keisuke Takanari, William R. Wagner
  • WET-ELECTROSPUN BIODEGRADABLE SCAFFOLD AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140377213
    Abstract: A cell growth matrix is provided that comprises a biodegradable elastomeric polymer electrodeposited concurrently with a sprayed or electrosprayed liquid that is a physiological solution or which comprises a mammalian blood product such as serum, plasma or platelet rich plasma. The matrix is useful as a cell-growth matrix and for repair of a tissue in a mammal, for instance by implantation in a mammal at a site in need of repair, such as in an abdominal wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Yi Hong, Nicholas J. Amoroso, Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Ryotaro Hashizume, Michael Steven Sacks, William R. Wagner
  • BIOHYBRID COMPOSITE SCAFFOLD
    Publication number: 20130253663
    Abstract: A biohybrid scaffold is provided that is useful in clinical applications for abdominal wall reconstruction, pelvic floor repair, breast reconstruction, as well as other soft tissue repairs. Methods of making and using the biohybrid scaffold are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Amoroso, Stephen F. Badylak, Yi Hong, Alexander Huber, Keisuke Takanari, William R. Wagner