Patents by Inventor Nicholas Shamie

Nicholas Shamie 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).

  • Biological disk replacement, bone morphogenic protein (BMP) carriers, and anti-adhesion materials
    Patent number: 6416776
    Abstract: A BMP carrier is described for use with humans and animals. The carrier includes human hair and a block copolymer of ethylene glycol and propylene glycols that can be implanted into an intervertebral disc space with the polymer in liquid form and then changing into a solid viscoelastic state. The copolymer can be a carrier for BMP. The carrier also includes processed human hair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Shamie