Patents by Inventor Paul Rubery

Paul Rubery 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).

  • Light activated gene transduction for cell targeted gene delivery in the spinal column
    Publication number: 20050055072
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods and structures are provided for the treatment of functional spinal unit injuries through the use of light activated gene therapy to induce bone fusion through the introduction of a desired gene into a patient's spinal tissue. Methods and structures are also provided for the utilization of ultraviolet light activated gene therapy to repair/rebuild an injured intervertebral disc through the introduction of a desired gene into a patient's spinal tissue. An implant system including a light probe and an implant with which r-AAV is integrated is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Rubery, Edward Schwarz