Patents by Inventor Peter Supronowicz

Peter Supronowicz 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).

  • Silencing RNA molecules and their use in bone formation
    Publication number: 20080038308
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to siRNA molecules that down-regulate the expression of proteins that inhibit bone formation. In another aspect, the instant invention is directed to compositions and/or implants comprising in combination such siRNA molecules in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Miller, Peter Supronowicz, Jordan Katz
  • Electrically conducting nanocomposite materials for biomedical applications
    Publication number: 20030153965
    Abstract: Exposing osteoblasts on an electrically conducting nanocomposite, which may be an orthopaedic/dental implant, to electrical stimulation enhances osteoblast proliferation thereon. The electrically conducting nanoscale material includes an electrically conducting nanoscale material and a biocompatible polymer and/or a biocompatible ceramic; carbon nanotubes may be used as the electrically conducting nanoscale material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Peter Supronowicz, Rena Bizios, Pulickel Ajayan, Richard Siegel