Patents by Inventor Philip A. Persaud

Philip A. Persaud 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).

  • Artificial meniscus
    Patent number: 11147677
    Abstract: An artificial meniscus using a thermoplastic for the base material, which is reinforced with an inert material. In a preferred embodiment, the reinforcement is provided by Kevlar® fibers, and the matrix is made out of polycarbonate-urethane (PCU). In an alternate embodiment, the PCU can also be surrounded by a polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold that is infused with human growth proteins so that when the artificial meniscus is implanted, stem cells in the body are stimulated to ensure the meniscus is properly secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventor: Philip A. Persaud
  • ARTIFICIAL MENISCUS
    Publication number: 20170202672
    Abstract: An artificial meniscus using a thermoplastic for the base material, which is reinforced with an inert material. In a preferred embodiment, the reinforcement is provided by Kevlar® fibers, and the matrix is made out of polycarbonate-urethane (PCU). In an alternate embodiment, the PCU can also be surrounded by a polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold that is infused with human growth proteins so that when the artificial meniscus is implanted, stem cells in the body are stimulated to ensure the meniscus is properly secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Philip A. Persaud