Patents by Inventor Rachel Schek

Rachel Schek 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).

  • Genipin cross-linked fibrin gels
    Patent number: 8968725
    Abstract: The invention provides a genipin cross-linked fibrin gel. The ratio of genipin to fibrin in the gel ranges from about 0.1:1 to about 10:1 (genipin:fibrin). The gel can be hydrogel. Also provided is method for repairing tissue defects by administering the gel to site of tissue defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventors: Rachel Schek, Arthur J. Michalek, James C. Iatridis
  • GENIPIN CROSS-LINKED FIBRIN GELS
    Publication number: 20120189584
    Abstract: The invention provides a genipin cross-linked fibrin gel. The ratio of genipin to fibrin in the gel ranges from about 0.1:1 to about 10:1 (genipin:fibrin). The gel can be hydrogel. Also provided is method for repairing tissue defects by administering the gel to site of tissue defect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventors: Rachel Schek, Arthur J. Michalek, James C. Iatridis