Patents by Inventor Robert A. Lane

Robert A. Lane 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).

  • Publication number: 20200224155
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20200093962
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in situ and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatized, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicants: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION, TAKAGI INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 10562650
    Abstract: A spacecraft. The spacecraft includes a rocket engine; a first stage connected to the rocket engine; and a payload stage connected to the first stage. The spacecraft also includes a payload structure inside the payload stage between a first compartment of the payload stage and a second compartment of the payload stage. The payload structure may be a single shell that has a corrugated shape such that an inside surface and an outside surface of the payload structure vary in shape to form the corrugations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Richard Forrest Ewing, Robert Lane
  • Publication number: 20190321451
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems (i.e. constructs) for repairing cartilage and methods for preparing the same that introduce a bioactive agent into a culture medium, suspension, scaffold, solution incorporated into the pores of the scaffold, or combinations thereof. The introduction of a bioactive agent promotes production of neo-cartilage (i.e. immature hyaline cartilage) in the system, both ex-vivo and in-vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Sonya Shortkroff, Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 10385605
    Abstract: The round baler includes a frame and a tailgate pivotally mounted to the frame via a tailgate pivot axis. The tailgate is movable along a path of travel range between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, a bale can be discharged from the baler and, when in the closed position, a bale is prevented from being discharged from the baler. The baler also includes a sensor that has a sensor axis. This sensor is mounted to the baler with the sensor axis approximately coaxial with the tailgate pivot axis. An operating portion of the sensor is operatively directly movable with the tailgate. The sensor has a mechanical rotary range that is at least the travel range of the tailgate; and an electrical sensing range. The electrical sensing range is less than both the mechanical rotary range and the travel range of the tailgate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Jacob Limke, Willem Jacobus Reijersen van Buuren, Ty Hartwick, Philip Robert Lane, Kent Thoreson
  • Publication number: 20190016483
    Abstract: A spacecraft. The spacecraft includes a rocket engine; a first stage connected to the rocket engine; and a payload stage connected to the first stage. The spacecraft also includes a payload structure inside the payload stage between a first compartment of the payload stage and a second compartment of the payload stage. The payload structure may be a single shell that has a corrugated shape such that an inside surface and an outside surface of the payload structure vary in shape to form the corrugations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Forrest Ewing, Robert Lane
  • Publication number: 20180256309
    Abstract: A method for use of a double-structured tissue implant or a secondary scaffold stand-alone implant for treatment of tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A method of use of a stand-alone secondary scaffold implant or unit for treatment of tissue defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 9993326
    Abstract: A method for use of a double-structured tissue implant or a secondary scaffold stand alone implant for treatment of tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A method of use of a stand alone secondary scaffold implant or unit for treatment of tissue defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans P. I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20180135345
    Abstract: The round baler includes a frame and a tailgate pivotally mounted to the frame via a tailgate pivot axis. The tailgate is movable along a path of travel range between an open position and a closed position. When in the open position, a bale can be discharged from the baler and, when in the closed position, a bale is prevented from being discharged from the baler. The baler also includes a sensor that has a sensor axis. This sensor is mounted to the baler with the sensor axis approximately coaxial with the tailgate pivot axis. An operating portion of the sensor is operatively directly movable with the tailgate. The sensor has a mechanical rotary range that is at least the travel range of the tailgate; and an electrical sensing range. The electrical sensing range is less than both the mechanical rotary range and the travel range of the tailgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Limke, Willem Jacobus Reijersen van Buuren, Ty Hartwick, Philip Robert Lane, Kent Thoreson
  • Publication number: 20170312391
    Abstract: A double-structured tissue implant and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A stand alone secondary scaffold implant or unit. A process for preparation of the double-structured implant or the stand alone secondary scaffold comprising lyophilization and dehydrothermal treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Hans Peter Ingemar Claesson, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Robert Lane Smith, Sonya Shortkroff
  • Publication number: 20170298320
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 9687590
    Abstract: A double-structured tissue implant and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold comprised of collagen and a secondary scaffold comprising a soluble collagen solution in combination with a surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A process for preparation of the double-structured implant or the stand alone secondary scaffold comprising lyophilization and dehydrothermal treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Hans Peter Ingemar Claesson, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Robert Lane Smith, Sonya Shortkroff
  • Patent number: 9589405
    Abstract: This application provides an electronic wallet or passport case for controlling the opening, unlocking and locking of enclosures such as luggage, briefcases, lockers, cases, cabinets, vehicles, buildings, homes and with indirect operational control by the means of a smartphone, tablet or any personal computing device. More particularly, a Smartphone Controlled Biometric and Bluetooth Enabled Locking Smart Wallet System is provided. The Smartphone Controlled Biometric and Bluetooth Enabled Locking Smart Wallet System includes a biometric based finger print authentication module, and a Bluetooth communications enabled module, to prevent a non-owner or unauthorized user from accessing the device, along with mobile applications to control the Smart Wallet System using a smartphone. The smart wallet equipped unit may be replaced by any locking case such as a briefcase or luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: iWallet Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Cabouli, Robert J. Mos, Clay von Mueller, Robert A. Lane, Marco A. Schilling, Paul E. Catinella
  • Publication number: 20160331507
    Abstract: A double-structured tissue implant (DSTI) and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant for differentiation, growth and transformation of cells, stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells and bone marrow stem cells. DSTI comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Joseph Khoury, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Hans P.I. Claesson, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20160317713
    Abstract: A double-structured tissue implant and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold. A stand alone secondary scaffold implant or unit. A process for preparation of the double-structured implant or the stand alone secondary scaffold comprising lyophilization and dehydrothermal treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Hans Peter Ingemar Claesson, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Robert Lane Smith, Sonya Shortkroff
  • Patent number: 9421304
    Abstract: A double-structured tissue implant (DSTI) and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant for differentiation, growth and transformation of cells, stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells and bone marrow stem cells. DSTI comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Joseph Khoury, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Hans P. I. Claesson, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20160234225
    Abstract: The invention broadly comprises a system and method for a secure web-based digital storage means comprising multiple user selectable security levels, each security level requiring a unique authentication means for access, said storage means providing for the highly secure storage of digital information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Lane
  • Publication number: 20160206787
    Abstract: A double-structured tissue implant (DSTI) and a method for preparation and use thereof for implantation into tissue defects. The double-structured tissue implant for differentiation, growth and transformation of cells, stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells and bone marrow stem cells. DSTI comprising a primary scaffold and a secondary scaffold consisting of a soluble collagen solution in combination with a non-ionic surfactant generated and positioned within the primary scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Joseph Khoury, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Hans P.I. Claesson, Robert Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 9393195
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in situ and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatized, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20160098878
    Abstract: This application provides an electronic wallet or passport case for controlling the opening, unlocking and locking of enclosures such as luggage, briefcases, lockers, cases, cabinets, vehicles, buildings, homes and with indirect operational control by the means of a smartphone, tablet or any personal computing device. More particularly, a Smartphone Controlled Biometric and Bluetooth Enabled Locking Smart Wallet System is provided. The Smartphone Controlled Biometric and Bluetooth Enabled Locking Smart Wallet System includes a biometric based finger print authentication module, and a Bluetooth communications enabled module, to prevent a non-owner or unauthorized user from accessing the device, along with mobile applications to control the Smart Wallet System using a smartphone. The smart wallet equipped unit may be replaced by any locking case such as a briefcase or luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: iWallet Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Cabouli, Robert J. Mos, Clay von Mueller, Robert A. Lane, Marco A. Schilling, Paul E. Catinella