Patents by Inventor Ruiling Xu

Ruiling Xu 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).

  • Material and methods for the growth of hematopoietic stem cells
    Patent number: 7790458
    Abstract: The invention provides populations of expanded CD34-expressing cells and methods of use. Particular embodiments provide for defined culture media useful for growing these cells, and grafts comprising these cells. The invention finds use in methods for reconstituting, repairing, and regenerating tissue damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ruiling Xu, Andrea Liebmann-Vinson, Keith DeLuca, Mohammad Heidaran
  • Stem cell populations and methods of use
    Publication number: 20050272152
    Abstract: The invention provides populations of expanded CD34-expressing cells and methods of use. Particular embodiments provide for defined culture media useful for growing these cells, and grafts comprising these cells. The invention finds use in methods for reconstituting, repairing, and regenerating tissue damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ruiling Xu, Andrea Liebmann-Vinson, Keith Deluca
  • Cell culture environments for the serum-free expansion of mesenchymal stem cells
    Publication number: 20050265980
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for promoting mesenchymal stem cell expansion while maintaining a pluripotent phenotype are disclosed. Serum-free cell culture systems and kits and methods of use for mesenchymal stem cell expansion are provided. Methods also comprise the use of the expanded mesenchymal stem cells to treat various disorders or diseases, particularly those of the cardiovascular system, bone, or cartilage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Chang Chen, Andrea Liebmann-Vinson, Ruiling Xu, Jonathan Rowley, Perry Haaland, Bryce Chaney, Matthew Mitchell
  • Cell adhesion resisting surfaces
    Publication number: 20050153429
    Abstract: A coated surface that resists cell adhesion comprises hyaluronic acid directly bound to a plasma-treated polymer surface. A process for producing the coated surface is disclosed as are further modifications of the hyaluronic acid by attaching ligand-binding polypeptides (antibodies or antibody binding proteins).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Andrea Liebmann-Vinson, Richard Clarke, Ruiling Xu, Mohammad Heidaran
  • Cell adhesion resisting surfaces
    Publication number: 20040062882
    Abstract: A coated surface that resists cell adhesion comprisesg hyaluronic acid directly bound to a plasma-treated polymer surface. A process for producing the coated surface is disclosed as are further modifications of the hyaluronic acid by attaching ligand-binding polypeptides (antibodies or antibody binding proteins).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Andrea Liebmann-Vinson, Richard P. Clarke, Ruiling Xu, Mohammad A. Heidaran