Patents by Inventor Russell Hoon

Russell Hoon 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).

  • Microbial cellulose materials for use in transdermal drug delivery systems, method of manufacture and use
    Publication number: 20060240084
    Abstract: A method for transdermally delivering a biologically active agent to a subject in need thereof, comprising topically applying a composition comprising insoluble microbial cellulose, water, and a therapeutically effective amount of the biologically active agent, wherein the biologically active agent penetrates through the subject's stratum corneum at a substantially constant rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mink, Russell Hoon, Christopher Damien
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Publication number: 20050019380
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dressing comprised of microbial-derived cellulose for aesthetic application The dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates and is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds. Delivery of various medicaments using the dressing is possible. Positive clinical outcomes including reduced pain and discomfort, faster epithelialization, and healing were observed with use of the dressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Hoon, Gerry Ann Oster, Chris Damien, Jonas Wang, Gonzalo Serafica
  • Microbial-derived cellulose amorphous hydrogel wound dressing
    Publication number: 20040142019
    Abstract: A microbial-derived cellulose wound dressing is provided which is in the form of a hydrogel which can be used to treat chronic wounds and burns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Russell A. Hoon
  • Solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose for in vivo implantation
    Patent number: 6599518
    Abstract: A solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose material is described for use as an implantable material in general and plastic surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin Lentz, Kevin Koehler, Russell Hoon, Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino
  • Solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose for in vivo implantation
    Publication number: 20020107223
    Abstract: A solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose material is described for use as an implantable material in general and plastic surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin Lentz, Kevin Koehler, Russell Hoon, Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino