Patents by Inventor Scott Sells

Scott Sells 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: 20210100932
    Abstract: Disclosed are electrospun scaffolds and methods of making electrospun fibers and electrospun fiber scaffolds. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to electrospun fibrous scaffolds of decellularized muscle tissue and methods of making fibers and fiber scaffolds by electrospinning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Koyal Garg, Scott A. Sell, Krishna Patel, Hady Elmashhady, Emily Kalaf
  • Patent number: 10093008
    Abstract: An adapter for a ball stud separator tool may include a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body may include a threaded end and a mating end oppositely facing the threaded end. A plurality of adapter threads may be recessed into the cylindrical body proximate the threaded end and may be configured to threadably receive a plurality of ball stud threads of a ball stud. A flared cylindrical wall may be recessed into the cylindrical body proximate the mating end. The flared cylindrical wall may terminate at a curved seat disposed in the cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Derus, Scott Sells, Chad Thompson, Brian Todd Potter, Karl F. Reith
  • Publication number: 20180250439
    Abstract: Tissue engineering structures with biologically favorable structural and chemical properties are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to tissue engineered structures having a cryogel scaffold and honey. The tissue engineered structures having a cryogel scaffold and honey can further include at least one biomolecule. The tissue engineered structures can be used to promote cellular chemotaxis, enhance cell proliferation, enhance extracellular matrix production, increase angiogenesis, and provide antimicrobial activity. The nature of the tissue engineered structures provides a template for cellular infiltration and guide tissue regeneration. The tissue engineered structures can be used in the treatment of dermal wounds (burns, chronic wounds, etc.) or as a tissue engineering scaffold in a wide range of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Scott A. Sell, Katherine R. Hixon, Era Jain, Parin Kadakia
  • Publication number: 20180243475
    Abstract: Disclosed are silk fibroin cryogels and methods for preparing silk fibroin cryogels. The silk fibroin cryogels can be used to promote cellular chemotaxis, enhance cell proliferation, enhance extracellular matrix production, promote calcified matrix production, and increase angiogenesis. The silk fibroin cryogels can further be used in the treatment of dermal wounds (burns, chronic wounds, etc.), bone tissue engineering and oral and maxillofacial repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Scott A. Sell, Katherine R. Hixon, Era Jain, Parin Kadakia
  • Publication number: 20180133874
    Abstract: An adapter for a ball stud separator tool may include a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body may include a threaded end and a mating end oppositely facing the threaded end. A plurality of adapter threads may be recessed into the cylindrical body proximate the threaded end and may be configured to threadably receive a plurality of ball stud threads of a ball stud. A flared cylindrical wall may be recessed into the cylindrical body proximate the mating end. The flared cylindrical wall may terminate at a curved seat disposed in the cylindrical body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Derus, Scott Sells, Chad Thompson, Brian Todd Potter, Karl F. Reith
  • Patent number: 9968558
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes for making hydrogel microspheres. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to processes for making hydrogel microspheres by electrospraying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Scott Sell, Era Jain, Silviya Zustiak, Kayla May Scott, Saahil Sheth
  • Publication number: 20160271064
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes for making hydrogel microspheres. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to processes for making hydrogel microspheres by electrospraying and a controlled, timed gelation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Sell, Era Jain, Silviya Zustiak, Kayla May Scott, Saahil Sheth
  • Patent number: 9425648
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems are described for a solar powered charger that is configured for charging a mobile device using solar panels or solar technology. The solar powered charger conditions the solar power into a form that is suitable for charging a mobile device. The charger controls the charging, may provide useful user feedback, and may provide for device selection. The charger may also comprise a storage bank and a way to control it, such that, power may be stored up for later use when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: StrongVolt, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Scott Sells
  • Patent number: 9419472
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems are described for a solar powered charger that is configured for charging a mobile device using solar panels or solar technology. The solar powered charger conditions the solar power into a form that is suitable for charging a mobile device. The charger controls the charging, may provide useful user feedback, and may provide for device selection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: StrongVolt, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Scott Sells, Adam Judah Weiler
  • Publication number: 20150130397
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems are described for a solar powered charger that is configured for charging a mobile device using solar panels or solar technology. The solar powered charger conditions the solar power into a form that is suitable for charging a mobile device. The charger controls the charging, may provide useful user feedback, and may provide for device selection. The charger may also comprise a storage bank and a way to control it, such that, power may be stored up for later use when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ian Scott Sells
  • Publication number: 20150130396
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems are described for a solar powered charger that is configured for charging a mobile device using solar panels or solar technology. The solar powered charger conditions the solar power into a form that is suitable for charging a mobile device. The charger controls the charging, may provide useful user feedback, and may provide for device selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Ian Scott Sells, Adam Judah Weiler
  • Publication number: 20130177623
    Abstract: Activated platelet-rich plasma (aPRP) is electrospun into fibrous matrices which are used to deliver components of aPRP to a site of action in a sustained manner. The electrospun matrices are used, for example, for tissue engineering applications and for the treatment of wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Gary L. Bowlin, Patricia S. Wolfe, Scott A. Sell