Patents by Inventor Sean M. Devlin

Sean M. Devlin 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).

  • Mechanochemical Processing of Thermoplastic Nanocomposites for Regenerative Orthopedic Surgery
    Publication number: 20180282167
    Abstract: Described herein are improved surgical fixation devices and methods of making the same. The methods comprise mechanochemical processing and vacuum annealing of biocompatible polymer-nanomaterial mixtures to form composites exhibiting superior mechanical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Sean M. Devlin, Peter I. Lelkes
  • Biomimetic Scaffold for Regenerative Dentistry
    Publication number: 20170203009
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomimetic scaffolds, methods for making the same, and methods for using the same. The scaffolds comprise a plurality of graded or tapered microchannels that provide spatial control for cell penetration. The scaffolds are useful for regenerating missing interface tissue between two adjacent tissues, or regeneration and integration of two adjacent tissues directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Temple University-Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Maobin Yang, Peter I. Lelkes, Riddhi A. Gangolli, Jonathan A. Gerstenhaber, Sean M. Devlin