Patents by Inventor Sonya Shortkroff

Sonya Shortkroff 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).

  • Method for use of a double-structured tissue implant for treatment of tissue defects
    Patent number: 8070827
    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 stand alone secondary scaffold implant or unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans Peter Ingemar Claesson
  • Method For Improvement Of Differentiation Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using A Double-Structured Tissue Implant
    Publication number: 20090069903
    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: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Joseph Khoury, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Hans P.I. Claesson, Robert Lane Smith
  • Method For Use Of A Double-Structured Tissue Implant For Treatment Of Tissue Defects
    Publication number: 20090054984
    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: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: SONYA SHORTKROFF, LAURENCE J. B. TARRANT, ERIC J. ROOS, ROBERT LANE SMITH, HANS P. I. CLAESSON
  • Method for use of a double-structured tissue implant for treatment of tissue defects
    Publication number: 20090012628
    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 stand alone secondary scaffold implant or unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Sonya Shortkroff, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Eric J. Roos, Robert Lane Smith, Hans Peter Claesson
  • Double-structured tissue implant and a method for preparation and use thereof
    Publication number: 20090012627
    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: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Hans Peter Ingemar Claesson, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Robert Lane Smith, Sonya Shortkroff
  • Method for the treatment of joint diseases characterized by unwanted pannus
    Patent number: 6074352
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods for the treatment of joint diseases characterized by unwanted pannus, e.g., arthritis. The method involves the introduction of ultrasound energy into the inflamed cells or pannus of the joint to be treated resulting in destruction and/or modification of the pannus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Inventors: Kullervo Hynynen, Karoly Foldes, Ferenc A. Jolesz, Carl Winalski, Sonya Shortkroff