Patents by Inventor Theresa Anne Hadlock

Theresa Anne Hadlock 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).

  • Multi-lumen polymeric guidance channel and method of manufacturing a polymeric prosthesis
    Patent number: 6214021
    Abstract: A guidance channel or conduit for promoting nerve regeneration includes a body constructed of a biocompatible polymeric material and having a first end for connection to a proximal stump of a severed nerve and a second end for connection to a distal stump of the severed nerve. The body includes a plurality of internal lumens extending between the first and second end to facilitate rejoining of the proximal and distal stumps of the severed nerve by providing increased surface area for Schwann cell adherence. A method for promoting nerve regeneration using a multi-lumen nerve guidance channel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Theresa Anne Hadlock, Cathryn Sundback
  • Multi-lumen polymeric guidance channel, method for promoting nerve regeneration, and method of manufacturing a multi-lumen nerve guidance channel
    Patent number: 5925053
    Abstract: A guidance channel or conduit for promoting nerve regeneration includes a body constructed of a biocompatible polymeric material and having a first end for connection to a proximal stump of a severed nerve and a second end for connection to a distal stump of the severed nerve. The body includes a plurality of internal lumens extending between the first and second end to facilitate rejoining of the proximal and distal stumps of the severed nerve by providing increased surface area for Schwann cell adherence. A method for promoting nerve regeneration using a multi-lumen nerve guidance channel is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Theresa Anne Hadlock, Cathryn Sundback