Patents by Inventor Willson H. Burgess

Willson H. Burgess 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).

  • Patent number: 6559119
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for the preparation of a tissue sealant-treated biomaterial, wherein the tissue sealant used in the method comprises at least one composition which is selected from one or more antibodies, analgesics, anticoagulants, anti-inflammatory compounds, antimicrobial compositions, antiproliferatives, cytokines, cytotoxins, drugs, growth factors, interferons, hormones, lipids, demineralized bone or bone morphogenetic proteins, cartilage inducing factors, oligonucleotides polymers, polysaccharides, polypeptides, protease inhibitors, vasoconstrictors or vasodilators, vitamins, minerals, stabilizers and the like. Further provided are the biomaterial prepared therefrom, including vascular grafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignees: Loyola University of Chicago, The American National Red Cross
    Inventors: Willson H. Burgess, Howard P. Greisler, William N. Drohan, Thomas Maciag, Martin J. MacPhee