Patents by Inventor Zhi-kang Xu

Zhi-kang Xu 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).

  • Electrospun Apatite/Polymer Nano-Composite Scaffolds
    Publication number: 20110140295
    Abstract: An artificial bone composite structure is provided. This structure includes a fibrous matrix that itself includes a plurality of fibers. Also, the structure includes a plurality of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. These particles are dispersed within the fibrous matrix. Also, the HA particles have controlled size and aspect ratios and are aligned along long axes of the fibers. In some instances, the fibers include poly-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
    Inventors: Mei Wei, Fei Peng, Zhi-kang Xu
  • Electrospun apatite/polymer nano-composite scaffolds
    Patent number: 7879093
    Abstract: An artificial bone composite structure is provided. This structure includes a fibrous matrix that itself includes a plurality of fibers. Also, the structure includes a plurality of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. These particles are dispersed within the fibrous matrix. Also, the HA particles have controlled size and aspect ratios and are aligned along long axes of the fibers. In some instances, the fibers include poly-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Mei Wei, Fei Peng, Zhi-kang Xu
  • Electrospun Apatite/Polymer Nano-Composite Scaffolds
    Publication number: 20080292839
    Abstract: An artificial bone composite structure is provided. This structure includes a fibrous matrix that itself includes a plurality of fibers. Also, the structure includes a plurality of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles. These particles are dispersed within the fibrous matrix. Also, the HA particles have controlled size and aspect ratios and are aligned along long axes of the fibers. In some instances, the fibers include poly-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Mei Wei, Fei Peng, Zhi-kang Xu