Patents by Inventor Zuwei Ma

Zuwei Ma 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).

  • MULTIPLEXING IN PARTITIONS USING PRIMER PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20180363050
    Abstract: Described herein are microparticles each comprising a plurality of bound biological molecules. Further described herein is a plurality of microdroplets each comprising one or more primer vehicles. Methods of making and using these microdroplets are also reported. An exemplary microparticle is of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Hutchison, Darren R. Link, Zuwei Ma, Qun Zhong, Aisling Steele
  • Thermoresponsive, biodegradable, elastomeric material and uses therefor
    Patent number: 9408855
    Abstract: Provided are novel biocompatible copolymers and compositions comprising the copolymers. The copolymers are non-toxic and typically have an LCST below 37° C. Compositions comprising the copolymers can be used for wound treatment, as a cellular growth matrix or niche and for injection into cardiac tissue to repair and mechanically support damaged tissue. The copolymers comprise numerous ester linkages so that the copolymers are erodeable in situ. Degradation products of the copolymers are soluble and non-toxic. The copolymers can be amine-reactive so that they can conjugate with proteins, such as collagen. Active ingredients, such as drugs, can be incorporated into compositions comprising the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Jianjun Guan, Zuwei Ma, William R. Wagner
  • Thermoresponsive, Biodegradable, Elastomeric Material and Uses Therefor
    Publication number: 20140213517
    Abstract: Provided are novel biocompatible copolymers and compositions comprising the copolymers. The copolymers are non-toxic and typically have an LCST below 37° C. Compositions comprising the copolymers can be used for wound treatment, as a cellular growth matrix or niche and for injection into cardiac tissue to repair and mechanically support damaged tissue. The copolymers comprise numerous ester linkages so that the copolymers are erodeable in situ. Degradation products of the copolymers are soluble and non-toxic. The copolymers can be amine-reactive so that they can conjugate with proteins, such as collagen. Active ingredients, such as drugs, can be incorporated into compositions comprising the copolymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Jianjun Guan, Zuwei Ma, William R. Wagner
  • Thermoresponsive, biodegradable, elastomeric material and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8673295
    Abstract: Provided are novel biocompatible copolymers and compositions comprising the copolymers. The copolymers are non-toxic and typically have an LCST below 37° C. Compositions comprising the copolymers can be used for wound treatment, as a cellular growth matrix or niche and for injection into cardiac tissue to repair and mechanically support damaged tissue. The copolymers comprise numerous ester linkages so that the copolymers are erodeable in situ. Degradation products of the copolymers are soluble and non-toxic. The copolymers can be amine-reactive so that they can conjugate with proteins, such as collagen. Active ingredients, such as drugs, can be incorporated into compositions comprising the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Zuwei Ma, Jianjun Guan, William R. Wagner
  • THERMORESPONSIVE, BIODEGRADABLE, ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20120156176
    Abstract: Provided are novel biocompatible copolymers and compositions comprising the copolymers. The copolymers are non-toxic and typically have an LCST below 37° C. Compositions comprising the copolymers can be used for wound treatment, as a cellular growth matrix or niche and for injection into cardiac tissue to repair and mechanically support damaged tissue. The copolymers comprise numerous ester linkages so that the copolymers are erodeable in situ. Degradation products of the copolymers are soluble and non-toxic. The copolymers can be amine-reactive so that they can conjugate with proteins, such as collagen. Active ingredients, such as drugs, can be incorporated into compositions comprising the copolymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh-Of the Commonwealth Syste
    Inventors: Kazuro Lee Fujimoto, Zuwei Ma, Jianjun Guan, William R. Wagner