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Biomedical Engineering Faculty Patents

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Anuradha Godavarty, Ph.D.

USA Patents

“Handheld Devices For Wound Assessment Using Multi-Modal Imaging.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, K. Kaile. Information: Issue date October 18, 2022; Patent number 11471696.
“Cell Phone Based Tissue Oxygenation Measuring Device.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, K. Kaile. Information: Issue date October 11, 2022; Patent number 11464453.
“Near-Infrared (NIR) Optical Scanner.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: US Patent Publication No. 10674918; June 2022.
“Near-Infrared Optical Imaging System and Method for Hemodynamic Imaging, Pulse Monitoring, and Mapping Spatio-Temporal Features.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: Issue date May 17, 2022; Patent number 11330985.
“Integrated NIR and Visible Light Scanner for Co-registered Images of Tissues.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: US Patent Publication No. 10674916; June 2022.
“Near-Infrared Optical Imaging Systems and Methods. US Patent Publication.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: No. 11330985; May 2022.
“Near-Infrared (NIR) Optical Scanner.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: Issue date December 28, 2021; Patent number: 385294.
“Cellphone based tissue oxygenation measuring device.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, K. Kaile. Information: US Patent Publication No. 20200352515; December 2020.
“Integrated NIR and white light scanner for co-registered images of tissues.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: US Patent No. 10674916; June 2020.
“Near-Infrared (NIR) Optical Scanner.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, Y. Jung, J. Gonzalez, US Patent No. 10674918; June 2020.
“Near-infrared optical scope for hemodynamic imaging, pulse monitoring, and mapping spatio-temporal features.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, Y. Jung. Information: US Patent No. 10258242; April 2019.
“Near-Infrared Optical Imaging System and Method for Hemodynamic Imaging, Pulse Monitoring, and Mapping Spatio-Temporal Features.” Inventor: A. Godavarty. Information: Issue date April 16, 2019; Patent number 10258242.
“Hand-held optical probe based imaging system with 3D tracking facilities.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, S. Regalado. B. Jayachandran, B. Zhu. Information: US Patent No. 9709733; July 2017.
“Second generation hand-held optical imager.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, J. DeCerce. Information: Issue date April 25, 2017; Patent number 9635349.
“Hand-held optical probe based imaging system with 3D tracking facilities.” (Automated and real-time coregistration software) CIP – Continuation-in-Part. Inventors: A. Godavarty, S. Regalado. Information: US Patent No. 8712504; April 2014.
“Second generation hand-held optical imager.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, J. DeCerce. Information: US Patent No. 9636349; April 2014.

Global Patents

“Second generation hand-held optical imager.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, J. DeCerce, R. Roche. Information: EPO Patent No. EP 2579777 B1; July 2019.
“Second generation hand-held optical imager.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, J. DeCerce, R. Roche. Information: German National Patent No. 602011060912.2; November 2019.
“Near-infrared optical scope for hemodynamic imaging, pulse monitoring, and mapping spatio-temporal features.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, Y. Jung. Information: India Patent Application No. 201617026420; Filed August 2016.
“Near-infrared optical scope for hemodynamic imaging, pulse monitoring, and mapping spatio-temporal features.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, Y. Jung. Information: Europe Patent Application No. 15733318.8; Filed August 2016.
“Near-infrared optical scanner.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, Y. Jung, J. Gonzalez. Information: India Patent Application No. 6555/DELNP/2014; Filed August 2014.
“Near-infrared optical scanner.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, Y. Jung, J. Gonzalez. Information: EPO Patent Application No. 13733558.4; Filed August 2014.
“Gen-2 hand-held optical imager.” Inventors: A. Godavarty, J. DeCerce, R. Roche. Information: India Patent Application No. 78/DELNP/2013; Filed January 2013.

Joshua Hutcheson, Ph.D.

“Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor to Treat Vascular Calcification.” Inventors: J. Hutcheson, A. Bakhshiannik. Information: Issued March 28, 2023; Patent number 11612601.
“Methods and Devices for Processing Heart Sounds.” Inventors: J. Hutcheson, V. Dargam. Information: US 11272900; March 15, 2022.
“Materials and Methods for the Treatment of Vascular Calcification.” Inventor: J. Hutcheson. Information: US 11235033; February 1, 2022.

Anthony McGoron, Ph.D.

“Devices and Methods For Analysis of Biological Matter Using Plasmon Resonance.” Inventors: A. McGoron, C. Li, M. Mozneb. Information: Issued November 1, 2022; Patent number 11486825.
“On-chip SLISA (for Silver-Linked Immuno-Sensor Assay) for environmental-surveillance” Inventors: A. McGoron, V. Bhardwaj. Information: Issue date December 4, 2018; Patent number 10145845.
“On-chip assay for environmental surveillance.” Inventors: V. Bhardwaj, A. McGoron. Information: US 10145845.

Shuliang Jiao, Ph.D.

“Retinal Blood Vessel Oxymetry Using Retinal Auofluorescence.” Inventors: S. Jiao, C. Zhou. Information: US 10952655; March 23, 2021.
“Functional Imaging of Photoreceptors in the Retina by Rhodopsin Mapping.” Inventors: S. Jiao. Information: US 10485418; November 26, 2019.
“Quantitative Retinal Autofluoresense Mapping with Multimodal Imaging Technology.” Inventor: S. Jiao. Information: Issue date August 21, 2018; Patent number 10052019.
“A Device For Assisting Visually Impaired Patients.” Inventor: S. Jiao. Information: Issue date April 24, 2018; Patent number 9952434.
“Optical coherence photoacoustic microscopy (OC-PAM).” Inventors: S. Jiao, H. Zhang. Information: US 9442095 B2.
“Systems and methods for photoacoustic ophthalmoscopy.” Inventors: H. Zhang, S. Jiao. Information: U.S. Patent US 8016419 B2.
“Systems and methods for photoacoustic ophthalmoscopy.” Inventors: H. Zhang, S. Jiao. Information: U.S. Patent US 8025406 B2.
“Macula mapper using high-speed OCT.” Inventors: R. Knighton, S. Jiao, G. Gregori, and C. Puliafito. Information: US 7301644 B2.
“Method and apparatus for obtaining information from polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography.” Inventors: L. Wang, S. Jiao. Information: US 6961123 B1.

Ranu Jung, Ph.D.

“Systems and Methods for Delivering Focalized Neurostimulation.” Inventors: A. Pena Serrada, K. Horch, R. Jung. Information: Issue date October 23, 2022; Patent number 11478639.
“Systems and Methods for Providing Haptic Feedback When Interacting With Virtual Objects.” Inventors: R. Jung, A. Pena Serrada. Information: Issue date August 2, 2022; Patent number 11402904.
“System and Method for Controlled Pacing of Respiratory Muscles.” Inventors: R. Jung, R. Siu. Information: Issue date February 15, 2022; Patent number 11247051.
“Systems and Methods for Providing Haptic Feedback When Interacting With Virtual Objects.” Inventors: R. Jung, A. Pena Serrada. Information: Issue date December 14, 2021; Patent number 11199903.
“Directional-Specific Extraneural Recording Device.” Inventors: I. Black, J. Abbas, R. Jung. Information: US 10,660535 B2; May 26, 2020.
“A System and Method for Neuromorphic Controlled Adaptive Pacing of Respiratory Muscles and Nerves.” Inventor: R. Jung. Information: Issue date March 17, 2020; Patent number 10589098.
“System and Method for Neuromorphic Controlled Adaptive Pacing of Respiratory Muscles and Nerves.” Inventors: R. Jung. Information: Priority April 2, 2015; US 10589098 B2; March 17, 2020.
“Multi-lead Multi-electrode Management System.” Inventors: A. Thota, R. Jung, S. Kuntaegowdanahalli. Information: US 10384057 B2; August 20, 2019.
“Flanged Self-Closing Microchannel Array.” Inventors: I. Black, R. Jung. Information: Priority October 12, 2017; US 10286207 B2; May 14, 2019.
“System and Method for Neuromorphic Controlled Adaptive Pacing of Respiratory Muscles and Nerves.” Inventors: R. Jung. Information: Priority April 2, 2015; US 9872989 B2; January 23, 2018.
“System and Methods for Decoding Intended Motor Commands from Recorded Neural Signals for the Control of External devices or to Interact in Virtual Environments.” Inventors: M. Abdelghani, R. Jung, J. Abbas, K. Horch. Information: Priority May 3, 2013; US 9717440 B2; August 1, 2017.
“Low Noise Analog Electronic circuit Design for Recording Peripheral Nerve Activity.” Inventors: A. Zbrzeski, R. Jung. Information: Priority May 3, 2013; US 9662025 B2; May 30, 2017.
“Neural Interface Activity Simulator.” Inventors: M. Abdelghani, R. Jung, J. Abbas, K. Horch. Information: Priority Oct 16, 2012; US 9563740 B2; February 7, 2017.
“Modular Multi-channel Inline Connector System.” Inventors: S. Kuntaegowdanahalli, J. Abbas, R. Jung, K. Horch. Information: Priority Nov 7, 2012; US 9427565 B2; August 30, 2016.
“Multi-lead Multi-electrode Management System.” Inventors: A. Thota, R. Jung, S. Kuntaegowdanahalli. Information: Priority Nov 7, 2012; US 9409009 B2; August 9, 2016.
“Communication Interface for Sensory Stimulation.” Inventors: R. Jung, K. Horch, J. Abbas, S. Phillips, B. Bakkaloglu, S.J. Kim. Information: Priority April 21, 2009; US 9026224 B2; May 5, 2015.
“Neuromorphic Controlled Powered Orthotic and Prosthetic System.” Inventors: R. Jung, S.V. Jung, B. Srimattirumalaparle. Information: Filed November 10, 2008; US 8790282 B2; July 29, 2014.

Wei-Chiang Lin, Ph.D.

“System and method for differentiation of normal and malignant in vivo liver tissues.” Inventors: W.C. Lin, S. Toms, A. Mahadevan-Jansen, R. Chari. Information: US7979107B2.
“Tumor demarcation using optical spectroscopy.” Inventors: W.C. Lin, A. Mahadevan-Jansen, E. Jansen, S. Toms. Information: US6377841B1.
“Intraoperative Guidance System for Brain Tumor Surgery.” Inventors: W.C. Lin, Y. Song. Information: US10709334.
“Hybrid Spectroscopy Imaging System for Intraoperative Epileptic Cortex Detection.” Inventors: W.C. Lin, Y. Song. Information: US10580129.

Sharan Ramaswamy, Ph.D.

“Systems and Methods for Producing Injectable Enhanced Stem Cell Exosomes, Improved Exosomes and Methods of Use.” Inventors: S. Ramaswamy, M. Perez Nevarez, Y.M. Lin. Information: Issued September 5, 2023; Patent number 11746329.
“Systems and Methods for Decalcifying Cardiac Valves and Vessels.” Inventors: S. Ramaswamy, M. Pulugurtha. Information: Issued May 16, 2023; Patent number 11648414.
“Materials and Methods for Accelerating Cardiovascular Tissue Regeneration.” Inventors: S. Ramaswamy, B. Gonzalez, A. Herrera, A. Williams. Information: Issued Non-Provisional US patent; Patent number; 11376347; July 5, 2022.
“Flow-Stretch-Flexure Bioreactor.” Inventors: S. Ramaswamy, S. Boronyak, G. Engelmayr, D. Schmidt, M. El-Kurdi, M. Sacks. Information: US 8852923 B2; Priority date December 3, 2009.

Jessica Ramella-Roman, Ph.D.

“Optical Imaging for Preterm birth Assessment.” Inventor: J. Ramella-Roman. Information: U.S. Patent No. 10791983 B2; filed October 6, 2020.
“Lenslet Array for Retinal Oximetry.” Inventors: J. Ramella-Roman, M. Mirotznik, S. Matthews. Information: US 799773, B2.
“Optical Imaging For Preterm Birth Assessment” Inventor: J. Ramella-Roman. Information: Serial No. 15468763; filed March 24, 2017. Ref. No. IP 1615; U.S. Patent Application Docket No. FIU. 203.
“Systems and Methods for Visualizing Elastin and Collagen in Tissue.” Inventors: I. Sayatashev, J. Ramella-Roman, V. Nguyen Du Le. Information: US 11170199; November 9, 2021.
“Optical Imaging for Preterm Birth Assessment. Inventor: J. Ramella-Roman. Information: US 10791983; October 6, 2020.
“Optical imaging for preterm birth assessment.” Inventor: J. Ramella-Roman. Information: Patent number 10791983; Issued October 6, 2020.
“Materials and methods for detecting and monitoring edema and related conditions.” Inventors: S. Bhansali, K. Rincon, J. Ramella-Roman, S. Bhanja. Information: Patent number 10517533; Issue date December 31, 2019.
“Materials and methods for non-invasively measuring temperature distribution in the eye.” Inventors: J. Ramella-Roman, P. Lopez, H. Wertheim, Y. Bai. Information: Patent number 10349837; Issued July 16, 2019.
“Optical Imaging for Preterm Birth Assessment.” Inventor: J. Ramella-Roman. Information: Patent number: 10791983 B2; Issued October 6, 2020.
“Lenslet Array for Retinal Oximetry.” Inventor: J. Ramella-Roman, M. Mirotznik, S. Matthews. Information: Publication number US 799773 B2; Publication date: September 27, 2018.

Jorge Riera-Diaz, Ph.D.

“Electroencephalographic electrode unit for small animals and measurement system using  same.” Inventors: J. Riera, A. Sumiyoshi, R. Kawashima. Information: US No. 9078584 B2; 2015.
“System and Methods for the tomography of the primary electric current of the brain and the heart.” P. Valdés, J. Riera, J. Bosch, E. Aubert, T. Virue, F. Morales, N. Trujillo, M.E. Fuentes, J. Soler. Information: US No. 7092748 B2; 2002.
“Method and system for the three dimensional tomography of activity and connectivity of brain and heart electromagnetic waves generators.” Inventors: P. Valdés, J. Riera, J. Bosch, R. Biscay, S. González, R. Grave de Peralta, R. Pascual. Information: US No. 5307807; 1992.

Markondeyaraj Pulugurtha, Ph.D.

Nikolaos Tsoukias, Ph.D.

“Organometallic Fluorescent Sensors for Nitric Oxide Detection and Imaging.” Inventor: N. Tsoukias. Information: Issue date December 9, 2014; Patent number 8906694.
“An apparatus and method for the estimation of flow-independent parameters which characterize the relevant features of Nitric Oxide production and exchange in human lungs.” Inventor: N. Tsoukias. Information: March 2005; U.S. Patent 6,866,637.

Heidi Mansour, Ph.D.

“Topical Neurosteroid Formulations.” Inventors: H. Mansour, R. Diaz Brinton, K. Rodgers, Y.J. Kim. Information: Granted April 9, 2024; Patent CA3151334C, US Patent US20220226349A1 PCT/US2020/46905 (filed August 19, 2020, published February 25, 2021) patent invention #UA18-190.
“Advanced Engineered Formulations of Simvastatin and Carnitine Microparticle/Nanoparticle Formulations for Inhalation Drug Delivery for Respiratory and Pulmonary Vascular Diseases and Applications Therein.” Inventors: H. Mansour, S.M. Black, M.F. Acosta. Information: USPTO Granted February 20, 2024; Patent US11904054B2.
“Advanced Engineered Formulations of Rho/Rock Kinase Inhibitor (Fasudil) Microparticle/Nanoparticle Formulations for Inhalation Drug Delivery for Inhalation Drug Delivery For Respiratory and Pulmonary Vascular Diseases and Applications Therein.” Inventors: H. Mansour, S.M. Black, P. Muralidharan. Information: USPTO Granted January 23, 2024; Patent US11878023B2.
“Advanced Engineered Formulations of Rho/Rock Kinase Inhibitor (Fasudil) Microparticle/Nanoparticle Formulations for Inhalation Drug Delivery for Inhalation Drug Delivery For Respiratory and Pulmonary Vascular Diseases and Applications Therein.” Inventors: H. Mansour, S.M. Black, P. Muralidharan. Information: USPTO Granted January 23, 2024; Patent US11878023B2.
“Advanced Engineered Formulations of TMP/Ligustrazine and Microparticle/Nanoparticle Formulations for Inhalation Drug Delivery for Lung Vascular, Interstitial and Airway Diseases.” Inventors: H. Mansour, J. Yuan, J. Wang, A.I. Gomez, P. Muralidharan, Y. Gu. Information: USPTO Granted June 6, 2023; Patent US11667612B2.
“Fumaric Acid Esters, Inhalation Administration Methods, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Compositions.” Inventors: H. Mansour, L. Hecker, K. Kato, P. Muralidharan. Information: Filed in 2023; U.S. Patent Application No. WO2023158678A1 PCT/US2023/01311.
“Design and Development of Innovative Formulations of Resatorvid for Targeted Skin Drug Delivery and Applications Therein.” Inventors: H. Mansour, V.H. Ruiz, S. Dickinson, G. Wondrak, C. Curiel, S. Chow. Information: Published February 3, 2022; U.S. Patent WO2022026789A1 PCT/US2021/043829 (Filed in July 31, 2020), Patent invention #UA20-161.
“Synthesis and Characterization of Innovative Formulations of Suramin Hydrogels for Drug Delivery and Applications Therein.” Inventors: H. Mansour, R.G. Schnellmann, D. Encinas. Information: Published December 16, 2021; WO Patent WO2021252879A1 PCT/US2021/036980 (Filed June 11, 2020), Patent invention #UA20-108.
“Advanced Engineered Formulations of Suramin Microparticles and Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Applications Therein.” Inventors: H. Mansour, R.G. Schnellmann, M. Acosta. 39TU Information: USPTO Granted September 7, 2021; Patent US11110060B2.
“Stable Long-Term Infusable Formulations and Methods.” Inventors: H. Mansour, R. Shebuski, P. Muralidharan. Information: Published March 11, 2021; WO Patent WO2021046200A1 PCT/US2020/049173 (Filed September 3, 2020), Patent invention #UA19-252. (See articles on 39TUResearch OutreachU39T and 39TUSciTech EuropaU39T).
“Therapeutic Nanoparticles for Renal Disease.” Inventors: H. Mansour, R.G. Schnellmann, D. Encinas-Basurto, E. Vallorz. Information: U.S. Patent Application No. 63/172,941 (Filed in 2021) Patent invention # UA21-128.