Marine Polymer Technologies, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160030465 | TREATMENT OF DISEASE WITH POLY-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE NANOFIBERS - Described herein are compositions comprising shortened fibers of poly-N-acetylglucosamine and/or a derivative thereof (“sNAG nanofibers”) and the use of such compositions in the treatment of various diseases, in particular, diseases associated with decreased tensile strength of tissue, decreased elasticity of tissue, increased collagen content or abnormal collagen content in tissue, abnormal alignment of collagen in tissue, and/or increased myofibroblast content in tissue. | 02-04-2016 |
20150024014 | TREATMENT OF DISEASE WITH POLY-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE NANOFIBERS - Described herein are compositions comprising shortened fibers of poly-N-acetylglucosamine and/or a derivative thereof (“sNAG nanofibers”) and the use of such compositions in the treatment of various diseases, in particular, diseases associated with decreased tensile strength of tissue, decreased elasticity of tissue, increased collagen content or abnormal collagen content in tissue, abnormal alignment of collagen in tissue, and/or increased myofibroblast content in tissue. | 01-22-2015 |
20140127310 | TREATMENT OF DISEASE WITH POLY-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE NANOFIBERS - This application relates to compositions comprising shortened fibers of poly-N-acetylglucosamine and/or a derivative thereof (“sNAG nanofibers”) and the use of such compositions in the treatment of disease. | 05-08-2014 |
20140051849 | HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS - The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to treat wounds. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that reduce the need for, and cost of, nursing care of patients with chronic wounds by reducing the frequency of wound dressing changes. | 02-20-2014 |
20140012313 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MANUAL RADIAL ARTERY COMPRESSION DEVICE - A vascular compression apparatus and method for applying pressure onto an area of a patient generally including a blood vessel and a wound site, such as a blood vessel puncture after a cannulated procedure, for the purpose of controlling bleeding and achieving hemostasis. | 01-09-2014 |
20130337037 | HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS - The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to treat wounds. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that reduce the need for, and cost of, nursing care of patients with chronic wounds by reducing the frequency of wound dressing changes. | 12-19-2013 |
20130310776 | APPLICATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS TO SCREENS TO FACILITATE HEMOSTASIS AND WOUND HEALING - This invention relates in general to a method and device for facilitating hemostasis and wound healing. In particular, the invention relates to the device comprising a polymeric material disposed on a scaffold that facilitates hemostasis and wound healing. Specifically, the invention contemplates the use of such scaffolds in conjunction with a negative pressure device. | 11-21-2013 |
20130287853 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR NANOPOLYMER-BASED NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY - Provided herein are p-GlcNAc nanoparticle/nucleic acid compositions. In one aspect, the p-GlcNAc nanoparticle/nucleic acid compositions comprise deacetylated poly-N-acetylglucosamine lactate derivative nanoparticles less than 500 nm and a nucleic acid. Also, provided herein are methods for administering a nucleic acid to a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a p-GlcNAc nanoparticle/nucleic acid composition. In certain embodiments, the p-GlcNAc nanoparticle/nucleic acid composition is administered subcutaneously to the subject. | 10-31-2013 |
20130028980 | CELL-POLYMER FIBER COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions comprising complexes of human cells and polymer fibers and methods of their use for therapeutic purposes. Methods of making such compositions are also provided. The present invention encompasses compositions comprising poly-β-1→4-N-acetylglucosamine polymers and stored platelets and their use for promoting wound healing and achieving hemostasis. | 01-31-2013 |
20120220958 | VASCULAR ACCESS PRESERVATION IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS - The present invention relates generally to the field of hemodialysis, including methods and kits that can be employed to improve hemodialysis therapy. The present invention encompasses methods and kits useful for reducing vascular access complications associated with hemodialysis therapy and prolonging the period of time for which a vascular access site can be used in a patient. | 08-30-2012 |
20090149823 | Application of Polymeric Materials to Screens To Facilitate Hemostasis And Wound Healing - This invention relates in general to a method and device for facilitating hemostasis and wound healing. In particular, the invention relates to the device comprising a polymeric material disposed on a scaffold that facilitates hemostasis and wound healing. Specifically, the invention contemplates the use of such scaffolds in conjunction with a negative pressure device | 06-11-2009 |