This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Lifenet. Active years: 2004.
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Years Active: 2004
Title: Innovations in Medical Implants by Alyce Linhurst
Introduction
Alyce Linhurst is a prominent inventor based in Virginia Beach, VA (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of medical implants, particularly in the development of soft-tissue engineered medical implants. With a total of 2 patents, her work focuses on improving the durability and functionality of these implants.
Latest Patents
Alyce Linhurst's latest patents include a "Process for devitalizing soft-tissue engineered medical implants" and "devitalized soft-tissue medical implants produced." This invention provides methodologies and apparatus for producing devitalized soft-tissue implants that retain metabolically non-viable and/or reproductively non-viable cells. The implants are designed to include vascular graft substitutes. The process involves subjecting the tissue sample to an induced pressure-mediated flow of an extracting solution, followed by a salt solution, resulting in uniform and non-immunogenic devitalized grafts. These grafts exhibit significantly improved long-term durability and function, enhancing recellularization post-implantation.
Another significant patent is the "Process for decellularizing soft-tissue engineered medical implants" and "decellularized soft-tissue medical implants produced." This invention also focuses on producing acellular soft-tissue implants, including vascular graft substitutes. The acellular grafts are produced through a similar process involving induced pressure-mediated flows of extracting and treating solutions. The resulting grafts are uniform, non-immunogenic, and demonstrate improved long-term durability and function in clinical use.
Career Highlights
Alyce Linhurst is currently associated with Lifenet, where she continues to innovate in the field of medical implants. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the methodologies used in the production of soft-tissue implants, making them more efficient and effective for clinical applications.
Collaborations
Some of her notable coworkers include Perry L. Lange and Eric Moore, who contribute to the collaborative efforts in research and development at Lifenet.
Conclusion
Alyce Linhurst's contributions to the field of medical implants through her innovative patents have the potential to significantly enhance patient outcomes. Her work exemplifies the importance of innovation in medical technology, paving the way for more effective treatments in the future.