Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2015-2025
Title: Innovations of Inventor Sarah Mayes
Introduction
Sarah Mayes is a prominent inventor based in Austin, TX, known for her significant contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. With a total of 14 patents to her name, she has made remarkable advancements in the development of hydrogels and anti-adhesive barrier membranes. Her work focuses on enhancing the mechanical properties and chemical stability of materials for various applications, particularly in tissue engineering.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "One-step processing of hydrogels for mechanically robust and chemically desired features." This invention describes a method for creating a highly controlled, micron-sized, branched, porous architecture that improves the handling properties and degradation rate of hydrogels. The unique porosity allows for tunable mechanical properties, such as moduli, elasticity, tensile strength, and compression strength, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
Another notable patent is "Anti-adhesive barrier membrane using alginate and hyaluronic acid for biomedical applications." This invention presents a non-synthetic, hydrophilic, biodegradable, and biocompatible polysaccharide-based hydrogel barrier. The barrier is designed to reduce unwanted adhesions using non-synthetic components and features a unique interpenetrating, crosslinked network with tunable mechanical robustness and degradation.
Career Highlights
Sarah Mayes is affiliated with the University of Texas System, where she