Patents by Inventor Helena Akerud

Helena Akerud 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).

  • Fertilization Prediction and Promotion
    Publication number: 20140127693
    Abstract: The outcome of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) of a woman in terms of chances of successful pregnancy or the fertility status of a woman is predicted based on nucleotide analysis of the histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) gene or protein analysis of HRG. The proline isoform of HRG or an amino acid fragment thereof can further be used to increases the success of pregnancy of a woman.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET INNOVATIONS AB
    Inventors: KARIN KAREHED, HELENA AKERUD
  • Fertilization prediction and promotion
    Patent number: 8637471
    Abstract: The outcome of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) of a woman in terms of chances of successful pregnancy or the fertility status of a woman is predicted based on nucleotide analysis of the histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) gene or protein analysis of HRG. The proline isoform of HRG or an amino acid fragment thereof can further be used to increases the success of pregnancy of a woman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Karolinska Institutet Innovations AB
    Inventors: Karin Karehed, Helena Akerud
  • Fertilization Prediction and Promotion
    Publication number: 20130053330
    Abstract: The outcome of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) of a woman in terms of chances of successful pregnancy or the fertility status of a woman is predicted based on nucleotide analysis of the histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) gene or protein analysis of HRG. The proline isoform of HRG or an amino acid fragment thereof can further be used to increases the success of pregnancy of a woman.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Karolinska Institutet Innovations AB
    Inventors: Karin Karehed, Helena Akerud