Patents by Inventor Mari-Karoliina Henriikka Winkler

Mari-Karoliina Henriikka Winkler 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).

  • HYDROGELS FOR THE ENTRAPMENT OF BACTERIA
    Publication number: 20240076221
    Abstract: Hydrogels for entrapment of live microorganisms and methods of their use, such as in wastewater purification, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Raymond Redcorn, Mari-Karoliina Henriikka Winkler, Bruce Godfrey, David A. Stahl
  • MICROBE-BASED SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230046027
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a microorganism support structure, including a gas-permeable layer comprising two opposing surfaces; a microorganism adhesive coats at least one surface of the gas-permeable layer; and a microorganism disposed on the microorganism adhesive-coated surface of the layer. The microorganism adhesive enhances the adhesion of the microorganism on the layer compared to a gas-permeable layer that does not have the microorganism adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Bruce J. Godfrey, Mari-Karoliina Henriikka Winkler, David Stahl
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING UREMIC TOXINS FROM A PATIENT'S BODY
    Publication number: 20220000938
    Abstract: Compositions and method for reducing the concentration of uremic toxins in the body of a patient suffering from some degree of kidney failure are disclosed. The methods can be used to delay the need for conventional dialysis treatment or as an adjunct therapy to reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions, and in some instances, as an alternative to such dialysis sessions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Paul Yager, Jonathan Himmelfarb, Mari-Karoliina Henriikka Winkler, Erin Heiniger, Sujatha Kumar, David Stahl, Bruce Godfrey