Patents by Inventor Esben Bjorn Madsen

Esben Bjorn Madsen 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).

  • Patent number: 11779923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic device, a method for manufacturing a microfluidic device, and a method for provision of double emulsion droplets using a microfluidic device. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an assembly configured to supply pressure to the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices and a plurality of fluids configured for use with the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. The microfluidic device comprises a transfer conduit comprising a first transfer conduit part having a first affinity for water; and a collection conduit comprising a first collection conduit part having a second affinity for water being different from the first affinity for water. A well section and a microfluidic section of the microfluidic device are fixedly connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: SAMPLIX APS
    Inventors: Thomas Kvist, Esben Bjørn Madsen, Solène Cherre, Marie Just Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: 11572584
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for enrichment or isolation of a long nucleotide fragment comprising a known nucleotide sequence element, i.e. a sequence encoding a conserved active site or domain, the method being applicable i.a. to high throughput screening for DNA fragments containing a known sequence element. The methods herein comprise the steps of forming an emulsion of multiple liquid droplets from a DNA fragment containing liquid sample, specific detection of droplets containing at least one target DNA molecule, physically selecting droplets containing at least one target DNA molecule, and performing a general amplification of the DNA molecules containing at least one target DNA molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: SAMPLIX APS
    Inventors: Marie Just Mikkelsen, Thomas Kvist, Esben Bjørn Madsen
  • Publication number: 20220275434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for amplification of polynucleotides from a predefined number of single cells. The system comprise a device (or part) providing the predefined number of single cells, at a previously defined inlet site (or orifice) of a cartridge (microfluidic device), and the cartridge itself. The invention further relates to a method for amplification of polynucleotides from the one or more single cells using the system to provide an emulsion of aqueous droplets wherein the nucleic acid amplification occurs. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices and a plurality of fluids configured for use with the system and the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: MARIE JUST MIKKELSEN, ESBEN BJØRN MADSEN, Peter MOURITZEN, Thorarinn BLONDAL
  • Publication number: 20220105516
    Abstract: A microfluidic device, a method for manufacturing a microfluidic device, and a method for provision of double emulsion droplets using a microfluidic device. Furthermore, an assembly configured to supply pressure to the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. Furthermore, a kit comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices and a plurality of fluids configured for use with the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Kvist, Esben Bjørn Madsen, Soléne Cherre, Marie Just Mikkeisen
  • Publication number: 20210252516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic device, a method for manufacturing a microfluidic device, and a method for provision of double emulsion droplets using a microfluidic device. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an assembly configured to supply pressure to the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit comprising a plurality of microfluidic devices and a plurality of fluids configured for use with the microfluidic device for provision of double emulsion droplets. The microfluidic device comprises a transfer conduit comprising a first transfer conduit part having a first affinity for water; and a collection conduit comprising a first collection conduit part having a second affinity for water being different from the first affinity for water. A well section and a microfluidic section of the microfluidic device are fixedly connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas KVIST, Esben Bjørn MADSEN, Solène CHERRE, Marie Just MIKKELSEN
  • Publication number: 20200332353
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enrichment or isolation of a long nucleotide fragment comprising a known nucleotide sequence element, i.e. a sequence encoding a conserved active site or domain, the method being applicable i.a. to high throughput screening for DNA fragments containing a known sequence element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Marie Just Mikkelsen, Thomas Kvist, Esben Bjørn Madsen
  • Patent number: 10738354
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enrichment or isolation of a long nucleotide fragment comprising a known nucleotide sequence element, i.e. a sequence encoding a conserved active site or domain, the method being applicable i.a. to high throughput screening for DNA fragments containing a known sequence element. The methods include, inter alia, steps of providing a liquid sample of mixed DNA molecules comprising one or more specific target DNA molecules, formation of a multiple of liquid droplets, specific detection of droplets containing at least one of the target DNA molecules, physically selecting droplets containing at least one of the target DNA molecules, and general amplification of the DNA molecules in the coalesced selected droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Samplix ApS
    Inventors: Marie Just Mikkelsen, Thomas Kvist, Esben Bjørn Madsen
  • Publication number: 20180179589
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enrichment or isolation of a long nucleotide fragment comprising a known nucleotide sequence element, i.e. a sequence encoding a conserved active site or domain, the method being applicable i.a. to high throughput screening for DNA fragments containing a known sequence element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Marie Just Mikkelsen, Thomas Kvist, Esben Bjørn Madsen
  • Patent number: 7915485
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Nod-factor binding element, comprising one or more NFR polypeptides encoded by NFR genes, that are useful for providing non-nodulating plants with Nod-factor binding properties and triggering the endosymbiotic signalling pathway leading to nodulation. Furthermore the invention is useful for breeding for improved nodulation in nodulating legumes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Aarhus University
    Inventors: Jens Stougaard Jensen, Lene Heegaard Madsen, Elena Simona Radutoiu, Esben Bjorn Madsen, Niels Norgaard Sandel
  • Publication number: 20080172763
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Nod-factor binding element, comprising one or more NFR polypeptides encoded by NFR genes, that are useful for providing non-nodulating plants with Nod-factor binding properties and triggering the endosymbiotic signalling pathway leading to nodulation. Furthermore the invention is useful for breeding for improved nodulation in nodulating legumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Aarhus University
    Inventors: Jens Stougaard Jensen, Lene Heegaard Madsen, Elena Simona Radutoiu, Esben Bjorn Madsen, Niels Norgaard Sandel