Patents by Inventor Geir Fonnum

Geir Fonnum 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).

  • Publication number: 20100087327
    Abstract: A coated magnetic particle comprising an optionally porous magnetic polymer particle of a matrix polymer, said polymer particle having on a surface and/or in the pores thereof superparamagnetic crystals, said coated particle having a coat formed of a coating polymer, wherein said coated magnetic particle is essentially non-autofluorescent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ellen Weng, Geir Fonnum, Grete Irene Modahl, Astrid Evenrod Molteberg, Erling Sigurd Finne
  • Publication number: 20090291506
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter less than 0.5 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Trygve Berge, Tom-Nils Nilsen, Ruth Schmid, Grete Irene Modahl
  • Publication number: 20080139399
    Abstract: Polymer particles having a multi-block vinylic polymer attached to their surface are disclosed. The particles can be used in a variety of purification and detection methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: INVITROGEN DYNAL AS
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Lise Liljeroth
  • Publication number: 20080039578
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of amine-functionalised vinyl polymer particles which process comprises suspension polymerizing minostyrene together with at least one other vinylic monomer and optionally a crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: INVITROGEN DYNAL AS
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Ellen Weng, Elin Aksnes, Rolf Nordal, Preben Mork, Svein Togersen, Julian Cockbain
  • Publication number: 20070265390
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of monodisperse polymer particles which are formed by contacting monomers with aqueous dispersions comprising monodisperse swellable seed polymers/oligomers, and initiating polymerization in the presence of a steric stabilizer. The resulting swollen seed particles are characterized by the particle mode diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Arne Jorgedal, Elin Aksnes, Geir Fonnum, Turid Ellingsen, Arvid Berge, John Ugelstad, Viola Ugelstad, Astrid Molteberg, Rolf Nordal, Henning Pettersen, Tollef Taarneby, Solveig Staale, Ellen Weng, Finn Hansen, Silje Nordbo, Oddvar Aune, Arvid Berge, John Bjorgum
  • Patent number: 7217762
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of monodisperse polymer particles which are formed by contacting monomers with aqueous dispersions comprising monodisperse swellable seed polymers/oligomers, and initiating polymerization in the presence of a steric stabilizer. The resulting swollen seed particles are characterized by the particle mode diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Invitrogen Corporation
    Inventors: Arne Jørgedal, Elin Marie Aksnes, Geir Fonnum, Astrid Evenrød Molteberg, Rolf Nordal, Henning Pettersen, Tollef Taarneby, Solveig Marle Staale, Ellen Weng, Finn Knut Hansen, Silje Steinbakk Nordbø, Oddvar Arnfinn Aune, Arvid Trygve Berge, John Olav Bjørgum, Turid Ellingsen, deceased, Arvid Tryge Berge, legal representative, John Ugelstad, deceased, Viola Ugelstad, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20070098639
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Nini Hofslokken, Elin Aksnes, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Berge, Per Stenstad, Ruth Schmid, Jon Bjorgum, Tom-Nils Nilsen
  • Patent number: 7160707
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Dynal Biotech ASA
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Nini Kjus Hofsløkken, Elin Marie Aksnes, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Trygve Berge, Ruth Schmid, Jon Olav Bjorgum
  • Publication number: 20060188905
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter less than 0.5 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Berge, Tom-Nils Nilsen, Ruth Schmid, Grete Modahl
  • Publication number: 20060189797
    Abstract: A conjugate comprising a magnetic polymer particle bound to a carboxymethylated aspartate chelating ligand, optionally chelating a metal ion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Pal Songe, Geir Fonnum, Nini Kjus, Marcel Sandeerg, Solveig Nordstrand, Inger Aukrust
  • Publication number: 20060131542
    Abstract: A coated magnetic particle comprising an optionally porous magnetic polymer particle of a matrix polymer, said polymer particle having on a surface and/or in the pores thereof superparamagnetic crystals, said coated particle having a coat formed of a coating polymer, wherein said coated magnetic particle is essentially non-autofluorescent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Ellen Weng, Geir Fonnum, Grete Modahl, Astrid Molteberg, Erling Finne, Torkel Stene
  • Publication number: 20060069217
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of amine-functionalised vinyl polymer particles which process comprises suspension polymerizing aminostyrene together with at least one other vinylic monomer and optionally a crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Ellen Weng, Elin Aksnes, Rolf Nordal, Preben Mork, Svein Togersen, Julian Cockbain
  • Patent number: 6986913
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Dynal Biotech ASA
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Nini Kjus Hofsløkken, Elin Marie Aksnes, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Trygve Berge, Per Stenstad, Ruth Schmid, Jon Olav Bjorgum, Tom-Nils Nilsen
  • Patent number: 6984702
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of amine-functionalized vinyl polymer particles which process comprises suspension polymerizing aminostyrene together with at least one other vinylic monomer and optionally a crosslinking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Dynal Biotech ASA
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Ellen Weng, Elin Marie Aksnes, Rolf Nordal, Preben Cato Mørk, Svein Tøgersen, Julian Cockbain
  • Publication number: 20050147822
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Nini Kjus, Elin Aksnes, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Berge, Per Stenstad, Ruth Schmid, Jon Bjorgum, Tom-Nils Nilsen
  • Publication number: 20050014001
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting porous, surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter 0.5 to 1.8 ?m with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol or at least one epoxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Nini Kjus, Elin Aksnes, Lars Kilaas, Arvid Berge, Per Stenstad, Ruth Schmid, Jon Bjorgum, Tom-Nils Nilsen
  • Publication number: 20030109657
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of amine-functionalised vinyl polymer particles which process comprises suspension polymerizing aminostyrene together with at least one other vinylic monomer and optionally a crosslinking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Geir Fonnum, Ellen Weng, Elin Marie Aksnes, Rolf Nordal, Preben Cato Mork, Svein Togersen, Julian Cockbain
  • Patent number: 6569911
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a support media from a cross-linked polymerisate based on vinyl compounds, and exhibiting residual vinyl groups. The characteristic feature of the method is that the polymerisate is subjected to a heating step that preferably is carried out under reduced access of oxygen. The use of the support media is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Amersham Biosciences AB
    Inventors: Torunn Arntsen, Jan Roger Karlson, Geir Fonnum, Steinar Hagen
  • Patent number: 6420028
    Abstract: A polymer article having structure (I), where P comprises the basic polymer and groups —L—CH(—X(R1)p)—CH2(—Y(R2)p); L is a part of a pending group utilized for introducing —X(R1)p and —Y(R2)p; X and Y are halogen, N, S and O; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, acyl or R2 when X is N, O or S; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylaryl or arylalkyl in which the alkyl part may contain 1-18 carbons, or —R3(—NH—CR4═O)q or —R3(—NH2)q, —CR4═O or poly alkyloxy that may have been terminally acylated or alkylated; p is an integer 0-3, with the provisos a) p depends on X being halogen, O, S or N, and b) that if several groups R2 are present they may be identical or different; R3 is alkyl, —O-alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, phenylalkyl, with up to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl part, and R4 is C1-18 alkyl. q is an integer>O representing that one or more hydrogens in R3 may have been replaced with —NH2 or —NH—CR4═O.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Amersham Pharmacia Biotech AB
    Inventors: Steinar Hagen, Rune Ringberg, Geir Fonnum
  • Patent number: 6335438
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a support matrix exhibiting amino groups I, possibly in acylated form, comprising the step of polymerizing one or more monovinyl monomers (monomer I) with one or more di- tri- or polyvinyl monomers (monomer II). The method is characterized in that that the polymerization is run in the presence of one or more amino-(C0-10)hydrocarbon vinyl aromatic monomers possibly in acylated form (monomer III). The preferred combination of monomers are ethyl vinyl benzene, divinyl benzene and amino styrene. The support matrix comprising a polyvinyl backbone [(—CH2CH2)n] and amino groups or groups derived from said amino groups while retaining the nitrogen of the amino group, each of which groups being attached to said backbone via a link structure containing an arylene group. The matrix is characterized in that each of said groups is directly attached via said nitrogen to said arylene group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Geir Fonnum