Patents by Inventor Gunnar Houen

Gunnar Houen 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: 9140691
    Abstract: A diagnostic test and method is provided comprising mixing blood or another biological fluid sample with a test compound and spotting the blood on filter paper for subsequent analysis of the effect of the test compound on the blood. The biological fluid can be a cerebrospinal fluid, a peritoneal fluid, a cyst fluid, an amniotic fluid, a lavage fluid, a saliva, a cell extract or a tissue extract. The compound is chosen among an amino acid, a peptide, a protein, a carbohydrate, an oligosaccharide, a polysaccharide, a glycoprotein, a lipid, a lipoprotein, a glycosaminoglycan, a hormone, a steroid, a vitamin, a low molecular weight synthetic or natural compound which influences the blood to cause an alteration of its composition, e.g., a toxin, allergen, autoantigen, bacterial protein or polysaccharide, viral protein, fungal protein or polysaccharide, parasitic protein or polysaccharide, bacterial lipopolysaccharide or any other compound relevant to diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Statens Serum Institut
    Inventors: Gunnar Houen, David Hougaard, Kristin Skogstrand, Charlotte Svaerke Jørgensen
  • Publication number: 20080153116
    Abstract: A diagnostic test and method is provided comprising mixing blood or another biological fluid sample with a test compound and spotting the blood on filter paper for subsequent analysis of the effect of the test compound on the blood. The biological fluid can be a cerebrospinal fluid, a peritoneal fluid, a cyst fluid, an amniotic fluid, a lavage fluid, a saliva, a cell extract or a tissue extract. The compound is chosen among an amino acid, a peptide, a protein, a carbohydrate, an oligosaccharide, a polysaccharide, a glycoprotein, a lipid, a lipoprotein, a glycosaminoglycan, a hormone, a steroid, a vitamin, a low molecular weight synthetic or natural compound which influences the blood to cause an alteration of its composition, e.g., a toxin, allergen, autoantigen, bacterial protein or polysaccharide, viral protein, fungal protein or polysaccharide, parasitic protein or polysaccharide, bacterial lipopolysaccharide or any other compound relevant to diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Statens Serum Institute
    Inventors: Gunnar HOUEN, David Hougaard, Kristin Skogstrand, Charlotte Svaerke Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 6921808
    Abstract: A purification process for large-scale production of Gc-globulin is described. The source of Gc-globulin is preferably a crude plasma fraction but can be any solution, suspension or supernatant containing Gc-globulin, e.g., a milk product, colostrum or a fermentation broth. The Gc-globulin can be plasma-derived or produced by a genetic modified organism. The process includes two key elements: purification by series of ion exchange chromatography steps, and performing at least two virus-reduction steps. A diagnostic method to measure the free Gc-globulin in a patient blood sample, a use of Gc-globulin in medicine and the preparation of a Gc-globulin medicinal product is also provided. The product can be used in therapy for patients with circulatory disorders and complications, i.e., where it is contemplated that patients would benefit from the administration of Gc-globulin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Statens Serum Institut
    Inventors: Charlotte Svaerke Joergensen, Inga Laursen, Gunnar Houen
  • Publication number: 20050020816
    Abstract: A purification process for large-scale production of Gc-globulin is described. The source of Gc-globulin is preferably a crude plasma fraction but can be any solution, suspension or supernatant containing Gc-globulin, e.g., a milk product, colostrum or a fermentation broth. The Gc-globulin can be plasma-derived or produced by a genetic modified organism. The process includes two key elements: purification by series of ion exchange chromatography steps, and performing at least two virus-reduction steps. A diagnostic method to measure the free Gc-globulin in a patient blood sample, a use of Gc-globulin in medicine and the preparation of a Gc-globulin medicinal product is also provided. The product can be used in therapy for patients with circulatory disorders and complications, i.e., where it is contemplated that patients would benefit from the administration of Gc-globulin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Applicant: Statens Serum Institut
    Inventors: Charlotte Joergensen, Inga Laursen, Gunnar Houen
  • Patent number: 6806355
    Abstract: A purification process for large-scale production of Gc-globulin is described. The source of Gc-globulin is preferably a crude plasma fraction but can be any solution, suspension or supernatant containing Gc-globulin, e.g. a milk product, colostrum or a fermentation broth. The Gc-globulin can be plasma-derived or produced by a genetic modified organism. The process includes two key elements: purification by series of ion exchange chromatography steps, and performing at least two virus-reduction steps. A diagnostic method to measure the free Gc-globulin in a patient blood sample, a use of Gc-globulin in medicine and the preparation of a Gc-globulin medicinal product is also provided. The product can be used in therapy for patients with circulatory disorders and complications, i.e. where it is contemplated that patients would benefit from the administration of Gc-globulin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Statens Serum Institut
    Inventors: Charlotte Svaerke Joergensen, Inga Laursen, Gunnar Houen
  • Publication number: 20030036638
    Abstract: A purification process for large-scale production of Gc-globulin is described. The source of Gc-globulin is preferably a crude plasma fraction but can be any solution, suspension or supernatant containing Gc-globulin, e.g., a milk product, colostrum or a fermentation broth. The Gc-globulin can be plasma-derived or produced by a genetic modified organism. The process includes two key elements: purification by series of ion exchange chromatography steps, and performing at least two virus-reduction steps. A diagnostic method to measure the free Gc-globulin in a patient blood sample, a use of Gc-globulin in medicine and the preparation of a Gc-globulin medicinal product is also provided. The product can be used in therapy for patients with circulatory disorders and complications, i.e., where it is contemplated that said patients would benefit from the administration of Gc-globulin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Statens Serum Institute
    Inventors: Charlotte Svaerke Joergensen, Inga Laursen, Gunnar Houen