Patents by Inventor Johannes G. A. Terlingen

Johannes G. A. Terlingen 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).

  • Providing a surface with carboxyl groups and surface and product thus provided
    Patent number: 5658967
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for providing a surface with carboxyl groups. A compound is applied to the surface with at least one functional group which can be converted into a carboxyl group. Thereafter, this surface is treated with a plasma to immobilize the compound, and then the functional group is converted into a carboxyl group. Also provided is a surface having carboxyl groups which is obtained with this method and a product with such a surface for exposure to blood, typically in vivo blood flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Jan Feijen, Johannes G. A. Terlingen, Jan Pleun Lens