Patents by Inventor Kurt B. Osther

Kurt B. Osther 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).

  • Method, instruments, and kits for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 7048750
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Verigen AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20030195532
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6599300
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6599301
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Verrgen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6592598
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6592599
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020151912
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020116015
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020116014
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI)
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Publication number: 20020091396
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method instruments and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6379367
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Service International (VTSI) AG
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Method, instruments, and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6283980
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Verigen Transplantation Services Internt'l
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Abmed Idouraine
  • Method and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 6120514
    Abstract: Methods for effective chondrocyte and/or cartilage transplantation to articulating joint surfaces are taught, and a kit providing materials for the practice of the method is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: VTS Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther
  • Method, instruments and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 5989269
    Abstract: Method for the effective transplantation of chondrocytes/cartilage to an articular joint surface defect is taught, as well as a description of certain instruments and kit for practicing the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: VTS Holdings L.L.C.
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundsgaard, Kurt B. Osther, Ahmed Idouraine
  • Active induction or passive immunization of anti-Gp48 antibodies and isolated gp48 protein
    Patent number: 5830476
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for isolated gp48 glycoprotein, methods of passive immunization with anti-gp48 antibodies, and methods of active immunization for generating anti-gp48 antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Verigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt B. Osther, Chung-Ho Hung
  • Method and kit for autologous transplantation
    Patent number: 5759190
    Abstract: Methods for effective chondrocyte and/or cartilage transplantation to articulating joint surfaces are taught, and a kit providing materials for the practice of the method is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: VTS Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Henrik Vibe-Hansen, Charlotte Lundegaard, Kurt B. Osther
  • Anti-HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies
    Patent number: 5658569
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to antibodies reactive with HIV-1 antigens and the use of such antibodies in vaccine preparations, immunotherapeutic preparations and assays for HIV-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Verigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt B. Osther, Gottfried H. Kellermann
  • Anti-HIV-1 neutralizing antibodies
    Patent number: 5529776
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to antibodies reactive with HIV-1 antigens and the use of such antibodies in vaccine preparations, immunotherapeutic preparations and assays for HIV-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Verigen Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt B. Osther, Gottfried H. Kellermann
  • Antibodies specific towards gp 48
    Patent number: 5516895
    Abstract: Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies specific towards, gp 48, having a molecular weight ranging from 46 kDa to 53 kDa. The gp 48 antibodies bind to the CD4 receptors on T4 lymphocytes, inhibiting if not neutralizing the HIV-1 virus from reacting therewith. Anti-gp 48 can be used for treating and diagnosing AIDS and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Verigen, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt B. Osther
  • Antibodies specific towards HIV-1 gp 48
    Patent number: 5286852
    Abstract: Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies specific towards, gp 48, having a molecular weight ranging from 46 kDa to 53 kDa. The gp 48 antibodies bind to the CD4 receptors on T4 lymphocytes, inhibiting if not neutralizing the HIV-1 virus from reacting therewith. Anti-gp 48 can be used for diagnosing AIDS and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Verigen, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt B. Osther