Patents by Inventor Maria Lehtinen

Maria Lehtinen 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).

  • ATLAS OF CHOROID PLEXUS CELL TYPES AND THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200397828
    Abstract: A cell atlas of the Choroid Plexus is provided and includes novel markers for cell types. Novel cell types and methods of quantitating, detecting and isolating the cell types are disclosed. Methods of treatment, including for oxidative stress in the brain are provided, as well as methods for controlling differentiation, maintenance and/or function of the cell types disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Aviv Regev, Rebecca Herbst, Naomi Habib, Maria Lehtinen, Neil Dani, Ahram Jang
  • Method for improving quality and functionality of filter paper suitable for collecting biological samples
    Patent number: 9677810
    Abstract: A method for diminishing variation between and/or within individual sheets of filter papers which are suitable for collecting samples of biological material, e.g. blood, is described. The method includes at least one of the following: subjecting the sheets of filter paper to gaseous substance containing at least 30 grams water per cubic meter and/or wetting the sheets of filter paper with water and subsequently drying the sheets of filter paper. According to tests, the above-described treatment significantly reduces the undesirable variation between results analyzed from sheets of filter paper and impregnated with same biological material for test purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: WALLAC OY
    Inventors: Hanne Marika Lindroos, Outi Maria Lehtinen, Pekka Tapani Mattsson, Elina Maaret Tuomola
  • Method for improving quality and functionality of filter paper suitable for collecting biological samples
    Publication number: 20140000124
    Abstract: A method for diminishing variation between and/or within individual sheets of filter papers which are suitable for collecting samples of biological material, e.g. blood, is described. The method includes at least one of the following: subjecting the sheets of filter paper to gaseous substance containing at least 30 grams water per cubic meter and/or wetting the sheets of filter paper with water and subsequently drying the sheets of filter paper. According to tests, the above-described treatment significantly reduces the undesirable variation between results analyzed from sheets of filter paper and impregnated with same biological material for test purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: WALLAC OY
    Inventors: Hanne Marika Lindroos, Outi Maria Lehtinen, Pekka Tapani Mattsson, Elina Maaret Tuomola
  • EMBRYONIC CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (e-CSF), PROTEINS FROM e-CSF, AND RELATED METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110236953
    Abstract: We have performed a proteomic analysis of embryonic cerebrospinal fluid (e-CSF) in human and rats. Based on this discovery, the invention features methods and compositions for cell culture including components of e-CSF or fragments thereof. Also provided are methods for extraction of e-CSF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center
    Inventors: Christopher A. Walsh, Mauro Zappaterra, Maria Lehtinen
  • Methods and compositions for treating and preventing neurologic disorders
    Publication number: 20080242608
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating or reducing neurologic and ischemic vascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Azad Bonni, Maria Lehtinen, Zengqiang Yuan