Patents by Inventor Markku Viander

Markku Viander 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).

  • Diagnostic methods
    Patent number: 7544504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel non-invasive methods for the detection of the presence or absence of a Helicobacter pylori antigen or a metabolite produced by the bacterium in a biological sample with a biosensor-based measurement. The present invention also related to the use of a biosensor containing specific antibodies against H. pylori or antigen-binding fragments thereof immobilized thereto together with biomolecule-repellent polymers preventing the non-specific binding. The invention also relates to test kits useful in the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Bionavis Ltd.
    Inventors: Vesa Kleimola, Erkki Eerola, Markku Viander
  • Diagnostic methods
    Publication number: 20030124632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel non-invasive methods for the detection of the presence or absence of a Helicobacter pylori antigen or a metabolite produced by the bacterium in a biological sample with a biosensor-based measurement. The present invention also related to the use of a biosensor containing specific antibodies against H. pylori or antigen-binding fragments thereof immobilized thereto together with bio-molecule-repellent polymers preventing the non-specific binding. The invention also relates to test kits useful in the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Vesa Kleimola, Erkki Eerola, Markku Viander
  • Diagnostic methods
    Publication number: 20030124633
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. Specifically, the present invention relates to the use of an urine sample in a diagnostic method for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigens or metabolites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Vesa Kleimola, Erkki Eerola, Markku Viander