Patents by Inventor Matthias Blumke

Matthias Blumke 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).

  • Preparation of blood samples for detecting homocysteine and/or folate
    Publication number: 20020001846
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and blood-withdrawal vessel for preparing blood samples for detecting homocysteine and/or total folate and is characterized in that the blood sample is brought into contact with (a) at least one reagent for lysis of the blood cells, (b) at least one inhibitor of the enzymes which produce and break down homocysteine, and optionally, (c) at least one acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Reiner Probst, Matthias Blumke
  • Preparation of blood samples for detecting homocysteine and/or folate
    Patent number: 6309885
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing blood samples for detecting homocysteine and/or total folate and is characterized in that the blood sample is brought into contact with (a) at least one reagent for lysis of the blood cells, (b) at lease one inhibitor of the enzymes which produce and break down homocysteine, and optionally (c) at least one acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Reinee Probst
    Inventors: Reiner Probst, Matthias Blümke