Patents by Inventor Matthias F. Melzig

Matthias F. Melzig 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).

  • Uses of a saponin and method for its isolation
    Patent number: 11708388
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of saponins having acetyl residues on one of their sugar residues. These saponins are able to enhance the transfection efficiency to a surprisingly much higher extent than already known saponins and even than Lipofectamin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Freie Universität Berlin
    Inventors: Alexander Weng, Matthias F. Melzig, Simko Sama
  • Novel uses of a saponin and method for its isolation
    Publication number: 20200131219
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of saponins having acetyl residues on one of their sugar residues. These saponins are able to enhance the transfection efficiency to a surprisingly much higher extent than already known saponins and even than Lipofectamin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Freie Universität Berlin
    Inventors: Alexander Weng, Matthias F. Melzig, Simko Sama