Patents by Inventor Patrick Julian Mester

Patrick Julian Mester 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).

  • Enrichment of
    Patent number: 11674165
    Abstract: A method, a medium and a kit for the enrichment and detection of Listeria species, especially Listeria monocytogenes. The medium is an enrichment medium of C12 to C16 fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Patrick Julian Mester, Peter Rossmanith, Nadine Weyhing-Zerrer, Tobais Gundolf, Susanne Fister, Anna Witte
  • Enrichment of Listeria
    Publication number: 20200010871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, a medium and a kit for the enrichment and detection of Listeria species, especially Listeria monocytogenes. The medium is an enrichment medium comprising C12 to C16 fatty acids and/or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Patrick Julian MESTER, Peter ROSSMANITH, Nadine WEYHING-ZERRER, Tobais GUNDOLF, Susanne FISTER, Anna Witte
  • Method for lysing cells
    Patent number: 9493736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the lysis of cells, especially bacterial cells and the isolation of nucleic acids. The sample is treated with lysis solution that comprises at least one liquid that is not miscible with water and heated. Afterwards the mixture is cooled down and water is added so that after cooling a two phase system is generated. The nucleic acids can be found in the aqueous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Slaghuis, Peter Rossmanith, Sabine Fuchs, Patrick Julian Mester, Martin Wagner
  • METHOD FOR LYSING CELLS
    Publication number: 20140051088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the lysis of cells, especially bacterial cells and the isolation of nucleic acids. The sample is treated with lysis solution that comprises at least one liquid that is not miscible with water and heated. Afterwards the mixture is cooled down and water is added so that after cooling a two phase system is generated. The nucleic acids can be found in the aqueous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Joerg Slaghuis, Peter Rossmanith, Sabine Fuchs, Patrick Julian Mester, Martin Wagner
  • METHOD FOR ISOLATING CELLS
    Publication number: 20140045189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and kit for the isolation of cells from a sample. The sample is treated with an extraction solution that comprises at least MgCl2 and/or an ionic liquid resulting in the isolation of preferably viable cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Peter ROSSMANITH, Patrick Julian MESTER, Martin WAGNER
  • METHOD FOR ISOLATING VIRUSES
    Publication number: 20120141980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and kit for the isolation of viruses from a sample. The sample is treated with an extraction solution that comprises at least a divalent chloride salt and/or an ionic liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Merk Patent Gesellschaft MIT Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Peter Rossmanith, Patrick Julian Mester, Stephan Huehn, Martin Wagner
  • METHOD FOR ISOLATING CELLS
    Publication number: 20120122110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and kit for the isolation of cells from a sample. The sample is treated with an extraction solution that comprises at least MgCl2 and/or an ionic liquid resulting in the isolation of preferably viable cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESDCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Peter Rossmanith, Patrick Julian Mester, Martin Wagner