Patents by Inventor Theodor Gaida

Theodor Gaida 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).

  • Heat-sterilizable porous carrier for biocatalysts
    Patent number: 5739021
    Abstract: A porous carrier for biocatalysts (a) comprising a water-insoluble inorganic filler and a polyolefine binder selected from polyethylene and polypropylene, (b) having open pores allowing cells to penetrate and grow within its pores, and (c) having a density above 1 g/cm.sup.3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Pharmacia Biotech AB
    Inventors: Hermann Katinger, Bartold Rauschert, Gerald Bluml, Nicolaus Zach, Manfred Reiter, Theodor Gaida
  • Reactor for carrying out biological reactions by means of biocatalysts
    Patent number: 5246855
    Abstract: A reactor for carrying out biological reactions by means of biocatalysts includes a base which houses an agitator unit and suitable monitor and control devices and a securely attachable lid. Interposed between the lid and the base is an intermediate part in form of a vat which for application as fluid-bed reactor and/or fixed-bed reactor includes at its lower end a gas bubbles-permeable support for a biocatalyst-laden matrix or biocatalyst matrix. Extending from the upper area of the intermediate part toward the base is a circulation line which cooperates with the agitator unit which is designed as circulating pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Vogelbusch Gesellschaft m.b.H.
    Inventors: Hermann W. D. Katinger, Manfred Reiter, Gerald Bluml, Nicolaus Zach, Theodor Gaida