Patents by Inventor Theodore A. W. Koerner, Jr.

Theodore A. W. Koerner, Jr. 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).

  • Use of 2,5-anhydromannitol for control of pH during blood storage
    Patent number: 5147776
    Abstract: 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol is added to blood platelet storage containers at a sufficient level to maintain pH stability of blood platelets within the suitable range (pH 7.2 to 7.4) for use in blood transfusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventor: Theodore A. W. Koerner, Jr.