This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 4 CIPO patents and 10 EPO patents. Top assignees: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Vertreten Durch Den Bundesminister für Wirtschaft Und Energie, Dieser Vertreten Durch Den Präsidenten Der Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung Und -prüfung, (Bam), Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Vertreten Durch Den Bundesminister Für Wirtschaft Und Energie, Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Vertreten Durch Den Bundesrepublik Für Wirtschaft Und Energie. Active years: 2010-2026.
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Title: Knut Rurack: Innovator in Optical Detection Technologies
Introduction
Knut Rurack is a prominent inventor based in Berlin, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical detection technologies, holding a total of 11 patents. His innovative work has advanced the capabilities of lateral flow assays and cell staining applications.
Latest Patents
One of Rurack's latest patents is focused on label-free optical detection in capture zones immobilized on strips for lateral flow assays. This invention involves a test strip that includes a porous matrix, featuring a sample application zone for applying a liquid sample containing an analyte. The design incorporates a reporter release zone with a sensing material that selectively interacts with the analyte, releasing an optical reporter. Additionally, a detection zone is included, which has a capture material that binds the optical reporter.
Another notable patent involves fluorescent particles with molecularly imprinted fluorescent polymer shells for cell staining applications in cytometry and microscopy. This double fluorescent particle consists of a core with a first fluorescence and a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) shell with a second fluorescence. The MIP is designed to selectively bind to cell surface structures, enhancing the capabilities of fluorescence-based detection methods.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Knut Rurack has worked with several notable organizations. He has been associated with the Federal Republic of Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. His work in these institutions has contributed to the development of innovative technologies in the field of optical detection.
Collaborations
Knut Rurack has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Ute Resch-Genger and Dietmar Pfeifer. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that has led to advancements in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Knut Rurack's contributions to optical detection technologies have established him as a leading inventor in this domain. His innovative patents and collaborations continue to influence advancements in scientific research and applications.