This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 1989.
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1 out of 834,453 Years Active: 1989
Title: Innovations of Waander Riethorst
Introduction
Waander Riethorst is a notable inventor based in Enschede, Netherlands. He has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the area of coagulation factors.
Latest Patents
Waander Riethorst holds a patent for a "Process for isolating coagulation factors, and adsorbent material." This invention relates to a process and absorbent material for isolating coagulation factors, including FVIII and vWF, from blood plasma and plasma products using liquid chromatography. The adsorbent material comprises a polymeric carrier to which amino groups are linked as ligands through spacers. The spacers have a chain length of at least 6 atoms and contain at least one hydrophilic link within the chain. The spacers preferably have the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CO--NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, wherein m and n each represent an integer of 1-6 and m+n is at least 4. The spacers are preferably linked to the carrier through --CO--NH-- groups. The ligand density in the absorbent material is preferably higher than 30 umoles/ml of swollen matrix. He has 1 patent to his name.
Career Highlights
Waander Riethorst has dedicated his career to advancing the field of biotechnology. His innovative approaches have led to significant improvements in the isolation of coagulation factors, which are crucial for various medical applications.
Collaborations
Waander has worked alongside notable colleagues such as Bondewyn W Konig and Willem G Van Aken. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to the success of his inventions and advancements in the field.
Conclusion
Waander Riethorst is a distinguished inventor whose work in isolating coagulation factors has made a lasting impact in biotechnology. His innovative processes and materials continue to influence the industry positively.