Patents by Inventor Barbara J. Holler

Barbara J. Holler 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).

  • DNA encoding phage abortive infection protein from Lactococcus lactis and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 5928688
    Abstract: DNA encoding phage resistance protein which aborts infection by the phage, designated as AbiE. The DNA which is contained in a Lactococcus lactis deposited as NRRL-B-21443 and described in SEQ ID NO:1, is incorporated into a bacterium to encode the AbiE and provide phage resistance. Lactococcus and other bacteria encoding the AbiE are useful in industrial fermentations wherein phage are a problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients Company
    Inventors: Sylvain Moineau, Barbara J. Holler, Peter A. Vandenbergh, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Jeffrey K. Kondo
  • Method and culture for inhibiting undesired microorganisms with culture of Bacillus subtilis
    Patent number: 5919695
    Abstract: An atypical Bacillus subtilis strain NRRL B-21974 from Pozol, a Mexican beverage, is used in controlling molds and other spoilage flora in various materials, particularly foods including dough, tortillas, moist grains and cheese. The Bacillus subtilis strain can be used in living or non-living form in the materials. The materials can include packaging for foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignees: Quest International, B.V., Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Barbara J. Holler, Petronella A. P. Vlegels, Jeffrey K. Kondo, Declan MacFadden, Larry L. McKay, Daniel J. O'Sullivan, Purbita Ray, Carla Gabriela Sanchez-Fernandez
  • DNA encoding phage abortive infection protein from Lactococcus lactis and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 5910571
    Abstract: DNA encoding phage resistance protein which aborts infection by the phage, designated as AbiE. The DNA which is contained in a Lactococcus lactis deposited as NRRL-B-21443 and described in SEQ ID NO:1, is incorporated into a bacterium to encode the AbiE and provide phage resistance. Lactococcus and other bacteria encoding the AbiE are useful in industrial fermentations wherein phage are a problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients Company
    Inventors: Sylvain Moineau, Barbara J. Holler, Peter A. Vandenbergh, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Jeffrey K. Kondo
  • DNA encodoing phage abortive infection protein from lactococcus lactis and method of use thereof
    Patent number: 5814499
    Abstract: DNA encoding phage resistance protein which aborts infection by the phage, designated as AbiE. The DNA which is contained in a Lactococcus lactis deposited as NRRL-B-21443 and described in SEQ ID NO: 1, is incorporated into a bacterium to encode the AbiE and provide phage resistance. Lactococcus and other bacteria encoding the AbiE are useful in industrial fermentations wherein phage are a problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients Company, division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Sylvain Moineau, Barbara J. Holler, Peter A. Vandenbergh, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Jeffrey K. Kondo