Patents by Inventor Leonard A. Sikora

Leonard A. Sikora 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 fragment encoding a rubber polymerase and its use
    Patent number: 4983729
    Abstract: A DNA fragment containing a DNA sequence that encodes rubber polymerase or a fragment thereof is provided, as well as a hybrid vector and a transformed host each containing the DNA fragment. The present invention also provides for a process for the production of rubber in vitro and in vivo by transferring the DNA fragment to a host and culturing the transformed host in an environment that is suitable for the production of rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventor: Leonard A. Sikora