Patents by Inventor Pieter D. VanWassenaar

Pieter D. VanWassenaar 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).

  • Bacteriocin from lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis
    Patent number: 5231165
    Abstract: A bacteriocin or polypeptide (LL-2 SEQ ID NO:2) derived from Lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis NRRL-B-18809 is described. Sequenced DNA and polypeptide precursor encoded thereby (SEQ ID NO: 1) are described Methods of use and production of the polypeptide LL-2 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors and Food Ingredients Co., division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, James T. Henderson, John D. Marugg, Pieter D. VanWassenaar
  • Bacteriocin from Lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis
    Patent number: 5173297
    Abstract: A bacteriocin or polypeptide (LL-2 SEQ ID NO:2) derived from Lactococcus lactis subspecies lactis NRRL-B-18809 is described. Sequenced DNA and polypeptide precursor encoded thereby (SEQ ID NO: 1) are described. Methods of use and production of the polypeptide LL-2 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients Company division of Indopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, James T. Henderson, John D. Marugg, Pieter D. VanWassenaar