Patents by Inventor Stephen Rossall

Stephen Rossall 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).

  • Strain of microorganism having antimicrobial activity
    Patent number: 5344647
    Abstract: The invention provides Bacillus subtilis strains NCIB 12375, NCIB 12376 and NCIB 12616, which have improved antimicrobial activity. The invention also relates to the use of such strains in the control of microbial infections and microbial contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: Agricultural Genetics Company Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Rossall
  • Antibiotic derived from B. subtilis
    Patent number: 5061495
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel antibiotic or antibiotic fraction and a process for producing it by culturing a suitable microorganism. Among other defined properties, the antibiotic has a protein and lipid content, a molecular weight of about 63,500 daltons and antibiotic activity against fungi and gram-positive bacteria, but not against gram-negative bacteria. It is useful for plant protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Agricultural Genetics Company Limited
    Inventor: Stephen Rossall