Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas C. Sova, IV
  • Patent number: 8278247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing growth conditions for plants by growing the plants in soil containing, in proximity to the plant roots, both a phosphorus source and at least two strains of the fungus Penicillium, particularly P. bilaiae, more particularly strains NRRL 50162 and NRRL 50169.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals Limited
    Inventors: Garry Lawrence Hnatowich, Shelagh Jean Steckler, Mary Elizabeth Leggett, Kari Lynn Priest
  • Patent number: 8236549
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria that hyperproduces amylase enzyme and protease enzyme. The strain is also suitable for producing lipase for the degradation of oleaginous materials such as fats, greases and cooking oils. The strain also has excellent fungicidal and/or fungistatic qualities. The strain of the present disclosure and the enzymes produced thereby have a number of applications, including agricultural uses, laundry and dish detergents, drain cleaners and spot removers, and among other things, baking applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Michael Frodyma
  • Patent number: 7988856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wastewater treatment in general and to methods of controlling odors and degrading compounds contained in wastewater in particular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Tatarko
  • Patent number: 7989393
    Abstract: Methods of treating and/or controlling algae including contacting algae with an effective amount of one or more thaxtomins are disclosed. One or more thaxtomins are applied to algae contaminated environments in a predetermined amount effective in controlling, reducing and/or killing algae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Novosymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jonathan Leder, Anh Tran