Patents Assigned to Allergen Reduction, Inc.
  • Controlling proteolytic action in natural rubber latex
    Patent number: 7150988
    Abstract: A method for controlling proteolytic action in manufacturing enzyme-treated natural rubber latex and products made therefrom. The method involves adding a protease inhibitor such that hydrolysis by protease enzymes is stopped. A preferred inhibitor is a low molecular weight, cationic protease inhibitor from Fagopyrum esculentum having stability in the pH range of 2–12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignees: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Allergen Reduction, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Clark, Jack Trautman
  • Method of neutralizing protein allergens in natural rubber latex product formed thereby
    Patent number: 5777004
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating natural rubber latex with protease and peptidase enzymes whereby protein allergens contained within the latex are degraded so as to be rendered non-allergenic to humans. The protein allergen-free natural rubber latex produced by the method and articles fabricated from the protein allergen-free product are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Allergen Reduction Inc.
    Inventor: Jack C. Trautman