Patents Assigned to Montana State University-Bozeman
  • Patent number: 8075922
    Abstract: Contrary to current opinion that nitrite in general oxidizes hemoglobin with elimination of active nitric oxide, deoxygenated hemoglobin reacts with low concentration inorganic nitrite to produce very stable iron nitrosyl hemoglobin which on delivery into the body is converted to a hemoglobin capable of nitric oxide delivery and provides vasodilator and antiplatelet activity. This provides basis for ameliorated risk blood product transfusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: Montana State University-Bozeman, Duke University
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Stamler, David J. Singel
  • Publication number: 20060127346
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus, Muscodor albus, which produces volatile antibiotics that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of human and animal waste products. Through experimentation, this invention confirms that Muscodor albus can be used in disposable bags in connection with portable toilets to solve the problem of degradation of waste products in situations where humans are removed from sanitary facilities. This invention includes the discovery of non-volatile inhibitors that are also produced by Muscodor albus and that are similarly effective in treating human and animal wastes. This invention covers a unique and novel method for preparing Muscodor albus for commercial use in the treatment of human and animal wastes, which involves infesting barley seeds with Muscodor albus and then storing them under conditions that will allow the fungus to remain viable for up to nine months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Montana State University - Bozeman
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, David Ezra
  • Publication number: 20060127347
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus, Muscodor albus, which produces volatile antibiotics that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of human and animal waste products. Through experimentation, this invention confirms that Muscodor albus can be used in disposable bags in connection with portable toilets to solve the problem of degradation of waste products in situations where humans are removed from sanitary facilities. This invention includes the discovery of non-volatile inhibitors that are also produced by Muscodor albus and that are similarly effective in treating human and animal wastes. This invention covers a unique and novel method for preparing Muscodor albus for commercial use in the treatment of human and animal wastes, which involves infesting barley seeds with Muscodor albus and then storing them under conditions that will allow the fungus to remain viable for up to nine months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Montana State University - Bozeman
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, David Ezra
  • Publication number: 20040206697
    Abstract: The present invention involves the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus, Muscodor albus, which produces volatile antibiotics that are effective in the treatment of human and animal waste products. Through experimentation, this invention confirms that Muscodor albus can be used in disposable bags in connection with portable toilets to solve the problem of degradation of waste products in situations where humans are removed from sanitary facilities. This invention includes the discovery of non-volatile inhibitors that are also produced by Muscador albus and that are similarly effective in treating human and animal wastes. This invention covers a unique and novel method for preparing Muscador albus for commercial use in the treatment of human and animal wastes. This method entails infesting a seed grain with Muscador albus and then storing it under conditions that will allow the fungus to remain viable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Montana State University - Bozeman
    Inventors: Gary Allan Strobel, David Ezra
  • Publication number: 20040018168
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of a novel endophytic fungus, Muscodor albus, which produces volatile antibiotics that have been shown to be effective in the treatment of human and animal waste products. Through experimentation, this invention confirms that Muscodor albus can be used in disposable bags in connection with portable toilets to solve the problem of degradation of waste products in situations where humans are removed from sanitary facilities. This invention includes the discovery of non-volatile inhibitors that are also produced by Muscodor albus and that are similarly effective in treating human and animal wastes. This invention covers a unique and novel method for preparing Muscodor albus for commercial use in the treatment of human and animal wastes, which involves infesting barley seeds with Muscodor albus and then storing them under conditions that will allow the fungus to remain viable for up to nine months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Montana State University - Bozeman
    Inventors: Gary Allan Strobel, David Ezra