Patents Assigned to Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20190230935Abstract: A composition useful for application to plants, seeds or soil to inhibit fungal infections comprises a protein source inoculated with from 5×107 cfu to 5×109 cfu of a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain per gram of the protein source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20190112678Abstract: A composition and process for improving the growth-promoting effectiveness of chitin-based fertilizers involves contacting the chitin-based material with a bacteria that secretes chitinase.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Patent number: 9770032Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing Bacillus spores for application to agricultural soil or plant material. The methods comprise suspending the Bacillus spores in a liquid consisting essentially of water and an organic acid, including acetic acid, wherein the acid lowers the pH so that the spores are inhibited from germination and growth; and so that growth of unwanted microorganisms in the suspension is prevented. Compositions formed according to the methods of the invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Christopher J. Reuter
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Patent number: 9307770Abstract: The invention related to the use of Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 (ATCC PTA-122188) for inhibiting Clostridium pathogens in a material contaminated with the pathogens. The strain can be added to animal feed, animal waste or food processing facility waste that is contained with Clostridium to inhibit the pathogen.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Patent number: 9253988Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 (ATCC PTA-122188) for inhibiting Clostridium pathogens in a material such as water or manure contaminated with the pathogen. The strain can be added to drinking water, animal feed or animal litter to reduce disease caused by the presence of Clostridium in an animal.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150257390Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150258150Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of gram negative bacteria that can present health and safety problems for food processing, agriculture and other areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150257400Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 712 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 618.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Publication number: 20150257391Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
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Patent number: 8722386Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing Bacillus spores for application to agricultural soil or plant material as well as zootechnic applications for odor control in areas of high ammonia generation. The methods comprise suspending the Bacillus spores in a liquid consisting of water and an organic acid, including acetic acid, wherein the acid lowers the pH so that the spores are inhibited from germination and growth; and so that growth of unwanted microorganisms in the suspension is prevented. Compositions formed according to the methods of the invention are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Patent number: 8609398Abstract: A process of selectively degrading fatty acids in fat-containing waste materials without significant degradation of triglycerides, thereby converting otherwise economically burdensome waste materials into valuable products, involves contacting a fat-containing waste comprising triglycerides and fatty acids with a bacterial culture comprising Pseudomonas bacteria capable of degrading fatty acids into water and carbon dioxide, and wherein the bacterial culture is substantially free of microorganisms capable of producing extra-cellular lipase in an amount that would cause significant degradation of the triglycerides.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Vincent Scuilla, Lauren G. Danielson, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20120100094Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing Bacillus spores for application to agricultural soil or plant material as well as zootechnic applications for odor control in areas of high ammonia generation. The methods comprise suspending the Bacillus spores in a liquid consisting essentially of water and an organic acid, including acetic acid, wherein the acid lowers the pH so that the spores are inhibited from germination and growth; and so that growth of unwanted microorganisms in the suspension is prevented. Compositions formed according to the methods of the invention are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie
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Publication number: 20110200572Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing Bacillus spores for application to agricultural soil or plant material. The methods comprise suspending the Bacillus spores in a liquid consisting essentially of water and an organic acid, including acetic acid, wherein the acid lowers the pH so that the spores are inhibited from germination and growth; and so that growth of unwanted microorganisms in the suspension is prevented. Compositions formed according to the methods of the invention are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Christopher J. Reuter
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Publication number: 20110021401Abstract: A method of treating drain systems containing organic matter and providing a pesticide for killing insects is provided. Introducing a bacterial culture into a drain system that is operable to metabolize organic matter will reduce the quantity of the organic matter in the drain system. Introducing a biocidal amount of fungus culture such as, Metarhizium, into the drain system allows for exposure of the fungus to insects which feed on the organic matter in the drain system. The insects, once infected, will spread the fungus to other insects. The fungus, provided in suitable quantities, will kill the insects. The insect is infected through contact or ingestion. The drain system can be a residential or commercial drain system. The fungus can be intended to kill insects that are cockroaches or other soft-bodied insects. The bacterial cultures can be separately sprayed into the drain or dispersed together into the drain with the fungus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent J. Scuilla, Christopher J. Reuter, Lauren G. Danielson
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Patent number: 7341863Abstract: A method for the degradation of methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) and tertiary-butanol (TBA) using a mixture of Pseudomonas putida is described. The method enables almost complete remediation of MTBE and TBA in situ in contaminated water and/or soil.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Publication number: 20070218539Abstract: A method for the degradation of methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) and tertiary-butanol (TBA) using a mixture of Pseudomonas putida is described. The method enables almost complete remediation of MTBE and TBA in situ in contaminated water and/or soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 6762047Abstract: A composition useful for cleaning and bioremediation applications is provided which comprises a Pseudomonas species, an alkali metal nitrate, an ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, and optionally monoammonium phosphate as a buffer in an aqueous solution. The Pseudomonas sp. is stable during storage of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 6676842Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
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Publication number: 20030235904Abstract: A composition useful for cleaning and bioremediation applications is provided which comprises a Pseudomonas species, an alkali metal nitrate, an ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, and optionally monoammonium phosphate as a buffer in an aqueous solution. The Pseudomonas sp. is stable during storage of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Publication number: 20030111428Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson