Patents Assigned to State of Israel
  • Foam dispenser nozzle
    Patent number: 8783517
    Abstract: A chemical mixing device. The device includes a flow generator operative to provide at least two streams of chemicals and a mixing chamber, including at least two inlets adapted to receive the at least two streams of chemicals and an outlet through which a mixture of the streams of chemicals is ejected from the mixing device. The mixing chamber has an open state in which the chemicals are mixed and a closed state in which the volume of the mixing chamber is less than a fifth of the open state volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: P G United States Israel Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe Malik, Shalom Levin, Shlomo Nevo
  • BACILLUS ANTHRACIS HtrA-DEFECTIVE-DERIVED VACCINES
    Publication number: 20140170188
    Abstract: The invention provides an isolated Bacillus cereus sensu lato strain, selected from Bacillus anthracis, Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis, in which the htrA gene or any part thereof is silenced, and vaccines comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: STATE OF ISRAEL PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE ISRAEL INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Ofer Cohen, Theodor Chitlaru, Avigdor Shafferman
  • Mediterranean mandarin tree named 'HADASS'
    Publication number: 20140157464
    Abstract: A new and distinct mandarin of Citrus deliciosa Ten. named ‘HADASS’, particularly characterized by high internal quality and late ripening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventor: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organzation
  • Apparatus and method for extracting pomegranate seeds from pomegranates
    Patent number: 8734883
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting pomegranate seeds from pomegranates including a pomegranate breaker operative for breaking open pomegranates generally without cutting pomegranate seeds at the interior of the pomegranates and a pomegranate seed extractor operative to engage broken open pomegranates for separating the pomegranate seeds from other parts of the pomegranates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center
    Inventors: Ze'ev Schmilovitch, Yoav Sarig, Avraham Daskal, Eitan Weinberg, Frederich Grosz, Benjamin Ronen, Aharon Hoffman, Haim Egozi
  • phage polynucleotides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8722411
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is disclosed which comprises a nucleic acid sequence of a Brucella phage, the nucleic acid sequence being specific to the Brucella phage and comprising a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 387-393. An exemplary polynucleotide sequence is one which comprises at least 100 consecutive nucleotides of a nucleic acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 396. Uses of such sequences are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Kimron Veterinary Institute
    Inventors: Menachem Banai, Valeria Strada, Svetlana Bardenstein, Itzhak Ben-Asouli, Farhat Osman
  • COMPOSITION OF CULTURED GRAPE CELLS
    Publication number: 20140093483
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising a cell line callus culture of grape berry cells grown in vitro, whereby the cell line callus culture of grape berry cells is derived from one or more of grape-berry cross section, grape-berry skin, grape-berry flesh, grape seed, grape embryo of seeded or seedless cultivars or grape seed coat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: THE STATE OF ISRAEL, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZAT
    Inventors: Yuval ESHDAT, Avi PERL
  • PEST-IMPERVIOUS PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PEST-CONTROL COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20140031431
    Abstract: A composition-of-matter comprising a substance usable in producing packaging material and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ar-turmerone, a sesquiterpene alcohol and a turmeric oleoresin solid residue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicants: Biopack Ltd., The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organizat
    Inventors: Shlomo NAVARRO, Simcha Finkelman, Dov Zehavi, Refael Dias, Sam Angel, Fadel Mansur, Miriam Rindner
  • Composition of cultured grape cells
    Patent number: 8628965
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising a cell line callus culture of grape berry cells grown in vitro, whereby the cell line callus culture of grape berry cells is derived from one or more of grape-berry cross section, grape-berry skin, grape-berry flesh, grape seed, grape embryo of seeded or seedless cultivars or grape seed coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O), The Volcani Center
    Inventors: Yuval Eshdat, Avi Perl
  • ISOLATED POLYPEPTIDES AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING SAME FOR GENERATING PLANTS WITH INCREASED CUTICLAR WATER PERMEABILITY
    Publication number: 20130316057
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is provided. The isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 88% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 22, the polypeptide being capable of increasing a cuticular water permeability of a plant expressing same. Also provided are methods of generating plants expressing such polypeptides which can be used for producing dehydrated plants or cuticular covered portions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Dev., Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Arthur A. Schaffer, Ran Hovav
  • Diagnosis of infection based on detection of bacterial secreted biomarkers
    Patent number: 8591899
    Abstract: A novel and rapid diagnostic method for anthrax infection is provided. Three B. anthracis gene products are described, as well as antibodies against the same, which may be used for the detection and monitoring of anthrax infection. Kits for the diagnosis of anthrax are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: State of Israel, Represented by Prime Minister's Office, Israel Institute for Biological Research
    Inventors: Avigdor Shafferman, Ofer Cohen, Theodor Chitlaru, Sagit Sela-Abramovich, Orit Gat
  • Pest-impervious packaging material and pest-control composition
    Patent number: 8545906
    Abstract: A composition-of-matter comprising a substance usable in producing packaging material and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ar-turmerone, a sesquiterpene alcohol and a turmeric oleoresin solid residue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO) (Volcani Center), Biopack Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo Navarro, Simcha Finkelman, Dov Zehavi, Refael Dias, Sam Angel, Fadel Mansur, Miriam Rindner
  • Pomegranate sprouts, preparations derived therefrom and compositions comprising same
    Patent number: 8501257
    Abstract: A pomegranate sprout preparation is disclosed. Methods of producing pomegranate sprouts and pomegranate sprout preparation as well as food or feed products comprising same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Yakov Vinokur, Victor Rodov, Batia Horev, Genady Goldman, Nehemia Aharoni
  • Isolated polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding same for generating plants with increased cuticlar water permeability
    Patent number: 8481809
    Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide is provided. The isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 88% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 22, the polypeptide being capable of increasing a cuticular water permeability of a plant expressing same. Also provided are methods of generating plants expressing such polypeptides which can be used for producing dehydrated plants or cuticular covered portions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Arthur A. Schaffer, Ran Hovav
  • Method and system for heating and dehumidifying
    Patent number: 8453470
    Abstract: A method of controlling the conditions of air in an interior of an enclosure is disclosed. The method comprises collecting air from a lower part of the interior, dehumidifying the collected air, and releasing the dehumidified air in an upper part of the interior, thereby controlling the conditions of the air in the interior of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, (A.R.O.), Volcani Center
    Inventors: Avraham Arbel, Mordechai Barak, Alexander Shklyar
  • ISOLATED POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND METHODS AND PLANTS USING SAME FOR REGULATING PLANT ACIDITY
    Publication number: 20130133106
    Abstract: Provided are isolated polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide, wherein the polypeptide modulates acidity of a plant. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs and plant cells comprising same and methods of using same for modulating acidity of a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculure & Rural Dvlp, Agricultural research Org.(A.R.O)
    Inventors: Arthur A. Schaffer, Shahar Cohen, Yosef Burger, Nurit Katzir
  • Isolated nucleotide sequences responsible for the tomato high pigment-1 mutant phenotype (hp-1) and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8420322
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated nucleotide sequences responsible for the tomato high pigment 1 (hp-1) and high pigment 1w (hp-1w) phenotypes, wherein said sequences comprises an altered tomato DDB1 gene sequence or fragment thereof, wherein said the alteration in said altered sequence or fragment comprises an A-to-T transversion at nucleotide 931 of said DDB1 gene sequence in the case of hp-1 and a G-to-A transition at nucleotide 2392 of said DDB1 gene sequence in the case of hp-1w.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Volcani Center—The State of Israel Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Ilan Levin, Michal Lieberman, Orit Amir Segev, Nehama Gilboa, Avraham Lalazar
  • Use of stilbene derivatives for treatment and prevention of aquatic mold infections
    Patent number: 8377934
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treatment and prevention of aquatic mold infections in aquatic organisms and methods of disinfecting equipment used in raising aquatic organisms. The methods comprise use of one or more stilbene derivatives, including 4,4?-bis-(1,3,5-triazinylamino)stilbene-2,2?-disulfonic acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization, Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Itzhack Polacheck, Simon Tinman, Rama Falk
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING POMEGRANATE SEEDS FROM POMEGRANATES
    Publication number: 20130032043
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting pomegranate seeds from pomegranates including a pomegranate breaker operative for breaking open pomegranates generally without cutting pomegranate seeds at the interior of the pomegranates and a pomegranate seed extractor operative to engage broken open pomegranates for separating the pomegranate seeds from other parts of the pomegranates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: STATE OF ISRAEL - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
    Inventors: Ze'ev Schmilovitch, Yoav Sarig, Friederich Grosz, Benjamin Ronen, Aharon Hoffman, Haim Egozi
  • PEANUT PLANT UPROOTER
    Publication number: 20130008674
    Abstract: A peanut plant uprooter which enables uprooting peanut plants from the ground without subjecting them to any pulling forces, shaking, them for the purpose of removing dirt placing them back down on the ground, and arranging them in a continuous window with the foliage covering the peanuts. The peanut plant uprooter penetrates the ground underneath the peanuts by means of two square rotating bars, and lifts the plants by means of a digging conveyor. The plants and soil are conveyed from the digging conveyor to a double-inclined conveyor. The plants are cleaned of dirt by shaking with an active shaking device. The plants are them lowered from the rear to the ground and are placed in windows with the peanuts on the ground and the foliage covering the peanuts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rur
    Inventors: Yösi Kashti, Izhak Sagi, Farhad Geoola, Roman Brikman, Asher Levi
  • Pharmaceutical compositions comprising casein derived peptides and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8338363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides derived from casein and their use in the management of lactating animals, particularly to methods for decreasing the length of the dry period of a lactating livestock animal, for increasing its milk yield and milk hygiene after parturition and for improving the livestock welfare. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising peptides derived from casein in the form of a sterile solution, which compositions are clear and substantially devoid of micelles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignees: Mileutis Ltd., State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agriculture Research Organization
    Inventors: Jose Mario Iscovich, Nissim Silanikove, Javier Iscovich