Patents Assigned to University Technologies International LP
  • Biosurfactant composition produced by a new strain, uses and products thereof
    Patent number: 8377455
    Abstract: New Bacillus licheniformis strain named V9T14 that produces a new biosurfactant composition that is effective against colonization and/or bio film formation from bacteria. The new biosurfactant composition can be used in combination with biocides for preventing formation and/or for eradicating bacteria grown planktonically and/or as a biofilm, preferably on biotic and/or abiotic surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: PAN-ECO S.A., University Technologies International LP
    Inventors: Howard Ceri, Raymond J Turner, Maria Giovanna Martinotti, Fabrizio Rivardo, Gianna Allegrone