Patents Examined by Carol M. Geckle
  • Some novel producers of cyclodextrin glycosyltransferases
    Patent number: 5008195
    Abstract: Two Bacillus species and one Pseudomonas species isolated from soil samples showed good cyclodextrin glycosyltransferase activity, even when grown in simple media. The microorganisms are not pH sensitive and grow well in media containing only starch, a nitrogen source, and minerals. All elaborate the desired enzyme within 4 hours of culturing with growth being complete within about 24 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Paul Allenza, Christy G. Clifft, Marie J. Morrell
  • Process for producing glucose isomerase
    Patent number: 4920052
    Abstract: A glucose isomerase useful for the conversion of glucose to fructose can be prepared by growing under aerobic conditions a culture of a species of Microbacterium in a medium containing appropriate nutrients and then recovering the enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Miles Inc.
    Inventor: Graham S. Byng