Patents Examined by Raymond J. Henly, III
  • Compositions comprising shikimic acid obtained from oil palm-based materials
    Patent number: 10308583
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and method for production of shikimic acid based on extracts obtained from oil palm-based materials, and more particularly oil palm-based waste materials and by-products. The method includes purifying shikimic acid from extracts comprising oil palm phenolics (OPP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD
    Inventors: Sambandan Tg, Chokyun Rha, Ravigadevi Sambanthamurthi, Anthony J. Sinskey, Yew Ai Tan, Kalyana Sundram P. Manickam, Mohd Basri Wahid
  • Combination of thienamycin-type antibiotics with dipeptidase inhibitors
    Patent number: 4880793
    Abstract: A novel antibacterial drug combination is provided, one component being a 2-substituted penem, and the other component is a dipeptidase (E.C.3.4.13.11) inhibitor. The dual-component combination is formulated so that 1 to 3 parts by weight of the penem are employed for 30 to 1 parts by weight of the inhibitor compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Helmut Kropp, Frederick M. Kahan