Patents Examined by Sheridan R MacAuley
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Patent number: 7935335Abstract: Novel strains Paenibacillus sp. BS-0048, Paenibacillus sp. BS-0074, Paenibacillus polymyxa BS-0105 and Paenibacillus sp. BS-0277 and Fusaricidin A, Fusaricidin B and novel compounds 3 and 4 produced thereby have an activity of inducing resistance to plant diseases. Thus, they can protect plants from infections with fungi, bacteria, viruses and so on and, as a result, effectively control plant diseases.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinichiro Kochi, Tsukasa Fujimaki, Yoshinori Kanai, Katsuyuki Futamata, Yuzo Kioka, Katsunori Noguchi
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Patent number: 7871609Abstract: Dietary supplements, compositions and methods of administering the supplements to reduce pain, inflammation and stiffness in said mammal within a few hours. The supplements and compositions can include a combination of an amino acid, vitamins, herbs and enzymes. The composition/supplement can be put in capsule form and when administered to mammals can reduce these symptoms within approximately two hours. reducing the pain and inflammation associated with chronic joint discomfort, chronic low back pain, muscle strain, arthritis, sports injuries, normal everyday bumps and bruises. The novel composition has also been shown to be very effective in reducing monthly menstrual symptoms (PMS). The novel composition can also have benefits for other ailments such as but not limited to Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular disease, Neurological ailments, Alzheimer disease, and Cancer.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Inventors: Sam Ziff, David Ziff
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Patent number: 7833522Abstract: A method is disclosed to treat a patient having a wound area, such as a burn injury. The method provides a plurality of epidermal/dermal cells, and applies that plurality of epidermal/dermal cells to the wound area.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: David M. Dixon
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Patent number: 7794995Abstract: This invention provides purified PKB Ser 473 kinase and methods of purifying it. The methods involve the use of several sequential steps, including subcellular fractionation to isolate a plasma membrane fraction and the use of gel filtration or chromatography that separates molecules according to their size or affinity.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Novartis Forschungsstiftung Zweigniederlassung Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical ResearchInventors: Jianhua Feng, Brian A Hemmings, Michelle M Hill
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Patent number: 7794999Abstract: The compositions and methods of the present invention involve the use of certain bacteria and/or their fermentate products to treat foods, such as fresh and processed meat products.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: CanBiocin, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Stiles
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Patent number: 7771751Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agent, a carrier protein, and an antimicrobial agent, wherein significant microbial growth is inhibited in the composition. The amount of the antimicrobial agent in the composition may be below the level that induces a toxicological effect or at a level where a potential side effect can be controlled or tolerated. Also provided are compositions comprising a poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agent, a carrier protein, a sugar, and optionally an antimicrobial agent. Methods of using the compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Abraxis Bioscience, LLCInventors: Neil P. Desai, Raj Selvaraj, Andrew Yang, Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Patent number: 7704494Abstract: A method for producing plant protection or plant-strengthening agent for fighting against bacterial and/or fungal plant diseases, in particular against a fire blight consisting in adding capable to proliferate fungal structures into an acid medium for treating plants.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Bio-Protect GmbHInventor: Stefan Kunz
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Patent number: 7670814Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of vitamin C from a substrate, such as for instance L-sorbosone using a microorganism belonging to the genus Ketogulonicigenium.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Tatsuo Hoshino, Teruhide Sugisawa
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Patent number: 7641900Abstract: The effect of the action of collagenase in treating lesions containing collagen or mixed fibrin clots (e.g., burns or ulcers) is improved by applying collagenase to the wound in combination with an organogel and a phosphatidylcholine, of which lecithin is a readily available source, particularly when the collagenase is first mixed and stored with that choline and an organic solvent and is subsequently mixed with a second individually stored formulation comprising a gel-forming agent and water, the two formulations individually having satisfactory shelf lives and the resultant mixture being applied to the lesion promptly after being formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New YorkInventors: Harry Soroff, Marcia Simon, Thomas Fallon, Peter Fallon, Gabriele Hatch
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Patent number: 7611862Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surface. In accordance with the method: bacterial spores are transferred from a place of origin to a test surface, the test surface comprises lanthanide ions. Aromatic molecules are released from the bacterial spores; a complex of the lanthanide ions and aromatic molecules is formed on the test surface, the complex is excited to generate a characteristic luminescence on the test surface; the luminescence on the test surface is detected and quantified.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventor: Adrian Ponce
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Patent number: 7608419Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surface. In accordance with the method: a matrix including lanthanide ions is provided on the surface containing the bacterial spores; functionalized aromatic molecules are released from the bacterial spores on the surface; a complex of the lanthanide ion and the aromatic molecule is formed on the surface; the complex of the lanthanide ion and the aromatic molecule is excited to generate a characteristic luminescence of the complex on the surface; and the bacterial spores exhibiting the luminescence of the complex on the surface are detected and quantified.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: California Institute of TechnologyInventor: Adrian Ponce
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Patent number: 7432087Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a-amino acids of general formula (2S-1) wherein: the group R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a group protecting the amino group or a group of formula —COOR2 wherein the group R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, an aryl or aralkyl group. The invention also concerns a-amino acids of general formula (2S-1) wherein the group R1 represents a group protecting the amino group or a group of formula —COOR2 wherein the group R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, an aryl or aralkyl group and their use as medicine.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche ScientifqueInventors: Jamal Ouazzani, Pierre Potier, Nobumichi-André Sasaki, Qian Wang
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Patent number: 7407793Abstract: The present invention relates to a consortium of Nitrosomonas eutropha and Nitrobacter winogradskyi, which is more effective at removing ammonia and nitrite than the commonly used consortium of Nitrosomonas europea and Nitrobacter winogradskyi, particularly in aquaculture such as shrimp ponds. Supplementation of the consortium in aquaculture such as shrimp ponds may lead to an increase in total yield, an increase in size, a decrease in Food Conversion Ratio (less food required per kg of shrimp obtained), and an increase in total per pond sales.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.Inventor: David J. Drahos
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Patent number: 7393528Abstract: Methods for exterminating pests using compositions comprising at least one protease enzyme. A detergent component may also be utilized in such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Inventor: Stephen L. Tvedten
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Patent number: 7390644Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Sphingomonas bacteria and a method of producing exopolysaccharides by culturing a Shpingomonas bacteria in a fermentation broth for a time and temperature effective for providing a sphingan exopolysaccharide in a slime form.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignees: Shin-Etsu Bio., Inc., Shin-Etsu Chemical Company, Ltd.Inventors: Motohide Yamazaki, Marcia Mikolajczak, Thomas J. Pollock, Richard W. Armentrout
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Patent number: 7361365Abstract: A method for repelling a pest using 2-isopropyl-3-methoxi-pyrazine as a pest repellent, particularly a mole repellent, and a pest repelling composition which comprises this compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Organox ABInventors: Mike Birkett, Jan Pettersson, John Picket
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Patent number: 7326182Abstract: Bio-affinity material containing at least one biologically active saccharide which is covalently bound via at least one spacer to a cross-linked matrix and that the material is autoclaved. Apparatus for contacting body fluids with the bio-affinity material is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Glycorex Transplantation ABInventor: Kurt G. L. Nilsson
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Patent number: RE42191Abstract: The present invention relates to improved methods for the production, isolation and purification of epothilone B. These methods include, for example, a fermentation process for the production of epothilone B, isolation via adsorption onto a resin, and subsequent purification.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Daniel Benigni, Thomas P. Tully, Brian L. Davis