Patents by Inventor Alex P. Kuritza

Alex P. Kuritza has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • DNA probes for identification of bacteroides species
    Patent number: 4977251
    Abstract: DNA hybridization probes have been developed which identify Bacteroides fragilis, members of the Bacteroides fragilis group of species, and members of Bacteroides - Fusobacterium. These probes can be used to detect these obligately anaerobic bacteria in clinical specimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: University of Illinois Board of Trustees
    Inventors: Abigail A. Salyers, Alex P. Kuritza