Patents by Inventor Alexandre Hébert

Alexandre Hébert 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).

  • Polynucleotides for the detection of O157:H7 and O157:NM verotoxin producers
    Patent number: 8088572
    Abstract: Polynucleotide primers and probes for the specific detection of E. coli 0157:H7 and/or E. coli 0157:NM which produces verotoxin in samples are provided. The primers and probes can be used in real time diagnostic assays for rapid detection of E. coli 0157:H7 and/or E. coli 0157:NM which produces verotoxin. The primers and probes can be used in real-time diagnostic assays for rapid detection of E. coli 0157:H7 and/or E. coli 0157:NM which produces verotoxin in a variety of situations and are capable of distinguishing E. coli 0157:H7 and/or E. coli 0157:NM which produces verotoxin from other E. coli strains. Kits comprising the primers and probes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: AES Chemunex S.A.
    Inventors: Gregory Taylor, Yvan Cote, Alexandre Hébert