Patents by Inventor Bassie J. Kamara

Bassie J. Kamara 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).

  • Process for preserving acid producing bacteria and compositions produced thereby
    Patent number: 4720460
    Abstract: Described is a method to stabilize or preserve acid-producing bacteria in a buffered solution. A carrier may be added that is not a specific substrate for the bacteria in order to give texture, most preferably the carrier being polyethylene glycol or sodium alginate. Optionally, other ingredients such as anti-oxidants, mold inhibitors, and/or salts may be added. These compositions may be stored at temperatures above freezing for a time from a few days up to about 2 months or longer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: Miles Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Barach, Bassie J. Kamara