Patents by Inventor Beth K. Gershon

Beth K. Gershon 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).

  • Antimicrobial for in-vitro diagnostic kits
    Patent number: 4931446
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition containing quinolones and parabens provides surprising fungicidal and bactericidal activity when used in serum or protein-based in-vitro diagnostic kits. Also, a method of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungi in in-vitro diagnostic kits by adding the new antimicrobial composition to the kit components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Bonnie Berger-Neel, Beth K. Gershon, John P. Groff