Patents by Inventor Bjoern Eggert Christensen

Bjoern Eggert Christensen 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).

  • POLYPEPTIDES AND NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING SAME
    Publication number: 20100285171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides and isolated nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptides, as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides in animal feed. An example of a polypeptide of the invention is the so-called L12 protein from Bacillus licheniformis ATCC 14580 which improves the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) and/or acts as a gut microflora modulator. The invention furthermore relates to the probiotic use of strains of Bacillus which produce proteins related to L12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES A/S
    Inventors: PETER RAHBEK OESTERGAARD, LENE NONBOE ANDERSEN, AURELIA SEON, CARLOS SIMOES-NUNES, ANNA-MARIA KLÜNTER, LEONARDO DE MARIA, BJOERN EGGERT CHRISTENSEN
  • METHODS FOR KILLING SPORES AND DISINFECTING OR STERILIZING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20090104172
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for killing or inactivating spores, by contacting the spores with a haloperoxidase, hydrogen peroxide, chloride or bromide ions, and ammonium ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Bjoern Eggert Christensen, Marie Allesen-Holm, Steffen Danielsen, Morten Gjermansen
  • Methods and Compositions for Killing Spores
    Publication number: 20080286256
    Abstract: The invention provides a sporocidal composition comprising a laccase or a compound exhibiting laccase activity, a source of oxygen and a source of iodide ions. A method of killing or inactivating spores and a method of decontaminating a location, which has been exposed to spores, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Lars Henrik Oestergaard, Bjoern Eggert Christensen, Steffen Danielsen
  • Method for killing spores
    Patent number: 7267818
    Abstract: A method for killing or inactivating spores, by contacting the spores with a haloperoxidase, a source of hydrogen peroxide and a source of iodide ions. The spores may additionally be contacted with a haloperoxidase enhancing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Steffen Danielsen, Bjoern Eggert Christensen