Patents by Inventor Brian J. Wilkinson

Brian J. Wilkinson 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).

  • strain and bacteriocin
    Patent number: 8470583
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated Lactobacillus paracasei bacterium, deposited as NRRL B-50314, that secretes a bacteriocin. More specifically, the bacteriocin has antibacterial activity against a range of Gram-positive bacteria, including but not limited to Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and other Lactobacillus species. Additionally, the bacteriocin has antibacterial activity against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Siqing Liu, Kenneth M. Bischoff, Brian J. Wilkinson
  • Portable game hoist
    Patent number: 5588907
    Abstract: A portable game hoist for hanging game or other objects from an existing support structure. The inventive device includes a main beam which can be rested upon or secured relative to a support structure such as spaced rafters or a vertical support. A winch is secured relative to a first end of the main beam and stores a cable which is directed through the main beam to a second end thereof. The cable extends over a pulley at the second end of the main beam and couples with a hanger so as to permit hanging of game animals or the like relative to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventors: Richard P. DePietro, Brian J. Wilkinson