Patents by Inventor Charles O'Kane

Charles O'Kane 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).

  • Gene expression system
    Patent number: 5843702
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an expression system which comprises a phage-like bacteriocin("phibacin") or a mutant thereof, or a gene or mutant of a phibacin having a function in gene expression, such as a repressor gene, which is used to transform bacterial host for the producion of proteins, in particular in gram positive bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: David John McConnell, Kevin Martin Devine, Charles O'Kane