Patents by Inventor Derek Fleming

Derek Fleming 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).

  • Glycoside hydrolases to treat biofilm-associated infections
    Patent number: 11878050
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods for reducing biofilm present on a surface comprising contacting the surface with a composition under conditions wherein the presence of the biofilm on the surface is reduced and antibiotic activity is increased, wherein the composition comprises at least two glycoside hydrolases and an antibiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Kendra Rumbaugh, Derek Fleming
  • GLYCOSIDE HYDROLASES TO TREAT BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20200016245
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods for reducing biofilm present on a surface comprising contacting the surface with a composition under conditions wherein the presence of the biofilm on the surface is reduced and antibiotic activity is increased, wherein the composition comprises at least two glycoside hydrolases and an antibiotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kendra Rumbaugh, Derek Fleming