Patents by Inventor Edmund M. Powers

Edmund M. Powers 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).

  • IMViC test method
    Patent number: 4187351
    Abstract: An improved IMViC test method is disclosed which is suitable for conducting multiple bacterial IMViC tests on solid media. The method comprises (1) obtaining a suitable culture of bacteria by growing the bacteria first in LST broth, then in EC broth and finally on EMB agar; (2) inoculating a test plate containing solid test media for the IMViC tests in separate compartments; (3) incubating said inoculated test plate; and (4) determining the results of the tests. The period of incubation for the IMViC tests has been reduced to 48 hours by this method. A test plate suitable for use with this method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Edmund M. Powers