Patents by Inventor Gary A. Strobel

Gary A. Strobel 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).

  • Methods for treating Dutch elm disease
    Patent number: 4377571
    Abstract: A method for treating Dutch elm disease by treatment of an elm tree with a microorganism comprising P. syringae or equivalent. The method includes the step of applying the microorganism to an elm tree early in the growing seaons and wherein no more than 10% of the crown of the tree is infected with the disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1983
    Assignee: Research and Development Institute, Inc. at Montana State University
    Inventor: Gary A. Strobel
  • Method for treating Dutch elm disease
    Patent number: 4342746
    Abstract: A novel method for treating Dutch elm disease by use of a certain type of P. syringae. This method includes the step of applying this microorganism to an elm tree early in the growing season. Also disclosed is a process for isolating an antimycotic substance formed by an exemplary strain of this type of microorganism, and a process for isolating a high molecular weight antibiotic also formed by this exemplary strain. In addition, the high molecular weight antibiotic is disclosed, as well as methods for treating Dutch elm disease using either the high molecular weight antibiotic or the antimycotic substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Endowment and Alumni Foundation at Montana State University
    Inventor: Gary A. Strobel
  • Method for treating Dutch elm disease using P. syringae
    Patent number: 4277462
    Abstract: A novel method for treating Dutch elm disease by use of a certain strain of Pseudomonas syringae. This method includes the step of injecting this microorganism into an elm tree. Also disclosed is a process for isolating the antimycotic substance formed by the microorganism and the antimycotic substance itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Assignee: Endowment and Research Foundation at Montana State University
    Inventor: Gary A. Strobel