Patents by Inventor Harry Flint

Harry Flint 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).

  • Lactic acid utilising bacteria and their therapeutic use
    Publication number: 20070258953
    Abstract: There is provided a method of isolating novel lactic acid utilizing bacteria from human faeces, as well as novel strains so obtained. The use of the novel lactic acid utilising bacteria in therapy, including prophylactic therapy, is described and is of particular relevance for lactic-acidosis, short bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disorders such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A probiotic comprising the live lactic acid utilising bacteria is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Sylvia Duncan, Harry Flint
  • Anti-bacterial compositions
    Publication number: 20050148518
    Abstract: Anti-bacterial composition comprising an admixture of an organic acid (excluding acetate, propionate and butyrate) together with a coumarin or coumarin glycoside. Preferred organic acids include lactate, citrate and benzoate, especially L-lactate. Preferred coumarins are esculetin, scopoletin, imbelliferone and Coumarin (1,2-benzopyrone). The composition, which is effective against E. coli 0157, Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter and MRSA, can be used to disinfect buildings or instruments and in food preparation, e.g., as a vegetable wash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Rowett Research Institute
    Inventors: Elizabeth McWilliam Leitch, Sylvia Duncan, Harry Flint, Colin Stewart