Patents by Inventor Jacques E. Germond

Jacques E. Germond 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).

  • Lactobacillus bulgaricus having decreased acid production and/or improved aroma and flavor production
    Patent number: 5545554
    Abstract: The present invention concerns Lactobacillus bulgaricus wherein the lactate dehydrogenase activity is lower than 50%, preferably lower than 10%, of the lactate dehydrogenase activity of Lactobacillus bulgaricus wild type strain.The present invention concerns also the food composition comprising said Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jacques E. Germond, Herbert Hottinger, Olivier Mignot, Beat Mollet, Koichiro Tsuda