Patents by Inventor James Martin Odom

James Martin Odom 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).

  • Carotenoid production from a single carbon substrate
    Publication number: 20040077068
    Abstract: A method for the production of carotenoid compounds is disclosed. The method relies on the use of microorganisms which metabolize single carbon substrates for the production of carotenoid compounds in high yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Patricia C. Brzostowicz, Qiong Cheng, Deana J. Dicosimo, Mattheos Koffas, Edward S. Miller, James Martin Odom, Stephen K. Picataggio, Pierre E. Rouviere
  • Anthraquinone inhibition of methane production in a ruminant animal
    Patent number: 5648258
    Abstract: Anthraquinone compounds inhibit methane production by methanogenic bacteria in the rumen of ruminant animals, increasing production of volatile fatty acids and feed utilization efficiency. Preferred anthraquinones are unsubstituted anthraquinone, 1-aminoanthraquinone, 1-chloroanthraquinone, 2-chloroanthraquinone, 2-chloro-3-carboxyanthraquinone, 1-hydroxyanthraquinone, and 9,10-dihydroanthraquinone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Bio-Technical Resources
    Inventor: James Martin Odom