Patents by Inventor Jann M. Ichida

Jann M. Ichida 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).

  • Bacteria useful for degrading keratin
    Patent number: 6214576
    Abstract: Bacillus licheniformis O.W.U. 138B and 88B and other bacterial strains capable of degrading feathers isolated from wild birds, are disclosed. The strains and the keratinases produced by these strains are useful for degrading waste feathers produced by commercial poultry processing; producing animal feed, fertilizer, or natural gas from poultry waste; and cleaning of certain fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventors: Edward H. Burtt, Jr., Jann M. Ichida
  • Keratinase produced by Bacillus licheniformis
    Patent number: 5877000
    Abstract: Bacillus licheniformis O.W.U. 138B and 88B and other bacterial strains capable of degrading feathers isolated from wild birds, are disclosed. The strains and the keratinases produced by these strains are useful for degrading waste feathers produced by commercial poultry processing; producing animal feed, fertilizer, or natural gas from poultry waste; and cleaning of certain fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventors: Edward H. Burtt, Jr., Jann M. Ichida