Patents by Inventor Jiro Akimaru

Jiro Akimaru 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).

  • DNA fragments containing biotin biosynthetase gene and use of the same
    Patent number: 6410293
    Abstract: A DNA fragment containing a gene concerned in biotin biosynthesis and derived from a microorganism belonging to the genus Sphingomonas, a plasmid containing said DNA fragment, and a biotin-producing transformant containing said plasmid. There is provided a technique for utilizing a gene concerned in biotin biosynthesis and derived from a microorganism belonging to the genus Sphingomonas, for breeding of a biotin-producing micro-organism by genetic engineering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Fujio Mukumoto, Shoichi Nishio, Jiro Akimaru, Satoshi Mitsuda