Patents by Inventor Jorge Vivanco

Jorge Vivanco 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).

  • Herbicidal and bacteriostatic compounds from centaurea maculosa
    Publication number: 20050043178
    Abstract: The present invention provides environmentally friendly herbicidal and bacteriostactic compositions based on exudates of the invasive Centaurea maculosa (spotted knapweed). The active components are the two enantiomers of the flavonol catechin. The (?) enantiomer is used as a broad spectrum herbicide while the (+) enantiomer is used for its bactericidal and bacteriostatic activitics against soil borne bacteria. Methods of isolating and using the catchin-containing compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Jorge Vivanco, Harsh Bais, Frank Stemitz