Patents by Inventor Kendra Rumbaugh

Kendra Rumbaugh 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).

  • Glycoside hydrolases to treat biofilm-associated infections
    Patent number: 11878050
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods for reducing biofilm present on a surface comprising contacting the surface with a composition under conditions wherein the presence of the biofilm on the surface is reduced and antibiotic activity is increased, wherein the composition comprises at least two glycoside hydrolases and an antibiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Kendra Rumbaugh, Derek Fleming
  • GLYCOSIDE HYDROLASES TO TREAT BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20200016245
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods for reducing biofilm present on a surface comprising contacting the surface with a composition under conditions wherein the presence of the biofilm on the surface is reduced and antibiotic activity is increased, wherein the composition comprises at least two glycoside hydrolases and an antibiotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Kendra Rumbaugh, Derek Fleming
  • MODIFIED BACTERIAL CELL
    Publication number: 20110311488
    Abstract: We describe modified bacterial cells that are defective in gene expression and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections of animals and plants and the inhibition of bacterial biofilm formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicants: The University of Nottingham, Texas Tech University System Office of Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property, University Court of the University of Edingburgh
    Inventors: Stephen Diggle, Shanika Crusz, Stuart West, Ashleigh Griffin, Kendra Rumbaugh