Patents by Inventor Malcolm R. Brandon

Malcolm R. Brandon 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).

  • Production of proteins in active forms
    Patent number: 5008377
    Abstract: A method for the preparation of a protein in a physiologically active or native form, which method includesproviding a source of protein in a solubilized form,and a cationic exchange medium;contacting the source of protein and cationic exchange medium; andrecovering the protein in a physiologically active form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Assignee: Bunge (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Patroni, Malcolm R. Brandon
  • Production of proteins in active forms
    Patent number: 4992531
    Abstract: A method for the recovery of proteins in a solubilized form from host cells including providing a source of host cells incorporating a synthesized or expressed protein; providing a source of at least one cationic surfactant; and treating the host cells with at least one cationic surfactant, in an amount sufficient to effect solubilization of the proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: Bunge (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Patroni, Malcolm R. Brandon
  • Method of regulating animal reproduction
    Patent number: 4980166
    Abstract: A method of inducing or increasing ovulation in female animals which method includes administering to the animal an effective amount of a ruminant follicle-stimulating hormone, (as hereinbefore defined).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Bunge (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Malcolm R. Brandon
  • Solubilization of protein aggregates
    Patent number: 4797474
    Abstract: A method for the recovery of proteins which method includes providing a source of protein in an insoluble form, a source of at least one cationic surfactant; treating the insoluble protein with the at least one cationic surfactant in an amount sufficient to effect solubilization without substantial modification to the structural backbone of the protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Bunge (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Patroni, Malcolm R. Brandon