Patents by Inventor Maria C. Ralha

Maria C. Ralha 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).

  • Multi-test format with gel-forming matrix for characterization of microorganisms
    Patent number: 5627045
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the characterization of various microorganisms. In particular, the present invention is suited for the characterization of commonly encountered microorganisms (e.g., E. coli, S. aureus, etc.), as well as commercially and industrially important organisms from various and diverse environments. For example, the present invention is particularly suited for the growth and characterization of the actinomycetes and fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Biolog, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Bochner, Maria C. Ralha