Patents by Inventor Marlene R. Barton

Marlene R. Barton 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).

  • Bacterial degradation of 4-chlorobiphenyl
    Patent number: 4999300
    Abstract: A novel strain of Pseudomonas capable of utilizing 4-chlorobiphenyl as sole carbon and energy source is disclosed. The bacterium identified as Pseudomonas MB86 is shown to degrade 4-chlorobiphenyl to 4'-chloroacetophenone and other metabolites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventor: Marlene R. Barton