Patents by Inventor Maynard G. Hogberg

Maynard G. Hogberg 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).

  • Immunological prevention of boar odor in uncastrated male pigs
    Patent number: 4610877
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel immunogens which can be employed in a method for eliminating the offensive odor associated with the preparation of meats derived from uncastrated male pigs. "Boar taint," as the characteristic odor has been termed, can be eliminated, or at least substantially reduced by the administration of novel immunogen compositions which are chemical conjugates formed of certain C.sub.19 .DELTA..sup.16 -steroids and their mixtures with a carrier protein. The immunogens can be administered in conventional forms including a vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: Research Corporation
    Inventors: Albert M. Pearson, Roger I. Brooks, Maynard G. Hogberg, James J. Pestka, J. Ian Gray