Patents by Inventor Michael Ivan Page

Michael Ivan Page 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 amino acids and enzymes used therefor
    Publication number: 20020012975
    Abstract: A process for producing &agr;-amino acid from starting material comprising &agr;-amino amide enantiomers (A) and (B) is such that enantiomer (A) is converted preferentially over enantiomer (B) so that a time independent excess of at least 90%, preferably at least 98% is given. The reaction is catalysed by an amidase which may in particular be produced by specific Rhodococcus species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Ivan Page, Timothy Mark Beard
  • Production of amino acids and enzymes used therefor
    Patent number: 6268185
    Abstract: A process for producing &agr;-amino acid from starting material comprising &agr;-amino amide enantiomers (A) and (B) is such that enantiomer (A) is converted preferentially over enantiomer (B) so that a time independent excess of at least 90%, preferably at least 98% is given. The reaction is catalyzed by an amidase which may in particular be produced by specific Rhodococcus species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: CIBA Specialty Chemicals Water Treatments Limited
    Inventors: Michael Ivan Page, Timothy Mark Beard