Patents by Inventor Michael Overbey

Michael Overbey 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).

  • Use of chlorate, sulfur or ozone to reduce tobacco specific nitrosamines
    Publication number: 20060196516
    Abstract: A method is provided for reducing levels of tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA) in tobacco during barn curing. The method includes contacting tobacco with chlorate, sulfur, ozone or combinations thereof in amounts effective for controlling or reducing bacterial an/or fungal populations on or in tobacco.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mingwu Cui, Mark Nielsen, Robert Hart, Michael Overbey, David Watson, John Chipley