Patents by Inventor Michele Alice Buchanan

Michele Alice Buchanan 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).

  • Foodstuff preservation
    Patent number: 6146675
    Abstract: A natural microbiocidal and/or microbiostatic composition wherein the sole antibiotic antimicrobiocidal agent is Natamycin which inhibits or destroys yeast and mold in selected foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Charles Cirigliano, Michele Alice Buchanan
  • Foodstuff preservation
    Patent number: 5895680
    Abstract: A natural microbiocidal and/or microbiostatic combination of Natamycin and Nisin is disclosed which synergistically inhibits or destroys bacteria, yeast and mold in foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Thomas J. Lipton
    Inventors: Michael Charles Cirigliano, Michele Alice Buchanan