Patents by Inventor Mingwu Cui

Mingwu Cui 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).

  • Nitrite-degrading and TSNA-degrading bacteria and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 10888109
    Abstract: Provided herein are bacterial strains that are capable of degrading nitrite and/or TSNAs. Also provided herein are methods of using such bacterial strains to degrade nitrite and/or TSNAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Ujwala Warek, Mark T. Nielsen, Dongmei Xu, Mingwu Cui, Xue Luo, Xiaohong Jin, Elisabeth Miller, Kwang Choi
  • Nitrite-Degrading and TSNA-Degrading Bacteria and Methods of Making and Using
    Publication number: 20190200668
    Abstract: Provided herein are bacterial strains that are capable of degrading nitrite and/or TSNAs. Also provided herein are methods of using such bacterial strains to degrade nitrite and/or TSNAs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Ujwala Warek, Mark T. Nielsen, Dongmei Xu, Mingwu Cui, Xue Luo, Xiaohong Jin, Elisabeth Miller, Kwang Choi
  • Nitrite-degrading and TSNA-degrading bacteria and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 10226064
    Abstract: Provided herein are bacterial strains that are capable of degrading nitrite and/or TSNAs. Also provided herein are methods of using such bacterial strains to degrade nitrite and/or TSNAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventors: Ujwala Warek, Mark T. Nielsen, Dongmei Xu, Mingwu Cui, Xue Luo, Xiaohong Jin, Elisabeth Miller, Kwang Choi
  • NITRITE-DEGRADING AND TSNA-DEGRADING BACTERIA AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING
    Publication number: 20140261481
    Abstract: Provided herein are bacterial strains that are capable of degrading nitrite and/or TSNAs. Also provided herein are methods of using such bacterial strains to degrade nitrite and/or TSNAs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ujwala Warek, Mark T. Nielsen, Dongmei Xu, Mingwu Cui, Xue Luo, Cathy Jin, Elisabeth Miller, Kwang Choi
  • USE OF CHLORATE, SULFUR OR OZONE TO REDUCE TOBACCO SPECIFIC NITROSAMINES
    Publication number: 20110289836
    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: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Mingwu Cui, Mark T. Nielsen, Robert F. Hart, III, Michael L. Overbey, David J. Watson, John R. Chipley
  • Use of chlorate, sulfur or ozone to reduce tobacco specific nitrosamines
    Patent number: 7992575
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
    Inventors: Mingwu Cui, Mark T. Nielsen, Robert F. Hart, III, Michael L. Overbey, David J. Watson, John R. Chipley
  • 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