Patents by Inventor Nancy S. Word

Nancy S. Word 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).

  • Novel thermostable, aciduric alpha-amylase and method for its production
    Patent number: 4578352
    Abstract: This invention relates to an alpha-amylase enzyme exhibiting thermostability at an acidic pH which is derived from a spore-forming, thermophilic, anaerobic bacterium and to a process for its production. This alpha-amylase is especially useful for the preparation of glucose-containing syrups from starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M. Katkocin, Nancy S. Word, Shiow-Shong Yang
  • Thermostable glucoamylase and method for its production
    Patent number: 4536477
    Abstract: This invention relates to a glucoamylase enzyme exhibiting thermostability at pH values between 6 and 7 which is derived from a spore-forming, thermophilic, anaerobic bacterium and to a process for its production. The glucoamylase is especially useful for the preparation of glucose-containing syrups from starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1985
    Assignee: CPC International Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis M. Katkocin, Nancy S. Word, Shiow-Shong Yang