Patents by Inventor Paolo Carrera

Paolo Carrera 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).

  • Cloning of the gene coding the isoamylase enzyme and its use in the production of said enzyme
    Patent number: 5457037
    Abstract: The structural gene encoding isoamylase from Pseudomonas SMP 1 is obtained. Also described are vectors comprising the isoamylase gene and host microorganisms transformed by these vectors. The transformed host microorganisms are capable of expressing and/or secreting mature isoamylase having biological activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Enichem Synthesis, S.p.A.
    Inventors: Angelo Tognoni, Paolo Carrera, Barbara Camerini, Giuliano Galli, Giuseppe Lucchese, Guido Grandi, Carlo Di Gennaro
  • Mutant of Bacillus subtilis
    Patent number: 5264363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable mutant of Bacillus subtilis which can produce surfactin with high yields, a method of producing surfactin with the use of the strain and the use of the surfactin obtained for pharmaceutical, energy and environmental problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Eniricerche S.p.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Carrera, Paola Cosmina, Guido Grandi
  • Method of producing surfactin with the use of mutant of Bacillus subtilis
    Patent number: 5227294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable mutant of Bacillus subtilis which can produce surfactin with high yields, a method of producing surfactin with the use of the strain and the use of the surfactin obtained for pharmaceutical, energy and environmental problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Eniricerche S.p.A.
    Inventors: Paolo Carrera, Paola Cosmina, Guido Grandi