Patents by Inventor Peter A. Vandenbergh
Peter A. Vandenbergh 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).
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Patent number: 8187862Abstract: A method and composition for bioremediation of environmental material. In one embodiment, material to be bioremediated is debris is obtained from a metropolitan street cleaning operation. An environmentally safe all natural non-pathogenic microbial composition is used under conditions sufficient to bioremediate the material.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: CL SolutionsInventors: Michael T. Saul, Efrain Torres, Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Publication number: 20080220504Abstract: A method and composition for bioremediation of environmental material. In one embodiment, material to be bioremediated is debris is obtained from a metropolitan street cleaning operation. An environmentally safe all natural non-pathogenic microbial composition is used under conditions sufficient to bioremediate the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: CL SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Michael T. Saul, Efrain Torres, Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 7341863Abstract: A method for the degradation of methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) and tertiary-butanol (TBA) using a mixture of Pseudomonas putida is described. The method enables almost complete remediation of MTBE and TBA in situ in contaminated water and/or soil.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Publication number: 20070218539Abstract: A method for the degradation of methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) and tertiary-butanol (TBA) using a mixture of Pseudomonas putida is described. The method enables almost complete remediation of MTBE and TBA in situ in contaminated water and/or soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 6762047Abstract: A composition useful for cleaning and bioremediation applications is provided which comprises a Pseudomonas species, an alkali metal nitrate, an ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, and optionally monoammonium phosphate as a buffer in an aqueous solution. The Pseudomonas sp. is stable during storage of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 6676842Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
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Publication number: 20030235904Abstract: A composition useful for cleaning and bioremediation applications is provided which comprises a Pseudomonas species, an alkali metal nitrate, an ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, and optionally monoammonium phosphate as a buffer in an aqueous solution. The Pseudomonas sp. is stable during storage of the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Publication number: 20030111428Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
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Patent number: 6558538Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
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Publication number: 20020158028Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
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Patent number: 6344141Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for controlling fecal odor production that develops from agricultural waste which accumulates because of the scale of hog and chicken farming. The compositions for controlling odor in waste comprise isolates of Pseudomonas sp. that assimilate ammonia, degrade skatole and reduce COD. The present invention further provides methods for controlling odors in animal waste storage facilities using the abovementioned Pseudomonas sp. compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Hiren K. Trivedi
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Patent number: 6277374Abstract: A method for producing a novel yeast and mold inhibiting products (FIC) from a Lactobacillus, particularly a Lactobacillus casei having the yeast and mold producing characteristics of Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus NRRL-B-15972 is described. The products (FIC) are particularly useful in retarding yeast and mold growth in foods and other materials in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Stephen W. King
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Patent number: 6068774Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for controlling fecal odor production that develops from agricultural waste which accumulates because of the scale of hog and chicken farming. The compositions for controlling odor in waste comprise isolates of Pseudomonas sp. that assimilate ammonia, degrade skatole and reduce COD. The present invention further provides methods for controlling odors in animal waste storage facilities using the abovementioned Pseudomonas sp. compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Hiren K. Trivedi
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Patent number: 5980747Abstract: A composition and method for preserving Pseudomonads is described. The composition includes an alkali metal nitrate, and optionally monoammonium phosphate as a buffer in an aqueous solution to preserve the bacteria. The compositions are useful for bioremediation.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Blair S. Kunka, Hiren K. Trivedi
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Patent number: 5972673Abstract: An isolated DNA of a Lactococcus lactisshowing a SEQ ID NO:1 encoding a restriction and two modification enzymes (R/M SEQ ID NO: 2, 3 and 4). The isolated DNA is used to transform sensitive dairy cultures, such as Lactococcus lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus, to provide phage resistance. Escherichia coli can be used to produce endonucleases.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients CompanyInventors: Sylvain Moineau, Shirley A. Walker, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 5965414Abstract: A method for producing a novel yeast and mold inhibiting products (FIC) from a Lactobacillus, particularly a Lactobacillus casei having the yeast and mold producing characteristics of Lactobacillus casei var. rhamnosus NRRL-B-15972 is described. The products (FIC) are particularly useful in retarding yeast and mold growth in foods and other materials in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Stephen W. King
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Patent number: 5928688Abstract: DNA encoding phage resistance protein which aborts infection by the phage, designated as AbiE. The DNA which is contained in a Lactococcus lactis deposited as NRRL-B-21443 and described in SEQ ID NO:1, is incorporated into a bacterium to encode the AbiE and provide phage resistance. Lactococcus and other bacteria encoding the AbiE are useful in industrial fermentations wherein phage are a problem.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients CompanyInventors: Sylvain Moineau, Barbara J. Holler, Peter A. Vandenbergh, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Jeffrey K. Kondo
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Patent number: 5925388Abstract: An isolated DNA of a Lactococcus lactis showing a SEQ ID NO:1 encoding a restriction and twp modification enzymes (R/M SEQ ID NO: 2, 3 and 4). The isolated DNA is used to transform sensitive dairy cultures, such as Lactococcus lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus, to provide phage resistance. Escherichia coli can be used to produce endonucleases.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients CompanyInventors: Sylvain Moineau, Shirley A. Walker, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Peter A. Vandenbergh
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Patent number: 5910571Abstract: DNA encoding phage resistance protein which aborts infection by the phage, designated as AbiE. The DNA which is contained in a Lactococcus lactis deposited as NRRL-B-21443 and described in SEQ ID NO:1, is incorporated into a bacterium to encode the AbiE and provide phage resistance. Lactococcus and other bacteria encoding the AbiE are useful in industrial fermentations wherein phage are a problem.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1997Date of Patent: June 8, 1999Assignee: Quest International Flavors & Food Ingredients CompanyInventors: Sylvain Moineau, Barbara J. Holler, Peter A. Vandenbergh, Ebenezer R. Vedamuthu, Jeffrey K. Kondo
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Patent number: 5877272Abstract: A bacteriocin produced by Lactococcus lactis NRRL-B-18535 is described. The bacteriocin is useful in foods and other materials and has a wide spectrum of activity against Gram-positive bacteria in a pH range between 2 and 8.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1991Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Microlife Technics, Inc.Inventors: Peter A. Vandenbergh, Shirley A. Walker, Blair S. Kunka