Patents by Inventor Peter J. Cotty

Peter J. Cotty 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).

  • Method for the control or prevention of aflatoxin contamination using a non-toxigenic strain of Aspergillus flavus
    Patent number: 5294442
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the control or prevention of aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities. Non-toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus are shown to inhibit aflatoxin production by toxigenic strains. Additionally, the non-toxigenic strains produce a factor in culture that alone inhibits aflatoxin production by toxigenic strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Peter J. Cotty
  • Use of native Aspergillus flavus strains to prevent aflatoxin contamination
    Patent number: 5171686
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the control or prevention of aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities. Non-toxigenic strains of Aspergillus flavus are shown to inhibit aflatoxin production by toxigenic strains. Additionally, the non-toxigenic strains produce a factor in culture that alone inhibits aflatoxin production by toxigenic strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Agriculture
    Inventor: Peter J. Cotty