Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Somerville

Ronald L. Somerville 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).

  • E.Coli bacteria carrying recombinant plasmids and their use in the fermentative production of L-tryptophan
    Patent number: 4371614
    Abstract: A bacterium which comprises a host of the genus Escherichia deficient in the enzyme tryptophanase carrying a plasmid with genetic information to control L-tryptophan production is useful for the fermentative production of L-tryptophan in high yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Anderson, Klaus M. Herrmann, Ronald L. Somerville