Patents by Inventor Sara-Ann Gusik

Sara-Ann Gusik 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).

  • Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
    Patent number: 5753614
    Abstract: Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: AMBI Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Blackburn, June Polak, Sara-Ann Gusik, Stephen D. Rubino
  • Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
    Patent number: 5691301
    Abstract: Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: AMBI Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Blackburn, June Polak, Sara-Ann Gusik, Stephen D Rubino
  • Nisin compositions for use as enhanced broad range bactericides
    Patent number: 5260271
    Abstract: Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Applied Microbiology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Blackburn, June Polak, Sara-Ann Gusik, Stephen D. Rubino
  • Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
    Patent number: 5217950
    Abstract: Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Applied Microbiology, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Blackburn, June Polak, Sara-Ann Gusik, Stephen D. Rubino
  • Nisin compositions for use as enhanced, broad range bactericides
    Patent number: 5135910
    Abstract: Bacteriocin compositions comprising lanthionine containing bacteriocins and non-bactericidal agents. When the bacteriocin compositions are combined with a suitable carrier with each component present in sufficient quantities such that the composition is effective against Gram negative bacteria in addition to Gram positive bacteria, they become enhanced, rapid acting, broad range bactericides suitable for a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: The Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York
    Inventors: Peter Blackburn, June Polak, Sara-Ann Gusik, Stephen D. Rubino
  • Novel bacteriocin compositions for use as enhanced broad range bactericides and methods of preventing and treating microbial infection
    Patent number: 4980163
    Abstract: Broad range bacteriocin compositions are provided. The compositions can be dissolved or suspended in a suitable solvent or matrix and are more active towards a broader range of bacteria than are any of the component parts. The dissolved or suspended compositions constitute enhanced broad range bactericides. The compositions include lysostaphin and a lanthionine containing peptide bacteriocin; lysostaphin, a lanthionine containing peptide bacteriocin and a chelating agent; and lysostaphin, a lanthionine containing peptide, a chelating agent and a surfactant. Each component is present in the enhanced broad range bactericide in sufficient amount such that the bactericide is more effective against staphylococci than is lysostaphin alone and is more effective at treating and preventing a broad range of microbial infections. Methods of treating bacterial infections using said compositions and bactericides are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Public Health Research Institute of the City of New York
    Inventors: Peter Blackburn, Sara-Ann Gusik, June Polak, Stephen D. Rubino