Patents by Inventor Shigeru Oita

Shigeru Oita 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).

  • Bactericidal composition containing peptide and chelating agent
    Publication number: 20030091555
    Abstract: A bactericidal composition is provided, which comprises as effective ingredients (a) at least one substance selected from the group consisting of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and metal salts thereof and (b) at least one substance selected from the group consisting of alpha-type thionin and beta-type thionin. The bactericidal composition, for example, has the effect of sterilizing food poisoning bacteria at a low concentration and is highly safe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION
    Inventor: Shigeru Oita
  • Chelate compound-containing antibacterial agent for Helicobacter pylori
    Patent number: 6429225
    Abstract: An antibacterial agent is provided, which has an action for inhibiting growth of Helicobacter pylori participating to occurrence of chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer, and a highly safe substance is used as an effective component therein. An antibacterial agent for Helicobacter pylori is characterized in that at least one substance selected from the group consisting of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and its metal salts is contained as an effective component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignees: Director of National Institute of Agrobiological Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, National Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Toshiro Nagai, Shigeru Oita
  • Chelate compound-containing antibacterial agent for helicobacter pylori
    Publication number: 20020058696
    Abstract: An antibacterial agent is provided, which has an action for inhibiting growth of Helicobacter pylori participating to occurrence of chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer, and a highly safe substance is used as an effective component therein. An antibacterial agent for Helicobacter pylori is characterized in that at least one substance selected from the group consisting of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and its metal salts is contained as an effective component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: DIRECTOR OF NTL. INST. OF AGROBIOLOGICAL RESOURCES , MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
    Inventors: Toshiro Nagai, Shigeru Oita
  • Antimicrobial agent against acid-resistant and heat-resistant bacteria
    Patent number: 6329011
    Abstract: An antimicrobial agent with a high degree of safety is provided, which is derived from a natural product and can exhibit growth-inhibitory activity against acid-resistant and heat-resistant bacteria such as Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris, which is resistant against pasteurization and causes spoilage of fruit juice. The antimicrobial agent against acid-resistant and heat-resistant bacteria contains as an effective ingredient alpha-type thionin and/or beta-type thionin. A preservative for fruit juice is also provided, which contains as an effective ingredient the alpha-type thionin and/or beta-type thionin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignees: Director General of Shikoku National Agricultural Experiment Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Inventor: Shigeru Oita