Patents by Inventor Stephen Vesper

Stephen Vesper 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 of identifying and quantifying specific fungi and bacteria
    Patent number: 6387652
    Abstract: Fungi and bacteria can be detected and rapidly quantified by using the nucleotide sequences taught here that are specific to the particular species or group of species of fungi or bacteria. Use of the sequences can be made with fluorescent labeled probes, such as in the TaqMan™ system which produces real time detection of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) products. Other methods of detection and quantification based on these sequences include hybridization, conventional PCR or other molecular techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
    Inventors: Richard Haugland, Stephen Vesper