Patents by Inventor Steve Aellen

Steve Aellen 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).

  • New molecular tools for the rapid assessment of the presence and viability of microorganisms and methods of use
    Publication number: 20040110247
    Abstract: Overall ratios of ribosomal DNA and ribosomal RNA in microorganisms following exposure to an antimicrobial is shown to correspond to the presence and viability of the microorganism. Methods are provided to assess the presence and viability of microorganisms, by administering an antimicrobial to a population of microorganisms having a first and second marker, quantifying the first and second markers, and determining the ratio between the quantity of the first and second marker. A concordant result indicates the presence of viable microorganisms, whereas a discordant result indicates the presence of non-viable microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Philippe Moreillon, Yok Ai Que, Steve Aellen