Patents by Inventor Victoria A. Dagy

Victoria A. Dagy 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).

  • Broth and method for detecting E. coli in mixed water samples
    Patent number: 4072575
    Abstract: A broth medium for the detection of Escherichia coli in water samples, i.e., sewage specimens, and process for inoculation and incubation of said broth to conduct satisfactory detection tests. The medium employs para-coumaric acid and acetazolamide to inhibit growth of unwanted microorganisms and thus greatly reduces false positive test results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Lanham, Ralph A. Wilkinson, Victoria A. Dagy