Patents by Inventor Vincent Scuilla

Vincent Scuilla 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).

  • Patent number: 10716310
    Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 712 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 618.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20200178548
    Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 618 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 712.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20160271285
    Abstract: A process and kit for decontaminating crumb rubber or synthetic turf involves use of an antimicrobial agent for killing microorganisms embedded within or upon the crumb rubber or the synthetic turf, and/or subsequently using a non-pathogenic microbe to degrade organic materials in the crumb rubber or synthetic turf which degrades organic materials which may harbor odor causing organisms therefore preventing them from becoming established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Synthetic Turf Treat, LLC
    Inventors: Stanley Reed Weller, Suhail Massad, Vincent Scuilla, Lauren G. Danielson
  • Patent number: 9307770
    Abstract: The invention related to the use of Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 (ATCC PTA-122188) for inhibiting Clostridium pathogens in a material contaminated with the pathogens. The strain can be added to animal feed, animal waste or food processing facility waste that is contained with Clostridium to inhibit the pathogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Patent number: 9253988
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Bacillus licheniformis strain OBT618 (ATCC PTA-122188) for inhibiting Clostridium pathogens in a material such as water or manure contaminated with the pathogen. The strain can be added to drinking water, animal feed or animal litter to reduce disease caused by the presence of Clostridium in an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150257390
    Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150257391
    Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus licheniformis is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of pathogens of Clostridium. The strain has numerous applications for improving safety and reducing incidents of disease in humans and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150257400
    Abstract: A process for inhibiting foodborne pathogens and reducing foodborne disease involves contacting a living animal, a dressed carcass, or a cut of meat with an effective amount of a bacillus strain exhibiting antibacterial activity. Strains of antibacterial bacillus that are particularly effective for inhibiting Vibrio were discovered. These include Bacillus licheniformis OBT 712 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OBT 618.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Publication number: 20150258150
    Abstract: A novel strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is effective in inhibiting the growth and activity of gram negative bacteria that can present health and safety problems for food processing, agriculture and other areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Steven J. MacKenzie, Lauren G. Danielson, Vincent Scuilla
  • Patent number: 8609398
    Abstract: A process of selectively degrading fatty acids in fat-containing waste materials without significant degradation of triglycerides, thereby converting otherwise economically burdensome waste materials into valuable products, involves contacting a fat-containing waste comprising triglycerides and fatty acids with a bacterial culture comprising Pseudomonas bacteria capable of degrading fatty acids into water and carbon dioxide, and wherein the bacterial culture is substantially free of microorganisms capable of producing extra-cellular lipase in an amount that would cause significant degradation of the triglycerides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Reuter, Vincent Scuilla, Lauren G. Danielson, Steven J. MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 6676842
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20030111428
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
  • Patent number: 6558538
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20020158028
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) is placed in the container and the container is inserted into a drain opening (102). The container moves to the bottom of the trap (106) of the drainage system. The container is preferably located at least partially beneath the water or drainage fluid (110) in the bottom of the trap. The cord and stopper prevent the container from moving beyond the trap. The cord and stopper allow for removal of the container from the drainage system, once the composition has been fully dispensed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Osprey Biotechnics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Scuilla, Peter A. Vandenbergh, David E. Glendening, Perry T. Patterson