Patents by Inventor William M. Rutherford

William M. Rutherford 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).

  • 4 strain direct-fed microbial
    Patent number: 5725853
    Abstract: Growth and well being promotion of domesticated meat-producing animals is accomplished by administering to the animal in conjunction with its normal feed ration, direct-fed microbial consortium of bacteria consisting essentially of Streptococcus faecium 301, Lactobacillus plantarum 211, Lactobacillus plantarum S80, and Lactobacillus casei 322 or the genetic equivalents thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Dennis, William M. Rutherford, Sandra J. Croak-Brossman, Hanna A. Hill
  • Process for preparing rotary disc fatty acid microspheres of microorganisms
    Patent number: 5292657
    Abstract: A process for preparing fatty acid microspheres of microorganisms by rotary disc processing is disclosed. The process is designed to minimize heat risk to the microorganisms during production. Microsphere particles of fatty acid matrix containing microorganisms, preferably stearic acid encapsulated Enterococcus faecium, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Rutherford, Jack E. Allen, Herman W. Schlameus, Donald J. Mangold, William W. Harlowe, Jr., Joseph R. Lebeda
  • Liquid-phase thermal diffusion isotope separation apparatus and method having tapered column
    Patent number: 4746426
    Abstract: A thermal diffusion counterflow method and apparatus for separating isotopes in solution in which the solution is confined in a long, narrow, vertical slit which tapers from bottom to top. The variation in the width of the slit permits maintenance of a stable concentration distribution with relatively long columns, thus permitting isotopic separation superior to that obtainable in the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventor: William M. Rutherford