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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173837 | Process for the production of L-citrulline from watermelon flesh and rind L-citrulline may be extracted from watermelons using a process which does not require rigorous extraction with alcoholic and/or acidic solvents, or treatment at high temperatures. In the process, the watermelon juice is contacted with an adsorbent effective for adso... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173825 | Method of making fatty acid ester derivatives Fatty acid ester derivatives and a process for their production from unsaturated fatty acids are disclosed. The process comprises: a) reacting an unsaturated fatty acid or an ester thereof having one or more sites of unsaturation, with an epoxidation re... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8173139 | High energy electron beam irradiation for the production of immunomodulators in poultry Populations of Salmonella in animals may be substantially reduced by treatment with a vaccine composition which has been produced by exposing whole, intact cells of a Salmonella species to irradiation with an electron beam under conditions effective to... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8137660 | Application of tannins to reduce odor emissions from animal waste Quebracho tannins are effective for the treatment of animal wastes which contain feces or fecal waste-containing material to inhibit odor emissions therefrom. Application of an effective amount of Quebracho tannins to the animal wastes elicits one or both of reducin... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8128227 | Method to detect transmissible spongiform encephalopathies via electroretinogram Disclosed is a method for identifying transmissible spongiform encephalopathy in livestock via an electroretinogram, the method comprises producing a biphasic electroretinogram waveform having an a-wave and b-wave from livestock retina in response to photic stimulus... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8101172 | virus A Unique Solenopsis invicta virus (SINV 3) has been identified and its genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV 3. The virus is used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8084594 | H2N3 influenza A viruses and methods of use The present invention provides influenza A viruses that include a hemagglutinin subtype H2, a neuraminidase subtype N3, or the combination thereof. Included in the present invention are H2 hemagglutinins and N3 neuraminidases, and the polynucleotides encoding the po... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8080648 | Pesticidal double stranded RNA composition and method of use thereof A pesticidal compound that regulates programmed cell death pathways via the topical application of double strand RNA is disclosed. The compound is constructed as a specific-target pesticide that is a biosafe nucleic acid pesticide for pest control. ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079174 | Animal leg snare device A leg snare apparatus and method for capturing animals uses a mechanical throw arm, that when triggered by an animal of sufficient size stepping on the pan, throws a snare up and around the leg of the animal. The pan tension of the device may be readily adjusted to ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8029809 | Bacteriocins and novel bacterial strains Novel bacteriocins and/or the novel lactic acid-producing strains are used for at least reducing the levels of colonization by at least one target bacteria in animals, especially poultry. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7993884 | Beta-xylosidase for conversion of plant cell wall carbohydrates to simple sugars Xylose-containing plant material may be hydrolyzed to xylose using a β-D-xylosidase which exhibits unexpectedly high activity. The enzyme has a kcat value for catalysis of approximately 185 sec−1 for 1,4-β-D-xylobiose (X2) when measured at ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7989524 | Fiber-reinforced starch-based compositions and methods of manufacture and use A fiber-reinforced and starch-based composition can be prepared by combining two fractions. The first fraction can include a gelatinized starch, water, and fibers, wherein the fibers are substantially homogenously mixed with the starch in an amount sufficient to str... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7977083 | Method for microbial production of xylitol from arabinose Recombinant microorganisms are useful for producing xylitol by fermentation of arabinose. The recombinant microorganisms are produced by transformation of host microorganisms with heterologous polynucleotide sequences coding for each of L-xylulose reductase, D-tagat... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7951537 | Development of low allergen soybean seeds using molecular markers for the P34 allele A mutation in the gene encoding the P34 protein in soybean which affects allergenicity is characterized. Soybean homozygous for a mutant allele comprising a four base pair insertion at the start codon of the gene encoding the P34 protein, exhibit significantly reduc... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7943766 | Low-carbohydrate digestible hydrocolloidal fiber compositions A novel low-carbohydrate digestible hydrocolloidal composition is separated from a cereal-based substrate by means of a specific sequence of steps for treating an aqueous slurry of the substrate. These all-natural compositions are low in digestible carbohydrates, pr... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943142 | Euglenoid derived alkaloid Disclosed herein is a purified toxin isolated from Euglena sanguinea. More specifically the toxin, termed euglenophycin, is an alkaloid having herbicidal and cytotoxicity against plant and mammalian cells. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7939633 | Decolorization/deodorization of corn zein products Decolorized and/or deodorized zein from corn products may be recovered in high yields using zeolite adsorbents. A solution of a zein-containing corn product in an aqueous alcohol solvent is contacted with a zeolite adsorbent under conditions effective for adsorption... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7939308 | Bio-based method for making mannitol Mannitol is produced in a highly efficient fermentative method using Lactobacillus intermedius NRRL B-30560, or in a biochemical method using mannitol dehydrogenase isolated from this strain. Fructose serves as the primary carbon substrate in both the ferment... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7914801 | Metabolizable oil emulsion adjuvants and vaccines for enhancing immuno-properties of antibodies and their subpopulations Water-in-oil priming emulsion vaccines increase the titers and/or avidity indexes of antibodies following a second dose of a commercial or experimental vaccine resulting in increased protection for disease in animal. ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7901927 | Transfer and incorporation of heritable symbiotic fungi into non-host plants A first plant species or a part thereof may be produced which has stably and heritably integrated therein one or more endophytic fungi which are derived from a second, different plant species. This first plant species is not a host plant for the endophytic fungi in ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7888500 | Preparation and uses of locked-ring sugar C-glycoside derivatives “Locked-ring” C-glycoside derivatives may be prepared wherein the ring of the sugar molecule remains intact without the need for any protecting groups. These C-glycoside derivatives may be produced by first reacting an aldose reducing sugar, which may be a hexos... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7875262 | Aqueous starch-oil dispersions having improved UV stability and absorbing ability A delivery system for UV-protective sunscreen agents, antioxidants, skin care agents, cosmetics and the like comprising feruloylated acylglycerols (FAG) and other cinnamate-modified vegetable oils (CMVO) incorporates the agents into starch-based composites. These co... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7867710 | Polymorphism in bovine prion protein gene sequence A specific, non-synonymous SNP in the Prnp gene encoding the bovine prion protein affects the susceptibility of bovine animals to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Depending on the number of octapeptide repeat units present in the Prnp gene, the position of th... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7851170 | Hybridomas producing highly specific monoclonal antibodies to detect subspecies Hybridoma cell lines which produce and secrete monoclonal antibodies which selectively bind to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis have been produced. Cells of M. avium subspecies paratuberculosis in biological samples may be ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7824690 | Marek's disease virus vaccine An effective vaccine for Marek's disease may be prepared using a viral agent which is a Marek's disease virus unable to express a functional meq protein. This viral agent is effective to elicit an immune response in a chicken to very virulent strains of Marek's dise... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7814848 | System for distributing poultry litter below the soil surface Biodegradable solid soil amendment material such as poultry litter may be disposed of in soil using an apparatus which includes a soil cutter for cutting a trench and a dispenser for transporting the material and simultaneously grinding or shearing the material and ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7794601 | Pyrolytic products from poultry manure Chars may be produced by carbonization or pyrolysis of poultry manure. Chars produced from poultry manure by the method described herein exhibit enhanced activity for metal ion adsorption. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7788847 | Cross-linked biofiber products and processes for their manufacture Value-added compositions such as mulches, insulation, and animal bedding may be produced from cotton waste. These compositions are formed from mixtures of at least two cellulosic, biofiber components, wherein one or both of the components are fiberized. The composit... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7776337 | Bacteriocins and novel bacterial strains Novel bacteriocins and/or the novel lactic acid-producing strains are used for at least reducing the levels of colonization by at least one target bacteria in animals, especially poultry. ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771528 | Processing for producing zein articles with limited solubility Zein articles are prepared by a melt process where zein is mixed with glyoxal and an inorganic base solution at temperatures above about 40° C. The melt processing can take as a batch process (e.g., as in a torque rheometer) or in a continuous process (e.g., as in ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7753007 | Ear-a-round equipment platform for animals One or more mechanical, electrical or chemical application devices, chemical agents, and/or identification information may be carried by an apparatus worn on the heads of animals. The apparatus comprises a first 3-dimensional loop-shaped member having first and seco... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7731939 | Vaccine compositions and adjuvant The immune response of an animal to a target immunogen may be enhanced by use of a novel adjuvant which includes low concentrations of killed cells of Mycobacterium avium subspecies avium in combination with mineral oil. The adjuvant may be used in vac... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7700356 | System for gene targeting and producing stable genomic transgene insertions The novel germ-line transformation systems disclosed in this patent application allow the physical deletion of transposon DNA following the transformation process, and the targeting of transgene integrations into predefined target sites. In this way, transposase-med... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7691946 | Soy-based thermosensitive hydrogels for controlled release systems Biopolymeric hydrogel precursors are prepared by means of a ring-opening polymerization of epoxidized vegetable oils, followed by chemical hydrolysis. The recovered hydrogels having properties similar to Pluronic® type surfactants would have a plurality of end-use ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7651582 | Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7645818 | Material compositions for reinforcing ionic polymer composites The invention is related to the preparation of an ionic polymer composite material comprising a protein and carbohydrate-containing vegetable material component that serves as a reinforcement agent for the composite. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the ve... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7634870 | Cytokinin enhancement of cotton The growth and development of cotton is enhanced by an application of relatively low concentrations of a cytokinin to cotton seed or to a growing cotton plant at a stage of growth between the cotyledon stage and the six-leaf stage. Application of the cytokinins is e... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7601346 | Choline-utilizing microbial strains for biologically controlling fusarium head blight Three choline utilizing strains of microorganisms isolated from the anthers of wheat, Aureobasidium pullulans strain AS 55.2, Arthrobacter species strain OH 221.3, and Pseudomonas species strain AS 64.4, are superior antagonists of F. gramine... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7556552 | Solitary bee emergence box Incubation and emergence of solitary-nesting pollinating bees from their nests or cocoons under field conditions may be effected using a device including a first outer and second inner hollow containers wherein a nest containing the bees may be disposed, and first a... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7547508 | Use of nanosecond scale, time-resolved, imaging to differentiate contemporaneous fluorescence responses from multiple substances Time-dependent differences in fluorescence responses of normal surfaces of the fruit or vegetable as opposed to surfaces which are contaminated with feces, may be used for improved detection of feces-contaminated fruits and vegetables. In this process, the surface o... | 06/16/2009 |
