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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8097247 | Probiotic, lactic acid-producing bacteria and uses thereof The present invention discloses compositions and methodologies for the utilization of probiotic organisms in therapeutic compositions. More specifically, the present invention relates to the utilization of one or more species or strains of lactic acid-producing bact... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097246 | Promoter of differentiation and keratinization of epidermic cell and functional beverage/food for promotion of keratinization of epidermis The invention provides functional food and beverage that produce, through oral intake, a promotive effect on normal epidermal keratinization, and an epidermal differentiation and keratinization promoter for use in such functional food and beverage. The epidermal dif... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8025875 | Bacillus isolates and methods of their use to protect against plant pathogens Methods of inducing systemic acquired resistance to infection in a plant by applying a composition comprising a Bacillus control agent to said plant wherein said plant is capable of producing defense proteins. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7955596 | prevention and treatment: mutant lacking luxs activity and furanone inhibition of growth, AI-2 quorum sensing, and toxin production The present invention pertains to the discovery that B. anthracis possesses a luxS gene that encodes a functional LuxS polypeptide, and that B. anthracis synthesizes a functional AI-2 quorum-sensing molecule. The invention provides mutant B. anthrac... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7935335 | Strains belonging to the genus Paenibacillus and method of controlling plant disease by using these strains or culture thereof Novel strains Paenibacillus sp. BS-0048, Paenibacillus sp. BS-0074, Paenibacillus polymyxa BS-0105 and Paenibacillus sp. BS-0277 and Fusaricidin A, Fusaricidin B and novel compounds 3 and 4 produced thereby have an activity of inducing re... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7854927 | Methods and compositions for the dietary management of autoimmune disorders The present invention describes the use of lactic acid bacteria, particularly lactic acid producing members of the genus Bacillus, in treating digestive-related immune disorders by downregulating of cytokines and by inhibiting pathogenic or deleterious microo... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7767203 | Methods for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome and carbohydrate malabsorption The invention relates generally to digestive disorders, and in particular to methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome by increasing carbohydrate absorption by administering a composition containing a Bacillus coagulans bacterium. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7718166 | Immunotherapy for prostate cancer using recombinant bacille Calmette-Guerin expressing prostate specific antigens The present invention relates to the treatment of prostate cancer. Methods and compositions comprising recombinant BCG are provided for eliciting potent immune responses against prostate specific antigens that are effective for treatment of prostate cancer and metas... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7700094 | Acetyl esterase producing strains and methods of using same Acetyl esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using acetyl esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7700093 | Methods for increasing lactose digestion The invention relates generally to digestive disorders, and in particular to methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome by increasing carbohydrate absorption by administering a composition containing a Bacillus coagulans bacterium. ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7374874 | Bacteriophages that infect bacteria (Anthrax) The invention provides bacteriophages that infect Bacillus bacteria, including Bacillus anthracis, and compositions containing the bacteriophages. The invention also provides methods for using the bacteriophages of the invention to prevent and treat in... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374753 | Probiotic lactic acid bacterium to treat bacterial infections associated with SIDS Compositions including a non-pathogenic lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as a Bacillus species, spores or an extracellular product of B. coagulans, formulated for oral administration to the intestinal tract for inhibiting bacterial gastrointestinal... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7335303 | Zero-discharge of water glass effluents by alkaline biotreatment techniques The present invention relates to the collection of alkalophilic/alkaline-tolerant microbes and use of said microbes in water glass wastewater treatment. The wastewater is treated directly with alkalophilic/alkaline-tolerant microbes cultured on granular activated ca... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7319028 | Process for producing sporangia of , control agent, and controlling method The present invention provides a process for efficiently producing sporangia of Bacillus popilliae containing spores and parasporal bodies having controlling effects on Scarabaeidae insects, and a control agent and controlling method for Scarabaeida... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7276115 | Conformable coating A conformable coating for application to a soil substrate for barrier, adhesive, and planting properties includes a mixture of recycled or virgin materials, including organic fibrous material from wood based material and cotton based material, and gypsum bearing mat... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7247299 | Antimicrobial compounds from for use against animal and human pathogens Antimicrobial compounds from Bacillus subtilis for use against animal and human pathogens. A novel strain of Bacillus subtilis was isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of poultry and was found to produce a factor or factors that have excellent inhi... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232571 | Methods for reducing cholesterol using spores, systems and compositions The invention describes therapeutic compositions including a lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as isolated Bacillus coagulans, in combination with a bifidogenic oligosaccharides or other cholesterol-reducing agents for use in reducing LDL cholesterol and s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7214788 | Insect inhibitory proteins, fusions, and methods of use therefor Novel insect inhibitory proteins are disclosed comprising two different components, both of which are required for biological activity. Various methods of linking both components together, so that a single protein provides insect inhibitory activity, are disclosed. ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7192581 | Lactobacillus reuteri useful as probiotics The present invention relates to a Lactobacillus reuteri variant from animal sources that inhibits rotavirus infection and other pathogenic microorganisms, as well as being tolerant of gastric and bile acids. Also, this invention relates to a prophylactic and... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189556 | isolate The present invention relates to discovery and isolation of a biologically pure culture of a Bacillus odysseyi isolate with high adherence and sterilization resistant properties. B. odysseyi is a round spore forming Bacillus species that produce... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7118739 | Biocontrol of plant diseases caused by species with novel isolates of Microbiological agents are provided for control of certain diseases of wheat and other cereals caused by Fusarium species, including Fusarium head blight of wheat and other cereals. These agents can also improve yield of wheat plants and cereals. The a... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7097830 | Synergistic bioinoculant composition comprising bacterial strains of accession Nos. NRRL B-30486, NRRL B-30487, and NRRL B-30488 and a method of producing said composition thereof The present invention relates to a synergistic composition useful as bioinoculant, said composition comprising bacterial strains of accession Nos. NRRL B-30486, NRRL B-30487, and NRRL-B 30488, individually or in all possible combinations, and optionally carrier, wit... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094592 | sp. D747 strain, plant disease controlling agents and insect pest controlling agents using the same and control method using the agents The present invention relates to a novel strain of Bacillus sp. D747 (deposited as FERM BP-8234) and methods for controlling plant diseases and insect pests, comprising administering cultures of Bacillus sp. D747 (including the viable bacteria) or viab... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087423 | Process for producing sporangia of The present invention provides a process for producing sporangia of Bacillus popilliae containing spores and parasporal bodies in large numbers per unit volume of medium. In a process for producing sporangia of Bacillus popilliae containing spores and ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083955 | Preparation of lactic acid from a pentose-containing substrate Cost-effective processes for producing lactic acid and/or lactate from pentose-containing substrates, such as xylose-containing substrates, are provided. In particular, processes for producing lactic acid and/or lactate include fermentation of pentoses, such as xylo... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7044994 | Fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using same Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7025974 | Absorbent product containing absorbent structure and bacillus coagulans The invention describes compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons and the like. The invention comprises providing for use a sanitary product contain... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7026160 | Oral bacteriotherapy compositions and methods A composition for treatment of renal failure with selected bacteria which converts nitrogenous waste into non-toxic compounds in vivo is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting build up of toxins and metabolic wastes and overgrowth of undesirable bacteria ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7001755 | species NRRL B-30212 for reducing head blight in cereals Four yeasts (NRRL Y-30213, NRRL Y-30214, NRRL Y-30215, and NRRL Y-30216) and 1 bacterium (NRRL B-30212) have been identified as being superior antagonists capable of suppressing Fusarium head blight (head scab) in cereals, particularly in wheat and barley. | 02/21/2006 |
| 6989266 | Concrete product containing a mixture of microbial cells A cement paste containing microbial cells which has a sustained effect and an excellent function of purifying water. This cement paste contains a mixture of Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus thuringiensis and Bacillus sphaericus cells at a mixing ratio by ma... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6960342 | Method for inhibiting pathogenic fungi in plants using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens The present invention provides a novel Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain that exhibits broad antifungal activity. The present invention also provides the use of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain or an antifungal composition comprised of the novel s... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6939703 | Amylolytic enzymes derived from the B.licheniformis α-amylase, having improved characteristics The present invention relates to novel amylolytic enzymes having improved characteristics for the use in starch degradation, in textile or paper desizing and in household detergent compositions. The disclosed α-amylases show surprisingly improved properties with re... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6905692 | Topical compositions containing probiotic bacillus bacteria, spores, and extracellular products and uses thereof The present invention discloses compositions derived from an isolated Bacillus species, spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain, suitable for t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6905864 | Paenibacillus naphthalenovorans that degrades naphthalene Polyaromatic hydrocarbons are found in contaminated soils and groundwater and are a large class of compounds for which treatment by bioremediation is sought. Accordingly, indigenous organisms that can degrade polyaromatic hydrocarbon are needed. Presented are strain... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6896883 | Biocontrol for plants with Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas putida, and Sporobolomyces roseus The present invention is directed to isolated Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas putida, and Sporobolomyces roseus which are useful as a biocontrol agent. These organisms are useful in a method of imparting to plants protection against plant pathogens by a... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6878373 | Probiotic composition containing Bacillus cereus RRRL B-30535 A composition and method for reducing the levels of pathogenic bacteria in an aquatic environment. The composition includes isolated Bacillus cereus which are able to reduce a number of well known pathogenic bacterium from aquatic environments. The preferred ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6849256 | Inhibition of pathogens by probiotic bacteria Composition containing a lactic acid-producing bacterial strain, e.g., Bacillus coagulans for inhibition of pathogenic bacterial infections. Spores or extracellular products produced by the bacterial strains are also useful as inhibitory agents. ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6846483 | Microbial composition and a process useful for the neutralization of alkaline waste-waters The invention relates to a microbial composition for the neutralization of alkaline waste waters by biological means and a method of neutralization of alkaline waste waters using a synergistic mixture of the bacterial strains of Bacillus alkalophilus and B... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6824772 | Bacillus licheniformis biofungicide The invention discloses an isolated, biologically pure culture of a microorganism, Bacillus licheniformis, strain SB3086 for use as an environmentally desirable biofungicide. The invention also discloses a method for enhancing biofungicidal activity of a micr... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6818211 | Gram-positive fatty acid degrader The invention discloses a Gram-positive microorganism, Bacillus megaterium that effectively and efficiently degrades fats, oils and grease. A composition comprising said microorganism and a method for degrading fatty acids and grease are also disclosed. Avail... | 11/16/2004 |
