US3071518A
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Method of increasing metabolic product yield of organisms
Assignee: CONS LAB Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-09
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George H Scherr
- 👤 Jr Max E Rafelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:16
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12P; C12P17/00; C12P17/10; C12P17/12; C12N; C12N15/00; C12N15/01; C12P17/16; C12P17/167; C12P37/00; C12P7/00; C12P7/40; C12P7/44; C12P7/46; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/848; Y10S435/849; Y10S435/911; Y10S435/933; Y10S435/935; Y10S435/939; Y10S435/94
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A METHOD FOR OBTAINING INCREASED AMOUNTS OF METABBOLIC PRODUCT PRODUCED IN NORMAL AMOUNTS BY A MICROORGANISM WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF PLACING A POPLULATION OF SAID MICROORGANISM IN A CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT, CONTACTING SAID MICROORGANISM WITH AN ANTIMETABOLITE SPECIFICALLY EFFECTIVE TO INHIBIT PRODUCTION OF SAID METABOLIC PRODUCT, SAID POPULATION DEVELOPING MUTANT COLONIES IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESENCE OF THE ANTIMETABOLITE, GROWING SAID MUTANTS IN A CULTURE MEDIUM WITHOUT THE ANTIMETABOLITE, AND OBTAINING THEREIN THE INCREASED AMOUNTS OF METABOLIC PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A METHOD FOR OBTAINING INCREASED AMOUNTS OF METABBOLIC PRODUCT PRODUCED IN NORMAL AMOUNTS BY A MICROORGANISM WHICH INCLUDES THE STEPS OF PLACING A POPLULATION OF SAID MICROORGANISM IN A CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT, CONTACTING SAID MICROORGANISM WITH AN ANTIMETABOLITE SPECIFICALLY EFFECTIVE TO INHIBIT PRODUCTION OF SAID METABOLIC PRODUCT, SAID POPULATION DEVELOPING MUTANT COLONIES IN RESPONSE TO THE PRESENCE OF THE ANTIMETABOLITE, GROWING SAID MUTANTS IN A CULTURE MEDIUM WITHOUT THE ANTIMETABOLITE, AND OBTAINING THEREIN THE INCREASED AMOUNTS OF METABOLIC PRODUCT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |