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US3278378A
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Staphylococcus-derived antibiotic
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-19
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1982-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schindler Charles Alvin
- 👤 Schuhardt Vernon Truett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:02
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12N; C12N9/00; C12N9/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING AN ANTIBIOTIC SUBSTANCE BY CULTIVATION OF A LYTIC FACTOR PRODUCING STRAIN OF THE ORGANISM STAPHYLOCOCCUS STAPHYLOLYTICUS ON AN AQUEOUS NUTRIENT MEDIUM UNTIL SUBSTANTIAL LYTIC ACTIVITY FOR SPECIES OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS OTHER THAN S. STAPHYLOLYTICUS IN IMPARTED THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
THE PROCESS OF PRODUCING AN ANTIBIOTIC SUBSTANCE BY CULTIVATION OF A LYTIC FACTOR PRODUCING STRAIN OF THE ORGANISM STAPHYLOCOCCUS STAPHYLOLYTICUS ON AN AQUEOUS NUTRIENT MEDIUM UNTIL SUBSTANTIAL LYTIC ACTIVITY FOR SPECIES OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS OTHER THAN S. STAPHYLOLYTICUS IN IMPARTED THERETO.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
THE PROCESS OF DESTROYING MICROORGANISMS OF THE GENUS STAPHYLOCCUS WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING SAID MICROORGANISMS WITH AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF THE LYTIC FACTOR OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS STAPHYLOLYTICUS PRODUCED BY THE METHOD OF CLAIM 1.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |