US4166004A
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Process for the preparation of single cell protein using Methylmonas clara ATCC 31226
Assignee: Hoechst AG
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Filing: 1977-07-21
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1997-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A process for the preparation of a biomass is disclosed by cultivation of bacteria of the genus Methylomonas under aerobic conditions in a nutrient medium containing methanol as the sole carbon source, nitrogen sources and essential mineral salts, which comprises using a strain of the species Methylomonas clara ATCC 31226. The single cell protein thus obtained has a low content of nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates and is especially suitable to prepare food and feed.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Prave
- 👤 Dieter Sukatsch
- 👤 Uwe Faust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:39
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12N; C12N1/00; C12N1/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/804; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A method for preparing a biomass which comprises cultivating a strain of the species Methylmonas clara ATCC 31226 under aerobic conditions in a nutrient medium containing a nitrogen source, essential mineral salts, and methanol at a concentration between 5 ppm and 150 ppm, by weight of the nutrient medium, as the sole carbon source.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
54 words
A method for preparing a biomass which comprises cultivating a strain of the species Methylmonas clara ATCC 31226 under aerobic conditions in a nutrient medium containing a nitrogen source, essential mineral salts, and methanol at a concentration between 5 ppm and 150 ppm, by weight of the nutrient medium, as the sole carbon source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method as in claim 1 which is performed continuously and wherein the concentration of methanol is between 5 ppm and 30 ppm.
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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) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |