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Process for preparing Xanthomonas heteropolysaccharides
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1984-06-29
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Granted: 1988-06-21
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Expires: 2004-06-29
Abstract
Abstract Process for preparing Xanthomonas heteropolysaccharide from Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854 and use of the latter, e.g. as viscosity modifier in an aqueous solution, and in a drilling fluid and use in connection with well treatments, and enhanced oil recovery.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Downs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:45
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/60; C09K8/84; C09K8/86; C09K8/88; C09K8/90; C09K8/905; C09K8/02; C09K8/04; C09K8/06; C09K8/08; C12; C12N; C12N1/00; C12N1/20; C12N1/205; C12P; C12P19/00; C12P19/04; C12P19/06; C12R; C12R2001/00; C12R2001/01; C12R2001/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/813; Y10S435/8215; Y10S435/822; Y10S435/91; Y10S507/00; Y10S507/935; Y10S507/936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A process for preparing Xanthomonas campestris heteropolysaccharide which comprises growing the organism Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854 in a chemically defined aqueous nutrient medium by aerobic fermentation of an assimilable carbohydrate and nitrogen source and recovering the heteropolysaccharide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A process for preparing Xanthomonas campestris heteropolysaccharide which comprises growing the organism Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854 in a chemically defined aqueous nutrient medium by aerobic fermentation of an assimilable carbohydrate and nitrogen source and recovering the heteropolysaccharide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the process is carried out as a continuous process or as a fill and draw process.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the organism is grown in the absence of yeast extract.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein glutamate is used as nitrogen source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A heteropolysaccharide prepared by growing Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854 in a chemically defined aqueous nutrient medium by aerobic fermentation of an assimilable carbohydrate and nitrogen source and recovering the heteropolysaccharide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A heteropolysaccharide prepared by growing Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854 in a chemically defined aqueous nutrient medium by aerobic fermentation of an assimilable carbohydrate and nitrogen source and recovering the heteropolysaccharide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The biologically pure culture of the Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The biologically pure culture of the Xanthomonas campestris NCIB 11854.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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