Gram-positive fatty acid degrader
OwnerJessi Lind Tisinger, David Joseph Drahos +2inventors
InventorsJessi Lind Tisinger, David Joseph Drahos, Jonathan Leder, Domenic Anthony Paone
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Abstract
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.
Claims7
A biologically pure culture of Bacillus megaterium having all of the characteristics of strain SB-3112, ATCC PTA-3142.
A composition comprising Bacillus megaterium having all of the characteristics of strain SB-3112, ATCC PTA-3142, and a component selected from the group consisting of a non-toxic nutrient formulation, surfactant, activator, preservative, filler, stabilizer, fragrance, viscosifier, enzymes, and a combination thereof.
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