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Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026

Filed:

Sep. 07, 2021
Applicant:

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research an Indian Registered Body Incorporated Under the Regn. of Soc. Act (Act Xxi of 1860), New Delhi, IN;

Inventors:

Vijay Kumar, Palampur Himachal Pradesh, IN;

Sanjay Kumar, Palampur Himachal Pradesh, IN;

Dharam Singh, Palampur Himachal Pradesh, IN;

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12N 1/205 (2026.01); C12P 7/625 (2022.01); C12P 17/18 (2006.01); C12R 1/01 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C12N 1/205 (2021.05); C12P 7/625 (2013.01); C12P 17/182 (2013.01); C12R 2001/01 (2021.05);
Abstract

The present disclosure provides a bioprocess for the simultaneous production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and Violacein pigment in a single fermentation using a Himalayan bacterial isolatesp. PCH 194, having accession number MTCC 25171. PHB has plastic properties, renewable origin and bio-degradable nature. It can be used for various packaging applications replacing the petrochemicals-based plastics, thus providing greener alternative to environment. Violacein pigment has anti-oxidant, anti-tumoral, anti-bacterial, and photo-protective properties and can be used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals applications. The present disclosure provides production process of two valuable products i.e. PHB and violacein pigment in a single bioprocess, therefore, is economically attractive, time saving, and commercially feasible process.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Kumar, Vijay. (2026). Bioprocess for the simultaneous production of polyhydroxybutyrate and violacein pigment from himalayan bacterium iodobacter sp. pch 194 (U.S. Patent No. 12680073). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12680073

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