Methods of identifying and quantifying bacteria in chewing gum

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10023919
APP PUB NO 20160032365A1
SERIAL NO

14776269

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The invention is directed to methods of extracting nucleic acids from microorganisms or mammalian cells adhered to polymers that are malleable within a living organism and particularly malleable in the oral cavity of the living organism. The invention also provides for method of detecting and quantitating microorganisms that adhere to malleable polymers, such as chewing gum.

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  • THE WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Maitra, Amarnath Glen Ellyn, US 9 217
Morando, David Whiting, US 1 7

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