Patents by Inventor Anna Kosmotka

Anna Kosmotka has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Nucleic acids encoding esterases and methods of making and using them
    Patent number: 7288400
    Abstract: The invention relates to esterases and to polynucleotides encoding the esterases. In addition methods of designing new esterase method of use thereof are also provided. The esterases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Verenium Corporation
    Inventors: Dan E. Robertson, Dennis Murphy, John Reid, Anthony M. Maffia, Steven Link, Ronald V. Swanson, Patrick V. Warren, Anna Kosmotka, Jay M. Short, Eric J. Mathur
  • Esterases
    Patent number: 5942430
    Abstract: Esterase enzymes derived from various Staphylothermus, Pyrodictium, Archaeoglobus, Aquifex, M11TL, Thermococcus, Teredinibacter and Sulfolobus organisms are disclosed. The enzymes are produced from native or recombinant host cells and can be utilized in the pharmaceutical, agricultural and other industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Diversa Corporation
    Inventors: Dan E. Robertson, Dennis Murphy, John Reid, Anthony M. Maffia, Steven Link, Ronald V. Swanson, Patrick V. Warren, Anna Kosmotka