Patents by Inventor Harrison Dillon

Harrison Dillon 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).

  • MONITORING AND MANAGING A FACILITY MICROBIOME
    Publication number: 20170081707
    Abstract: Facilities operations can be conducted more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively by monitoring changes in the facility microbiome and intervening when those changes indicate the likelihood of a deleterious effect there-from.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, James Meadow
  • Reduction of Shading in Microalgae
    Publication number: 20090023180
    Abstract: Methods provided herein are directed to increasing the efficiency of light utilization of photosynthetic microorganisms. Also provided are screening assays, genetic constructs, and photosynthetic microorganisms for increasing light utilization efficiency and production of molecules such as ATP, oxygen, hydrogen, and recombinant proteins. Methods provided herein can be performed with any photosynthetic microorganism, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Harrison Dillon
  • Light utilization alteration of photosynthetic microorganisms
    Publication number: 20080124756
    Abstract: Methods provided herein are directed to increasing the efficiency of light utilization of photosynthetic microorganisms. Also provided are screening assays, genetic constructs, and photosynthetic microorganisms for increasing light utilization efficiency and production of molecules such as ATP, oxygen, hydrogen, and recombinant proteins. Methods provided herein can be performed with any photosynthetic microorganism, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison Dillon
  • Methods and compositions for thickening, stabilizing and emulsifying foods
    Publication number: 20070166449
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel food additive polysaccharides. The polysaccharides of the invention can be used, for example to emulsify a food or to suspend compounds in a food composition. Also provided are algae capable of incorporating compounds into polysaccharides to alter the rheological properties of the polysaccharides. Also provided are large scale, low cost methods of precipitating and purifying novel hydrocolloids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman
  • Devices and solutions for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases
    Publication number: 20070166797
    Abstract: Provided herein are antiviral compounds and methods of culturing microalgae to produce polysaccharides. Included in the invention are methods of producing novel polysaccharides with high antiviral avtivity. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as preventing or treating viral infections and providing prophylaxis and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman
  • Methods and compositions for joint lubrication
    Publication number: 20070167397
    Abstract: The invention provides novel polysaccharide molecules with high levels of viscosity. These compositions can be used for lubricating the joints of mammals to treat diseases of the joint such as osteoarthritis. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as lubricating joints. Also provided are methods of generating polysaccharides for increasing advantageous rheological properties, such as increased viscosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman
  • Methods and compositions for cholesterol reduction in mammals
    Publication number: 20070167396
    Abstract: Provided herein are nutraceutical compositions and methods of formulating nutraceutical compositions for administration to regulate mammalian blood lipids. Also provided are methods of using purified exopolysaccharides for applications such as reducing cholesterol in mammals. Also provided are algal extracts containing nutraceutical small molecules including carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Kamalesh Rao
  • Methods and compositions for improving the health and appearance of skin
    Publication number: 20070166266
    Abstract: Provided herein are skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel polysaccharide molecules useful for improving the health and appearance of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman, Kamalesh Rao, Jonathan Wolfson
  • Methods and compositions for reducing inflammation and preventing oxidative damage
    Publication number: 20070167398
    Abstract: Provided herein are nutraceutical compositions with antioxidant properties. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as reducing inflammation, providing oxidation in mammalian tissue, and other uses. Also provided are algae capable of incorporating exogenously provided monosaccharides into polysaccharides synthesized in vivo to aid in antioxidant activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Kamalesh Rao
  • Methods and compositions for evolving hydrogenase genes
    Publication number: 20070009942
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for engineering microbes to generate Hydrogen. Some methods of the invention involve recoding of hydrogenase genes followed by subjecting the recoded genes to annealing-based recombination methods. The invention further provides methods of mating organisms that are transformed with recoded and recombined hydrogenase genes with other organisms containing different genome sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicants: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison Dillon
  • Genomic proxy microarrays to identify microbial quantitative trait loci
    Publication number: 20050287561
    Abstract: Methods are provided for engineering microbial organisms to perform a desired function at higher levels than naturally existing strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: Solazyme Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Jonathan Wolfson
  • Methods and compositions for evolving microbial hydrogen production
    Publication number: 20050266541
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for engineering cells to generate large amounts of hydrogen. Genes that are involved in hydrogen production pathways and genes that are upregulated when cells are exposed to conditions conducive to the generation of hydrogen are mutagenized according to disclosed protocols. Microbes containing nucleic acid constructs are screened or selected for the ability to generate an increased amount of hydrogen. Methods of producing hydrogen are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Harrison F. Dillon
    Inventor: Harrison Dillon
  • Methods and Compositions for Evolving Hydrogenase Genes
    Publication number: 20040209256
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for engineering microbes to generate Hydrogen. Some methods of the invention involve recoding of hydrogenase genes followed by subjecting the recoded genes to annealing-based recombination methods. The invention further provides methods of mating organisms that are transformed with recoded and recombined hydrogenase genes with other organisms containing different genome sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventor: Harrison Dillon