Patents by Inventor Martin Lo
Martin Lo 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).
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Patent number: 10351818Abstract: The invention describes a novel composition of matter obtained from the leaves of green plants, which is useful in promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Specifically, that the invention describes a hydrolysate prepared from plant leaf biomass (leaf biomass hydrolysate or “LBH”) which dramatically stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Use of LBH as a fermentation substrate can also stimulate rapid production of organic acids and other organic compounds. LBH can be used as a substrate to promote the fermentation-based production of biobased industrial chemicals or biofuels, LBH can be utilized as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial probiotic organisms. In addition, LBH may also be useful in stimulating the fermentation-based production of other products, examples of which include preservatives, antibiotics, antigens, vaccines, amino acids, vitamins, recombinant proteins, bioremediation treatments, and immobilized enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignees: LeafPro, LLC, University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Irene N. N. Yossa, Neil A. Belson
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Patent number: 10006019Abstract: A novel method for processing soluble plant leaf proteins is described. While leaf proteins are considered potentially the most abundant source of protein in nature, the lack of efficient processing techniques for leaf proteins has limited their commercial use. The method described in this patent provides a means of extracting and purifying leaf proteins from plants which is suitable for leaf protein production on an industrial scale.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Hong Fu
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Publication number: 20180105804Abstract: A novel method for processing soluble plant leaf proteins is described. While leaf proteins are considered potentially the most abundant source of protein in nature, the lack of efficient processing techniques for leaf proteins has limited their commercial use. The method described in this patent provides a means of extracting and purifying leaf proteins from plants which is suitable for leaf protein production on an industrial scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARKInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Hong Fu
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Patent number: 9944917Abstract: A novel method for processing soluble plant leaf proteins is described. While leaf proteins are considered potentially the most abundant source of protein in nature, the lack of efficient processing techniques for leaf proteins has limited their commercial use. The method described in this patent provides a means of extracting and purifying leaf proteins from plants which is suitable for leaf protein production on an industrial scale.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Hong Fu
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Publication number: 20170202968Abstract: This invention describes a novel composition of matter describing a complex comprising leaf protein and a lipophilic substance(s), along with the method of producing it. Delivery of lipid-soluble materials into the body is challenging because they are generally highly insoluble in water and very subject to oxidative degradation. The inventors have found that leaf protein—the water-soluble proteins derived from plant leaves—can efficiently form a complex with lipophilic materials. This leaf protein-lipid-soluble material complex is an effective carrier of lipophilic substances. As such, the leaf protein-lipid-soluble material complex disclosed herein can be used for the delivery of lipophilic vitamins, fatty acids, caretenoids, lipophilic drugs, and other lipophilic materials. This complex can be used to deliver lipophiles in foods, nutritional and dietary supplements, topical compositions and in pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: YANGMING MARTIN LO, Ansu Elizabeth Cherian, Neil Allen Belson
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Patent number: 9629888Abstract: This invention describes a novel composition of matter describing a complex comprising leaf protein and a lipophilic substance(s), along with the method of producing it. Delivery of lipid-soluble materials into the body is challenging because they are generally highly insoluble in water and very subject to oxidative degradation. The inventors have found that leaf protein—the water-soluble proteins derived from plant leaves—can efficiently form a complex with lipophilic materials. This leaf protein—lipid-soluble material complex is an effective carrier of lipophilic substances. As such, the leaf protein—lipid-soluble material complex disclosed herein can be used for the delivery of lipophilic vitamins, fatty acids, caretenoids, lipophilic drugs, and other lipophilic materials. This complex can be used to deliver lipophiles in foods, nutritional and dietary supplements, topical compositions and in pharmaceutical products.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignees: LeafPro, LLC, University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Ansu Elizabeth Cherian, Neil Allen Belson
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Publication number: 20160376547Abstract: The invention describes a novel composition of matter obtained from the leaves of green plants, which is useful in promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Specifically, that the invention describes a hydrolysate prepared from plant leaf biomass (leaf biomass hydrolysate or “LBH”) which dramatically stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Use of LBH as a fermentation substrate can also stimulate rapid production of organic acids and other organic compounds. LBH can be used as a substrate to promote the fermentation-based production of biobased industrial chemicals or biofuels, LBH can be utilized as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial probiotic organisms. In addition, LBH may also be useful in stimulating the fermentation-based production of other products, examples of which include preservatives, antibiotics, antigens, vaccines, amino acids, vitamins, recombinant proteins, bioremediation treatments, and immobilized enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Irene N.N. Yossa, Neil A. Belson
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Patent number: 9458422Abstract: The invention describes a novel composition of matter obtained from the leaves of green plants, which is useful in promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Specifically, that the invention describes a hydrolysate prepared from plant leaf biomass (leaf biomass hydrolysate or ‘LBH’) which dramatically stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Use of LBH as a fermentation substrate can also stimulate rapid production of organic acids and other organic compounds. LBH can be used as a substrate to promote the fermentation-based production of biobased industrial chemicals or biofuels, LBH can be utilized as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial probiotic organisms, hi addition, LBH may also be useful in stimulating the fermentation-based production of other products, examples of which include preservatives, antibiotics, antigens, vaccines, amino acids, vitamins, recombinant proteins, bioremediation treatments, and immobilized enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignees: University of Maryland, Leaf Pro, LLCInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Irene N. N. Yossa, Neil A. Belson
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Publication number: 20160208236Abstract: A novel method for processing soluble plant leaf proteins is described. While leaf proteins are considered potentially the most abundant source of protein in nature, the lack of efficient processing techniques for leaf proteins has limited their commercial use. The method described in this patent provides a means of extracting and purifying leaf proteins from plants which is suitable for leaf protein production on an industrial scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARKInventors: MARTIN LO, Hong Fu
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Patent number: 9321806Abstract: A novel method for processing soluble plant leaf proteins is described. While leaf proteins are considered potentially the most abundant source of protein in nature, the lack of efficient processing techniques for leaf proteins has limited their commercial use. The method described in this patent provides a means of extracting and purifying leaf proteins from plants which is suitable for leaf protein production on an industrial scale.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: University of Maryland, College ParkInventors: Martin Lo, Hong Fu
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Publication number: 20130059795Abstract: This invention describes a novel composition of matter describing a complex comprising leaf protein and a lipophilic substance(s), along with the method of producing it. Delivery of lipid-soluble materials into the body is challenging because they are generally highly insoluble in water and very subject to oxidative degradation. The inventors have found that leaf protein—the water-soluble proteins derived from plant leaves—can efficiently form a complex with lipophilic materials. This leaf protein—lipid-soluble material complex is an effective carrier of lipophilic substances. As such, the leaf protein—lipid-soluble material complex disclosed herein can be used for the delivery of lipophilic vitamins, fatty acids, caretenoids, lipophilic drugs, and other lipophilic materials. This complex can be used to deliver lipophiles in foods, nutritional and dietary supplements, topical compositions and in pharmaceutical products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Ansu Elizabeth Cherian, Neil Allen Belson
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Publication number: 20110262979Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods for the growth of microorganisms for the production of organic chemicals, for example, coenzyme Q10.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Yuting Tian
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Publication number: 20110257369Abstract: Described herein is a process for removing nicotine and other alkaloids from plant leaf proteins. The plant leaf proteins may be derived from tobacco }Nicotiana tabacum) and other solanaceous and toehr green leaf plants, both non-transgenic and transgenic. The present invention provides efficient techniques for removing nicotine and toehr alkaloids from solanaceous plant-derived leaf proteins to non-detectable levels. Significantly, use of the most preferred method does not substantially reduce leaf protein recovery. Application of these techniques could make leaf proteins derived from solanaceous species suitable for human and animal use consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDInventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Hong Fu
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Publication number: 20110053224Abstract: The invention describes a novel composition of matter obtained from the leaves of green plants, which is useful in promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Specifically, that the invention describes a hydrolysate prepared from plant leaf biomass (leaf biomass hydrolysate or ‘LBH’) which dramatically stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms. Use of LBH as a fermentation substrate can also stimulate rapid production of organic acids and other organic compounds. LBH can be used as a substrate to promote the fermentation-based production of biobased industrial chemicals or biofuels, LBH can be utilized as a prebiotic to promote the growth of beneficial probiotic organisms, hi addition, LBH may also be useful in stimulating the fermentation-based production of other products, examples of which include preservatives, antibiotics, antigens, vaccines, amino acids, vitamins, recombinant proteins, bioremediation treatments, and immobilized enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Yangming Martin Lo, Irene N.N. Yossa, Neil A. Belson
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Publication number: 20100093054Abstract: A novel method for processing soluble plant leaf proteins is described. While leaf proteins are considered potentially the most abundant source of protein in nature, the lack of efficient processing techniques for leaf proteins has limited their commercial use. The method described in this patent provides a means of extracting and purifying leaf proteins from plants which is suitable for leaf protein production on an industrial scale.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Martin Lo, Hong Fu
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Publication number: 20100028488Abstract: An animal food palatability enhancing composition that includes a manufactured edible substrate comprising a texture; and a delipidated microbial biomeal, wherein the delipidated component comprises about 2% to about 4% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by weight and wherein the palatability enhancer improves palatability of animal food products. Also provided is a method for optimizing palatable components of microbial biomeal comprising: fermenting microbial aquaculture products; lysing microbial cells; extracting natant lipids to produce a waste product, wherein the microbial biomeal; elucidating the mechanisms of the chemical constituents in microbial aquaculture products; modifying the microbial biomeal to fit predetermined texture and flavor specifications; and characterizing a nutritional value of the microbial biomeal; wherein formulation of pet food palatable components are modified.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Y. Martin Lo, Phyllis G. Scalettar