Patents by Inventor Robyn J. Millichip

Robyn J. Millichip 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).

  • Ethanol production by zymomonas cultured in yeast-conditioned media
    Patent number: 4985355
    Abstract: A process for producing ethanol in the substantial absence of fusel oils by Zymomonas fermentation wherein fermentation is carried out under conditions unfavorable for the growth and replication of yeast. In the preferred embodiment, Zymomonas are initially inoculated into a carbohydrate containing medium undergoing active fermentation by yeast, then the fermentation conditions altered to inhibit growth and replication of yeast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: University of Queensland
    Inventor: Robyn J. Millichip
  • Ethanol production by zymomonas cultured in yeast-conditioned media
    Patent number: 4885241
    Abstract: A process for producing ethanol in the substantial absence of fusel oils by Zymomonas fermentation wherein fermentation is carried out under conditions unfavorable for the growth and replication of yeast. In the preferred embodiment, Zymomonas are initially inoculated into a carbohydrate containing medium undergoing active fermentation by yeast, then the fermentation conditions altered to inhibit growth and replication of yeast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1989
    Assignee: University of Queensland
    Inventor: Robyn J. Millichip