Patents Assigned to EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
  • Patent number: 12227897
    Abstract: Silk performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties and increased resistance to microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • Patent number: 12129596
    Abstract: Silk coated and/or infused performance materials, apparel, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino, Sara Ann Johnson, Maria L. Ufret, Markrete Krikorian, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Patent number: 11970815
    Abstract: Silk processed, coated, repaired, and/or infused faux or bonded leather, or faux or bonded leather articles, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Carlos J. Bosques, Enrico Mortarino
  • Patent number: 11878070
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a moisturizing composition includes a silk solution, wherein the silk solution comprises about 1% to about 10% (w/v) of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin; hyaluronic acid; an oil or butter; and a pH adjusting agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Evolved By Nature, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Dylan S. Haas, Kevin T. Healy
  • Patent number: 11857663
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Patent number: 11857664
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Publication number: 20230416978
    Abstract: Silk coated and/or infused performance materials, apparel, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino, Sara Ann Johnson, Maria L. Ufret, Markrete Krikorian, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Patent number: 11660372
    Abstract: Hyaluronic acid and silk protein fragments based tissue fillers and methods of using the same are provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Peng Xu, Erlei Jin
  • Patent number: 11649585
    Abstract: Silk performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties and increased resistance to microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • Publication number: 20220401335
    Abstract: The disclosure describes silk hair care compositions and methods of using and making thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Evolved by Nature, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara A. JOHNSON, Carlos J. BOSQUES, Gregory H. ALTMAN, Abigail GIARROSSO, Laura R. MUOLLO, Ilan GOLDBERG, Marius COSTACHE
  • Patent number: 11512425
    Abstract: Silk infused performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, leather, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products, textiles, and upholstery, as well as other materials, exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties, resistance to microbial growth, increased abrasion resistance, and flame resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • Patent number: 11453975
    Abstract: Silk performance apparel and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, coated apparel products exhibit surprisingly improved moisture management properties and increased resistance to microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino
  • Patent number: 11390988
    Abstract: Silk coated and/or infused performance materials, apparel, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, silk performance apparel includes textiles, fabrics, consumer products, and other materials that are coated with aqueous solutions of pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Enrico Mortarino, Sara Ann Johnson, Maria L. Ufret, Markrete Krikorian, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Publication number: 20220205165
    Abstract: Chemically linked silk fibroin coatings and methods of making and using thereof are disclosed herein. Also disclosed are articles coated with such coatings, which can include chemical or physical modifiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Xiuzhu FEI, Marius COSTACHE, Enrico MORTARINO, Maria UFRET, Carlos J. BOSQUES, Gregory H. ALTMAN
  • Publication number: 20220177530
    Abstract: Recombinant silk coated and/or infused materials and articles, and methods of preparing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, articles include textiles, fabrics, consumer products, leather, and other materials that are coated with recombinant silk-based protein fragments, such as recombinant spider or silkworm silk-based protein fragments, having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios. In some embodiments, articles and materials include dermal fillers and cosmetic materials such as moisturizers that include recombinant silk-based protein fragments, such as recombinant spider or silkworm silk-based protein fragments, having low, medium, and/or high molecular weight in various ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventor: Gregory H. Altman
  • Publication number: 20220133615
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals. In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments and is suitable for use in consumer applications. In some embodiments, a preserved composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, a method of preserving a solution using silk fibroin-based protein fragments is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Dylan S. Haas, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Patent number: 11298311
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Patent number: 11298310
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas
  • Patent number: 11260012
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals. In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments and is suitable for use in consumer applications. In some embodiments, a preserved composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, a method of preserving a solution using silk fibroin-based protein fragments is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Dylan S. Haas, Rebecca L. Lacouture
  • Patent number: 10987294
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: EVOLVED BY NATURE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Altman, Rebecca L. Lacouture, Rachel Lee Dow, Rachel M. Lind, Dylan S. Haas