Patents Assigned to LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLC
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Patent number: 11963528Abstract: The subject invention relates to the production and use of entomopathogenic fungi for the control of arthropod pests. Specifically, the subject invention provides methods for producing Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana, as well as methods of their use, as biopesticidal compositions. Compositions are also provided for controlling arthropod pests, comprising one or more entomopathogenic fungi, a chitinase inducer, diatomaceous earth, and an anticoagulant.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Patent number: 11964040Abstract: The present invention provides microbe-based products, as well as methods of their production and use, in oral health compositions. More specifically, the present invention provides materials and methods for enhancing and/or maintaining oral health using topical oral health compositions comprising microbial growth by-products, specifically, biosurfactants.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Patent number: 11959062Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for effective production and use of microorganisms and/or the fermentation broth in which they are produced. Advantageously, the system is cost-effective, scalable, quick, versatile, efficacious, and helpful in reducing resistance to chemical compounds and residue that concerns consumers.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Paul S. Zorner, Ken Alibek, Kent Adams, Tyler Dixon
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Patent number: 11932891Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products and efficient methods of producing them. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for enhanced production of microbial biosurfactants, the methods comprising co-cultivating Myxococcus xanthus and Bacillusamyloliquefaciens. In preferred embodiments, co-cultivation is carried out continuously for an indefinite period of time. Microbe-based products produced according to the subject methods are also provided, as well as their uses in, for example, agriculture, oil and gas recovery, and health care.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Yajie Chen
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Patent number: 11920091Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use to improve oil production and refining efficiency by, for example, remediating the disposable layers in oil tanks and other oil storage units. In preferred embodiments, the microbe-based products comprise biochemical-producing yeast and growth by-products thereof, such as, e.g., biosurfactants. The subject invention can be used to remediate rag layer and/or other dissolved solid layers that form in water-oil emulsions. Furthermore, the subject invention can be used for remediating solid impurities, such as sand, scale, rust and clay, in produced water, flow-back, brine, and/or fracking fluids.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Kent Adams, Karthik N. Karathur
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Patent number: 11891567Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions comprising solvents and surfactants, as well as their use in improving oil and/or gas production. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise chemical or synthetic solvents and/or surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise biological components, such as microorganisms and/or their growth by-products. The subject invention can be used to dissolve, disperse and/or emulsify paraffin precipitates and/or deposits; prevent and/or inhibit paraffin deposition; remove rust deposits and prevent corrosion associated therewith; inhibit bacterial growth and/or biofilm formation; and to enhance oil recovery.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Tyler Dixon, Karthik N. Karathur
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Patent number: 11890341Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for preventing, inhibiting or reducing biofilm formation and biofilm infections, in particular, in the respiratory tract of a subject. The invention utilizes growth by-products of beneficial microorganisms to enhance the effectiveness of biocidal substances in the treatment, disruption and/or prevention of biofilms. Advantageously, the subject invention is useful against antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains, such as MRSA, Helicobacter pylori, S. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa and A. fumigatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Patent number: 11890657Abstract: This present invention relates to compositions and methods of microbial enhanced oil recovery using Bacillus subtilis strains. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for performing oil degradation with Bacillus subtilis strains. The compositions and methods of the present invention are also used for enhanced commercial biosurfactant and enzyme production.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Xiaozhou Zhang, Sharmistha Mazumder, Maja Milovanovic
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Patent number: 11834705Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use in simultaneously enhancing oil recovery from an oil well while efficiently removing contaminating compositions such as biofilm, scale, paraffin, and/or asphaltenes from oil production equipment and oil-bearing formations. The subject invention can also be used to disperse paraffin and asphaltene precipitates, and to reduce the viscosity of heavy crude oil. The subject invention further provides materials and methods for bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated sites.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Kent Adams, Karthik N. Karathur
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Patent number: 11825827Abstract: The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Paul S. Zorner, Ken Alibek, Maja Milovanovic, Sharmistha Mazumder, Tyler Dixon, Alex Fotsch
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Patent number: 11807810Abstract: The subject invention provides multi-functional biochemical compositions, as well as their use in enhancing oil recovery by, for example, enhancing traditional acid treatments. Advantageously, the compositions and methods of the subject invention are operationally-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly approaches to enhancing oil recovery. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, the subject invention provides a multi-functional composition for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) comprising one or more concentrated acids that work in synergy with a combination of one or more surfactants, one or more chelating agents, and one or more solvents to stimulate the flow of oil from a formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Karthik N. Karathur, Jonathan Rogers
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Patent number: 11788054Abstract: The subject invention provides improved methods for producing mannosylerythritol lipids (MEL) using yeasts not previously known to produce MEL. In particular, Meyerozyma guilliermondii (Pichia guilliermondii) is cultivated in a specially-tailored nutrient medium and under cultivation conditions such that the yeast unnaturally produces MEL and/or MEL-like molecules in greater amounts and at increased rates than when using standard MEL production with, for example, Pseudozyma aphidis. Yeast culture compositions are also provided, comprising yeast cells, growth medium, and high concentrations of MEL.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Blake Ott
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Patent number: 11788034Abstract: The subject invention provides yeast-based products, as well as their use to improve industrial production and performance by, for example, efficiently cleaning contaminating and/or fouling substances such as FOG, biofilm, paraffin, and/or asphaltenes from industrial equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Patent number: 11760969Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for effective production and use of microorganisms and/or the fermentation broth in which they are produced. Advantageously, the system is cost-effective, scalable, quick, versatile, efficacious, and helpful in reducing resistance to chemical compounds and residue that concerns consumers.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Paul S. Zorner, Ken Alibek, Kent Adams, Tyler Dixon
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Patent number: 11759544Abstract: The subject invention provides topical therapeutic compositions and methods of their use for enhanced healing of wounds, including burns, and scars of the skin. Specifically, in one embodiment, the subject invention provides materials and methods for reducing the healing time of skin wounds and for reducing the appearance of scars. The subject invention utilizes topical compositions comprising microbial growth by-products and, optionally, a topically-acceptable carrier. In specific embodiments, the microbial growth by-products are biosurfactants.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Albina Tskhay
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Patent number: 11758924Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for reducing deleterious atmospheric gases and/or precursors thereof using livestock feed additives and/or supplements. In preferred embodiments, a multi-purpose composition comprising one or more beneficial microorganisms and/or one or more microbial growth by-products is applied to livestock animals' feed and/or to a field or pasture where livestock animals graze. In some embodiments, the composition controls methanogenic bacteria. In some embodiments, the composition enhances carbon sequestration in the field or pasture by promoting plant health and/or growth.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Patent number: 11759414Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods for improving facial skin, hair and scalp health using cosmetic yeast-based masks. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention provides a yeast-based mask for application to the face, which can improve the health and appearance of thereof. In another specific embodiment, the subject invention provides a yeast-based mask for application to the hair and scalp, which can aid in preventing hair loss, as well as improve the health and appearance of the hair and scalp. Methods of using the yeast-based masks are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek
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Patent number: 11691915Abstract: This present invention relates to compositions to improve concrete using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. The invention also relates to methods for enhancing the performance of the concrete with said microbial strains and/or their byproducts.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Ken Alibek, Sean Farmer, Sergey Kravtsov
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Patent number: 11692989Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for classifying a microbiome at a geographic site where agricultural activity is, or will be, conducted in order to improve and/or promote agricultural productivity at the site. Machine learning and/or artificial intelligence classifier tools use DNA sequencing input data and environmental information to generate recommendations for customized soil and/or crop treatment compositions, irrigation practices, and/or other agricultural activity, to enhance plant health and crop productivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Scott Alan Shibata, Paul S. Zorner, Sean Farmer
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Patent number: 11666074Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for preserving food products. Specifically, the subject compositions and methods can be used to prolong the consumable life of food products, as well as to reduce and/or prevent spoilage and/or contamination by microbial agents. The compositions comprise a blend of one or more glycolipids and one or more lipopeptides. The compositions comprise sophorolipids and surfactin, lichenysin or another lipopeptide biosurfactant.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLCInventors: Sean Farmer, Ken Alibek, Alibek Moldakozhayev