Patents by Inventor Alan B. Chmurny
Alan B. Chmurny 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: 5908765Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of recovering a biological molecule from a recombinant microorganism produced using a method based on either protoplast fusion or lipofection. The present invention further provides a method of identifying, isolating, or making a biological molecule from a recombinant microorganism and also encompasses the biological molecule produced by a recombinant microorganism. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of making a recombinant microorganism containing the nucleic acid of a microorganism in an environmental sample, as well as the recombinant microorganisms themselves. Finally, the present invention is directed to a method of making a recombinant library, as well as the recombinant library itself.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1998Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Oceanix Biosciences CorporationInventors: Peter S. Carlson, Ernesto J. Quintero, David M. Manyak, Alan B. Chmurny
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Patent number: 5837470Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of recovering a biological molecule from a recombinant microorganism produced using a method based on either protoplast fusion or lipofection. The present invention further provides a method of identifying, isolating, or making a biological molecule from a recombinant microorganism and also encompasses the biological molecule produced by a recombinant microorganism. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of making a recombinant microorganism containing the nucleic acid of a microorganism in an environmental sample, as well as the recombinant microorganisms themselves. Finally, the present invention is directed to a method of making a recombinant library, as well as the recombinant library itself.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Oceanix Biosciences CorporationInventors: Peter S. Carlson, Ernesto J. Quintero, David M. Manyak, Alan B. Chmurny
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Patent number: 5773221Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of recovering a biological molecule from a recombinant microorganism produced using a method based on either protoplast fusion or lipofection. The present invention further provides a method of identifying, isolating, or making a biological molecule from a recombinant microorganism and also encompasses the biological molecule produced by a recombinant microorganism. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method of making a recombinant microorganism containing the nucleic acid of a microorganism in an environmental sample, as well as the recombinant microorganisms themselves. Finally, the present invention is directed to a method of making a recombinant library, as well as the recombinant library itself.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: Oceanix Biosciences CorporationInventors: Peter S. Carlson, Ernesto J. Quintero, David M. Manyak, Alan B. Chmurny
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Patent number: 5569634Abstract: Porous bodies are produced which are suitable for use as supports for catalysts, including living cells, such as bacteria and which are upset resistant to acids and bases. The bodies have a significantly large average pore diameter of about 0.5 to 100 microns, (i.e. 5,000 to 1,000,000 .ANG.) and a total pore volume of about 0.1 to 1.5 cc/g with the large pores contributing a pore volume of from about 0.1 to 1.0 cc/g. The bodies are made by preparing a mixture of ultimate particles containing a zeolite and one or more optional ingredients such as inorganic binders, extrusion or forming aids, burnout agents, or a forming liquid, such as water. In a preferred embodiment, the ultimate particles are formed by spray drying.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1994Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: James G. Miller, Michael J. Wax, Richard F. Wormsbecher, Leo B. Aller, Donald R. Durham, Alan B. Chmurny
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Patent number: 5403799Abstract: Porous bodies are produced which are suitable for use as supports for catalysts, including living cells, such as bacteria and which are upset resistant to acids and bases. The bodies have a significantly large average pore diameter of about 0.5 to 100 microns, (i.e. 5,000 to 1,000,000 .ANG.) and a total pore volume of about 0.1 to 1.5 cc/g with the large pores contributing a pore volume of from about 0.1 to 1.0 cc/g. The bodies are made by preparing a mixture of ultimate particles containing a zeolite and one or more optional ingredients such as inorganic binders, extrusion or forming aids, burnout agents, or a forming liquid, such as water. In a preferred embodiment, the ultimate particles are formed by spray drying.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1992Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: James G. Miller, Michael J. Wax, Richard F. Wormsbecher, Leo B. Aller, Donald R. Durham, Alan B. Chmurny
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Patent number: 5403809Abstract: Porous bodies are produced which are suitable for use as supports for catalysts, including living cells, such as bacteria and which are upset resistant to acids and bases. The bodies have a significantly large average pore diameter of about 0.5 to 100 microns, (i.e. 5,000 to 1,000,000 .ANG.) and a total pore volume of about 0.1 to 1.5 cc/g with the large pores contributing a pore volume of from about 0.1 to 1.0 cc/g. The bodies are made by preparing a mixture of ultimate particles containing a zeolite and one or more optional ingredients such as inorganic binders, extrusion or forming aids, burnout agents, or a forming liquid, such as water. Incorporated into the support is activated carbon which provides improved properties. In a preferred embodiment, the ultimate particles are formed by spray drying.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1992Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: James G. Miller, Michael J. Wax, Alan B. Chmurny, Donald R. Durham
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Patent number: 4873359Abstract: Synthesis of phenylserine ester (a) via benzaldehyde and glycine ester using serine hydroxymethyltransferase; and (b) via methyl benzoylacetate. Synthesis of hydroxy-aspartame or derivative by enzymatic coupling of phenylserine or derivative with aspartic acid or derivative. Hydrogenation of the coupled product to give as final product aspartame or analog with related processes and products.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1987Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co. - Conn.Inventors: Alan B. Chmurny, Akiva T. Gross, Robert J. Kupper, Rowena L. Roberts
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Patent number: 4810817Abstract: Synthesis of phenylserine ester (a) via benzaldehyde and glycine ester using serine hydroxymethyltransferase; and (b) via methyl benzoylacetate. Synthesis of hydroxy-aspartame or derivative by enzymatic coupling of phenylserine or derivative with aspartic acid or derivative. Hydrogenation of the coupled product to give as final product aspartame or analog with related processes and products.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1987Date of Patent: March 7, 1989Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.Inventors: Alan B. Chmurny, Akiva T. Gross, Robert J. Kupper, Rowena L. Roberts
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Patent number: 4710583Abstract: Synthesis of phenylserine ester (a) via benzaldehyde and glycine ester using serine hydroxymethyltransferase; and (b) via methyl benzoylacetate. Synthesis of hydroxy-aspertame or derivative by enzymatic coupling of phenylserine or derivative with aspertic acid or derivative. Hydrogenation of the coupled product to give as final product aspertame or analog with related processes and products.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1985Date of Patent: December 1, 1987Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.Inventors: Alan B. Chmurny, Akiva T. Gross, Robert J. Kupper, Rowena L. Roberts