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).

  • Patent number: 5908765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Oceanix Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Peter S. Carlson, Ernesto J. Quintero, David M. Manyak, Alan B. Chmurny
  • Patent number: 5837470
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Oceanix Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Peter S. Carlson, Ernesto J. Quintero, David M. Manyak, Alan B. Chmurny
  • Patent number: 5773221
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Oceanix Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Peter S. Carlson, Ernesto J. Quintero, David M. Manyak, Alan B. Chmurny
  • Patent number: 5569634
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: James G. Miller, Michael J. Wax, Richard F. Wormsbecher, Leo B. Aller, Donald R. Durham, Alan B. Chmurny
  • Patent number: 5403799
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: James G. Miller, Michael J. Wax, Richard F. Wormsbecher, Leo B. Aller, Donald R. Durham, Alan B. Chmurny
  • Patent number: 5403809
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: James G. Miller, Michael J. Wax, Alan B. Chmurny, Donald R. Durham
  • Patent number: 4873359
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co. - Conn.
    Inventors: Alan B. Chmurny, Akiva T. Gross, Robert J. Kupper, Rowena L. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4810817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Alan B. Chmurny, Akiva T. Gross, Robert J. Kupper, Rowena L. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4710583
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1987
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.
    Inventors: Alan B. Chmurny, Akiva T. Gross, Robert J. Kupper, Rowena L. Roberts