Patents by Inventor Albert J. J. Van Ooijen
Albert J. J. Van Ooijen 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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Cleaning compositions containing plant cell wall degrading enzymes and their use in cleaning methods
Patent number: 6602842Abstract: Novel cleaning compositions comprising cell wall degrading enzymes are disclosed having pectinases and/or hemicellulases and optionally cellulases. The compositions are particularly suitable for removing stains of vegetable origin, especially from textiles. Although compositions having only one type of such enzymes axe part of the invention (excluding cellulases alone), preferred embodiments have a mixture of cell wall degrading enzyme activities to allow for a concerted action against the fibrous mass which usually constitutes a stain of vegetable origin.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.Inventors: Roelck A. Cuperus, Margareta A. Herweijer, Albert J. J. Van Ooijen, Dick J. Van Schouwen -
Cleaning compositions containing plant cell wall degrading enzymes and their use in cleaning methods
Publication number: 20030040454Abstract: Novel cleaning compositions comprising cell wall degrading enzymes are disclosed having pectinases and/or hemicellulases and optionally cellulases. The compositions are particularly suitable for removing stains of vegetable origin, especially from textiles. Although compositions having only one type of such enzymes are part of the invention (excluding cellulases alone), preferred embodiments have a mixture of cell wall degrading enzyme activities to allow for a concerted action against the fibrous mass which usually constitutes a stain of vegetable origin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Roelck A. Cuperus, Margareta A. Herweijer, Albert J.J. Van Ooijen, Dick J. Van Schouwen -
Patent number: 6306635Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides with cellulase activity, corresponding DNA sequences, vectors, transformed hosts and a method for the production of these polypeptides, which are obtainable from Aspergillus niger var. niger or Aspergillus niger var. tubigensis.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Gist-Brocades B.V.Inventors: Henriƫtte C. Van Den Broeck, Leendert H. De Graaff, Jacob Visser, Albert J. J. Van Ooijen
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Patent number: 6190890Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides with multiple enzymatic activitives: carboxymethyl cellusase(CMCase), endoglucanase and &bgr;-glucanase, corresponding nucleotides, vectors and transformed hosts, methods of preparation and use. The peptide is used in the food industry for the liquefaction of plant cell material, e.g., in vegetable or fruit juice manufacture, or as processing aids to reduce the fouling of membranes.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Gist-brocades, B.V.Inventors: Henriƫtte C. Van Den Broeck, Leendert H. De Graaff, Jacob Visser, Albert J. J. Van Ooijen
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Patent number: 6022846Abstract: The present invention provides for the expression of phytase in transgenic plants or plant organs and methods for the production of such plants. DNA expression constructs are provided for the transformation of plants with a gene encoding phytase under the control of regulatory sequences which are capable of directing the expression of phytase. These regulatory sequences include sequences capable of directing transcription in plants, either constitutively, or stage and/or tissue specific, depending on the use of the plant or parts thereof. The transgenic plants and plant organs provided by the present invention may be applied to a variety of industrial processes either directly, e.g. in animal feeds or alternatively, the expressed phytase may be extracted and if desired, purified before application.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Mogen International and Gist-brocades N.V.Inventors: Albert J. J. Van Ooijen, Krun Rietveld, Andreas Hoekema, Jan Pen, Peter Christian Sijmons, Teunis Cornelis Verwoerd
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Cleaning compositions containing plant cell wall degrading enzymes and their use in cleaning methods
Patent number: 5872091Abstract: This invention relates to a laundry detergent composition as well as a method of laundrying fabric or soiled garments in which the composition requires a surfactant, a pectinase enzyme, a specific hemicellulase enzyme or enzymes, a cellulase enzyme, and additional component which includes bleaching agents, builders, an amylase enzyme and/or a protease enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: Genencor International Inc.Inventors: Roelck A. Cuperus, Margareta A. Herweijer, Albert J.J. Van Ooijen, Dick J. Van Schouwen -
Patent number: 5770413Abstract: The present invention provides for the expression of phytase in transgenic plants or plant organs and methods for the production of such plants. DNA expression constructs are provided for the transformation of plants with a gene encoding phytase under the control of regulatory sequences which are capable of directing the expression of phytase. These regulatory sequences include sequences capable of directing transcription in plants, either constitutively, or stage and/or tissue specific, depending on the use of the plant or parts thereof. The transgenic plants and plant organs provided by the present invention may be applied to a variety of industrial processes either directly, e.g. in animal feeds or alternatively, the expressed phytase may be extracted and if desired, purified before application.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignees: Gist-brocades, B.V., Mogen InternationalInventors: Albert J. J. Van Ooijen, Krijn Rietveld, Andreas Hoekema, Jan Pen, Peter Christian Sijmons, Teunis Cornelis Verwoerd
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Patent number: 5714474Abstract: A method of catalyzing in vitro reactions using seeds containing enhanced amounts of enzymes is disclosed. The method involves adding transgenic, non-wild type seeds, preferably in a ground form, to a reaction mixture and allowing the enzymes in the seeds to increase the rate of reaction. By directly adding the seeds to the reaction mixture the method provides a solution to the expensive and problematic process of extracting and purifying the enzyme. Methods of treatment are also provided whereby a subject lacking a sufficient supply of an enzyme is administered the enzyme in the form of seeds containing enhanced amounts of the enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1996Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: Mogen InternationalInventors: Albert J. J. Van Ooijen, Krijn Rietveld, Andreas Hoekema, Jan Pen, Peter Christian Sijmons, Teunis Cornelis Verwoerd, Wilhemus Johannes Quax
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Patent number: 5593963Abstract: The present invention provides for the expression of phytase in transgenic plants or plant organs and methods for the production of such plants. DNA expression constructs are provided for the transformation of plants with a gene encoding phytase under the control of regulatory sequences which are capable of directing the expression of phytase. These regulatory sequences include sequences capable of directing transcription in plants, either constitutively, or stage and/or tissue specific, depending on the use of the plant or parts thereof. The transgenic plants and plant organs provided by the present invention may be applied to a variety of industrial processes either directly, e.g. in animal feeds or alternatively, the expressed phytase may be extracted and if desired, purified before application.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1993Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignees: Mogen International, Gist-brocades, B.V.Inventors: Albert J. J. Van Ooijen, Krijn Rietveld, Andreas Hoekema, Jan Pen, Peter C. Sijmons, Teunis C. Verwoerd
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Patent number: 5543576Abstract: A method of catalyzing in vitro reactions using seeds containing enhanced amounts of enzymes is disclosed. The method involves adding transgenic, non-wild type seeds, preferably in a ground form, to a reaction mixture and allowing the enzymes in the seeds to increase the rate of reaction. By directly adding the seeds to the reaction mixture the method provides a solution to the expensive and problematic process of extracting and purifying the enzyme. Methods of treatment are also provided whereby a subject lacking a sufficient supply of an enzyme is administered the enzyme in the form of seeds containing enhanced amounts of the enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1993Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignees: Mogen International, Gist-BrocadesInventors: Albert J. J. van Ooijen, Krijn Rietveld, Andreas Hoekema, Jan Pen, Peter C. Sijmons, Teunis C. Verwoerd, Wilhemus J. Quax