Patents by Inventor Alexa SCHMITZ

Alexa SCHMITZ 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS WITH ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20240229188
    Abstract: Provided are modified bacteria for use in bioleaching rare earth elements (REEs). The modified bacteria contain at least one engineered genetic change that is correlated with improved bioleaching of the REEs, relative to REE bioleaching by unmodified bacteria of the same species as the modified bacteria. Also provided is a method for extracting REEs by contacting a composition containing REEs with biolixiviant produced by the modified bacteria. Kits that include containers that hold the modified bacteria are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Buz BARSTOW, Alexa SCHMITZ, Brooke PIAN, Sean MEDIN
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING RARE EARTH ELEMENTS WITH ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20240132993
    Abstract: Provided are modified bacteria for use in bioleaching rare earth elements (REEs). The modified bacteria contain at least one engineered genetic change that is correlated with improved bioleaching of the REEs, relative to REE bioleaching by unmodified bacteria of the same species as the modified bacteria. Also provided is a method for extracting REEs by contacting a composition containing REEs with biolixiviant produced by the modified bacteria. Kits that include containers that hold the modified bacteria are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Buz BARSTOW, Alexa SCHMITZ, Brooke PIAN, Sean MEDIN