Patents by Inventor ALEXANDRE GILLES

ALEXANDRE GILLES 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).

  • Esterases and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11692181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel esterases, more particularly to esterase variants having improved activity and/or improved thermostability compared to the esterase of SEQ ID NO: 1 and the uses thereof for degrading polyester containing material, such as plastic products. The esterases of the invention are particularly suited to degrade polyethylene terephthalate, and material containing polyethylene terephthalate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: CARBIOS
    Inventors: Isabelle Andre, Vincent Tournier, Alexandre Gilles, Sophie Duquesne
  • NOVEL ESTERASES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210171921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel esterases, more particularly to esterase variants having improved activity and/or improved thermostability compared to the esterase of SEQ ID NO:1 and the uses thereof for degrading polyester containing material, such as plastic products. The esterases of the invention are particularly suited to degrade polyethylene terephthalate, and material containing polyethylene terephthalate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: ISABELLE ANDRE, VINCENT TOURNIER, ALEXANDRE GILLES, SOPHIE DUQUESNE