Patents by Inventor Arne Solbak
Arne Solbak 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: 10196617Abstract: This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: BASF Enzymes LLCInventors: Arne Solbak, Brian Steer, Mark Dycaico, Katie A. Kline, Axel Trefzer, Thomas Todaro, Fatima El-Farrah, Alberto Alvarado, Gerhard Frey
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Publication number: 20150132383Abstract: This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Arne SOLBAK, Brian STEER, Mark DYCAICO, Katie A. KLINE, Axel TREFZER, Thomas TODARO, Fatima EL-FARRAH, Alberto ALVARADO, Gerhard FREY
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Patent number: 8936924Abstract: A method for using a thermostable phytase for eliminating or reducing phytic acid or salts of phytic acid in an alcohol production process is disclosed. The phytase can be added anywhere in the alcohol production process including a feedstock, a hammer mill, a slurry tank, a jet cooker, a liquefaction, a mash cooker, a fermentation, a beer, a distillation system, a whole stillage, a centrifuge, a thin stillage, an evaporator, a condensate, a syrup, a wet grain, a drum dryer, a distillers dried grain, distillers solubles, distillers wet grain, condensed distillers solubles distillers dried grains with solubles a molecular sieves, or any combination thereof. The alcohol production process can be in an ethanol production plant; a spirit or a drinkable alcohol production plant; or a fuel ethanol plant.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Verenium CorporationInventors: Arne Solbak, Brian Steer, Mark Dycaico, Katie A. Kline, Axel Trefzer, Thomas Todaro, Fatima El-Farrah, Alberto Alvarado, Gerhard Frey
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Patent number: 8877478Abstract: This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Verenium CorporationInventors: Brian Steer, Alberto Alvarado, Mark Dycaico, Fatima El-Farrah, Gerhard Frey, Katie A. Kline, Arne Solbak, Tomas Todaro, Axel Trefzer
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Publication number: 20140017750Abstract: A method for using a thermostable phytase for eliminating or reducing phytic acid or salts of phytic acid in an alcohol production process is disclosed. The phytase can be added anywhere in the alcohol production process including a feedstock, a hammer mill, a slurry tank, a jet cooker, a liquefaction, a mash cooker, a fermentation, a beer, a distillation system, a whole stillage, a centrifuge, a thin stillage, an evaporator, a condensate, a syrup, a wet grain, a drum dryer, a distillers dried grain, distillers solubles, distillers wet grain, condensed distillers solubles distillers dried grains with solubles a molecular sieves, or any combination thereof. The alcohol production process can be in an ethanol production plant; a spirit or a drinkable alcohol production plant; or a fuel ethanol plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: VERENIUM CORPORATIONInventors: Arne SOLBAK, Brian STEER, Mark DYCAICO, Katie A. KLINE, Axel TREFZER, Thomas TODARO, Fatima EL-FARRAH, Alberto ALVARADO, Gerhard FREY
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Patent number: 8067222Abstract: The invention is directed to polypeptides having pectate lyase (pectinase) activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used as pectate lyases to catalyze the beta-elimination or hydrolysis of pectin and/or polygalacturonic acid, such as 1,4-linked alpha-D-galacturonic acid. The invention provides methods of treating fibers, fabrics or any pectate- or polygalacturonic acid-comprising material using one or more pectate lyases of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Verenium CorporationInventors: Janne Kerovuo, Arne Solbak, Kevin Gray, Ryan McCann, Shalaka Purohit, Joel Gerendash, Giselle Janssen, Samun Dahod
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Publication number: 20100136113Abstract: This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be thermotolerant and/or thermostable at low temperatures, in addition to higher temperatures. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. The foods or feeds of the invention can be in the form of pellets, liquids, powders and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: VERENIUM CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Steer, Mark Dycaico, Katie A. Kline, Axel Trefzer, Thomas Todaro, Arne Solbak, Fatima El-Farrah, Alberto Alvarado, Gerhard Frey
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Publication number: 20100021988Abstract: The invention is directed to polypeptides having pectate lyase (pectinase) activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used as pectate lyases to catalyze the beta-elimination or hydrolysis of pectin and/or polygalacturonic acid, such as 1,4-linked alpha-D-galacturonic acid. The invention provides methods of treating fibers, fabrics or any pectate- or polygalacturonic acid-comprising material using one or more pectate lyases of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Verenium CorporationInventors: Janne Kerovuo, Arne Solbak, Kevin Gray, Ryan McCann, Shalaka Purohit, Joel Gerendash, Giselle Janssen, Samun Dahod
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Patent number: 7592434Abstract: The invention is directed to polypeptides having pectate lyase (pectinase) activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used as pectate lyases to catalyze the beta-elimination or hydrolysis of pectin and/or polygalacturonic acid, such as 1,4-linked alpha-D-galacturonic acid. The invention provides methods of treating fibers, fabrics or any pectate- or polygalacturonic acid-comprising material using one or more pectate lyases of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Verenium CorporationInventors: Janne Kerovuo, Arne Solbak, Kevin Gray, Ryan McCann, Shalaka Purohit, Joel Gerendash, Giselle Janssen, Samun Dahod
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Publication number: 20060210971Abstract: The invention is directed to polypeptides having pectate lyase (pectinase) activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used as pectate lyases to catalyze the beta-elimination or hydrolysis of pectin and/or polygalacturonic acid, such as 1,4-linked alpha-D-galacturonic acid. The invention provides methods of treating fibers, fabrics or any pectate- or polygalacturonic acid-comprising material using one or more pectate lyases of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: Diversa CorporationInventors: Janne Kerovuo, Arne Solbak, Kevin Gray, Ryan McCann, Shalaka Purohit, Joel Gerendash, Giselle Janssen, Samun Dahod