Patents by Inventor Baolong Zhu

Baolong Zhu 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).

  • Publication number: 20240043816
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing enzymes are described, along with methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL MICROBES, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane CLARKE, Baolong ZHU, Derek Lorin GREENFIELD, Stephanie Rhianon JONES, Noah Charles HELMAN
  • Patent number: 11851686
    Abstract: Improved soluble methane monooxygenases and soluble methane monooxygenase systems are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Industrial Microbes, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Clarke, Derek Lorin Greenfield, Noah Charles Helman, Stephanie Rhianon Jones, Baolong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20230235352
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Hemipteran, Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: WILLIAM T BEESON, SAMATHA L GRIFFIN, CORY M LARSEN, NAVDEEP MUTTI, JARRED KENNETH ORAL, JUN-ZHI WEI, BAOLONG ZHU
  • Patent number: 11692177
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing enzymes are described, along with methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL MICROBES, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Clarke, Baolong Zhu, Derek Lorin Greenfield, Stephanie Rhianon Jones, Noah Charles Helman
  • Publication number: 20230167419
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for ex pressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Baolong ZHU, Andreas W. Schirmer, Cindy Chang
  • Publication number: 20230159901
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas SCHIRMER, Baolong ZHU, Emanuela POPOVA
  • Patent number: 11549222
    Abstract: A vertical ground heat exchanger for reducing the temperature in the carbonaceous shale rock mass and preventing roadbed frost heave includes a heating mechanism, a heat releasing component respectively connected to both ends of the heating mechanism and a refrigeration heat exchange mechanism. The refrigeration heat exchange mechanism is connected to the lower end of the heating mechanism through a heat transfer pipeline and communicates with the heat releasing component. The heat releasing component includes a double-layer heat exchange tube component, a gas-liquid separator and a branch tube, wherein the double-layer heat exchange tube component is respectively connected to the both ends of the heating mechanism, the gas-liquid separator is connected to the double-layer heat exchange tube component, and the branch tube is connected between the gas-liquid separator and the refrigeration heat exchange mechanism. The double-layer heat exchange tube component includes an upper bellows and a lower bellows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: SOUTHWEST UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Baolong Zhu, Xin Li
  • Patent number: 11441130
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Baolong Zhu, Andreas W. Schirmer, Cindy Chang
  • Patent number: 11421206
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Baolong Zhu, Andreas W. Schirmer, Cindy Chang
  • Patent number: 11384341
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Schirmer, Baolong Zhu, Emanuela Popova
  • Publication number: 20210403883
    Abstract: Improved soluble methane monooxygenases and soluble methane monooxygenase systems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Clark, Derek Lorin Greenfield, Noah Charles Helman, Stephanie Rhianon Jones, Baolong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20210355639
    Abstract: A vertical ground heat exchanger for reducing the temperature in the carbonaceous shale rock mass and preventing roadbed frost heave includes a heating mechanism, a heat releasing component respectively connected to both ends of the heating mechanism and a refrigeration heat exchange mechanism. The refrigeration heat exchange mechanism is connected to the lower end of the heating mechanism through a heat transfer pipeline and communicates with the heat releasing component. The heat releasing component includes a double-layer heat exchange tube component, a gas-liquid separator and a branch tube, wherein the double-layer heat exchange tube component is respectively connected to the both ends of the heating mechanism, the gas-liquid separator is connected to the double-layer heat exchange tube component, and the branch tube is connected between the gas-liquid separator and the refrigeration heat exchange mechanism. The double-layer heat exchange tube component includes an upper bellows and a lower bellows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Southwest University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Baolong ZHU, Xin LI
  • Publication number: 20210254026
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing enzymes are described, along with methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Clarke, Baolong Zhu, Derek Lorin Greenfield, Stephanie Rhianon Jones, Noah Charles Helman
  • Publication number: 20210230562
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Schirmer, Baolong ZHU, Emanuela Popova
  • Patent number: 11034937
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to variant carboxylic acid reductase (CAR) enzymes for the improved production of fatty alcohols in recombinant host cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek L. Greenfield, Elizabeth J. Clarke, Eli S. Groban, Vikranth Arlagadda, Sungwon Lee, Xuezhi Li, Zhihao Hu, Baolong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20210071212
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives and methods of producing them. Herein, the disclosure encompasses a novel and environmentally friendly production method that provides omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives at high purity and yield. Further encompassed are recombinant microorganisms that produce omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives through selective fermentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas W. Schirmer, Haibo Wang, Stephen B. Del Cardayre, Zhihao Hu, Louis G. Hom, Baolong Zhu, Cindy Chang, Emanuela E. Popova
  • Patent number: 10894951
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the oxidation of short alkanes by engineered microorganisms expressing recombinant enzymes is described, along with methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Industrial Microbes, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Jane Clarke, Baolong Zhu, Derek Lorin Greenfield, Stephanie Rhianon Jones, Noah Charles Helman
  • Publication number: 20200370024
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Baolong ZHU, Andreas W. Schirmer, Cindy CHANG
  • Patent number: 10787648
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides that result in improved omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivative production when expressed in recombinant host cells. The disclosure further relates to microorganisms for expressing the omega-hydroxylase-related fusion polypeptides for the production of omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: GENOMATICA, INC.
    Inventors: Andreas Schirmer, Baolong Zhu, Emanuela Popova
  • Patent number: 10711288
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives and methods of producing them. Herein, the disclosure encompasses a novel and environmentally friendly production method that provides omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives at high purity and yield. Further encompassed are recombinant microorganisms that produce omega-hydroxylated fatty acid derivatives through selective fermentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: GENOMATICA, INC.
    Inventors: Andreas W. Schirmer, Haibo Wang, Stephen B. Del Cardayre, Zhihao Hu, Louis G. Hom, Baolong Zhu, Cindy Chang, Emanuela E. Popova