Patents by Inventor Birgitte K. Ahring

Birgitte K. Ahring 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).

  • Patent number: 9493754
    Abstract: A novel microorganism is provided named Aspergillus saccharolyticus. Further, beta-glucosidase enzymes encoded by said microorganism are provided, and the use thereof in the degradation of lignocellulosic material. Also, host organisms comprising the polypeptides of the invention and/or polynucleotides encoding these are provided. In addition, methods, compositions, and kit-of-parts are provided which comprise any component of the invention, and optionally any additional components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: CLEAN-VANTAGE LLC
    Inventors: Philip Teller, Peter Lubeck, Annette Sorensen, Birgitte K Ahring
  • Publication number: 20150203833
    Abstract: A novel microorganism is provided named Aspergillus saccharolyticus. Further, beta-glucosidase enzymes encoded by said microorganism are provided, and the use thereof in the degradation of lignocellulosic material. Also, host organisms comprising the polypeptides of the invention and/or polynucleotides encoding these are provided. In addition, methods, compositions, and kit-of-parts are provided which comprise any component of the invention, and optionally any additional components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Philip Teller, Peter Lubeck, Annette Sorensen, Birgitte K. Ahring
  • Patent number: 8865448
    Abstract: A novel microorganism is provided named Aspergillus saccharolyticus. Further, beta-glucosidase enzymes encoded by said microorganism are provided, and the use thereof in the degradation of lignocellulosic material. Also, host organisms comprising the polypeptides of the invention and/or polynucleotides encoding these are provided. In addition, methods, compositions, and kit-of-parts are provided which comprise any component of the invention, and optionally any additional components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Cleanvantage LLC
    Inventors: Philip Teller, Peter S. Lubeck, Annette Sorensen, Birgitte K. Ahring
  • Publication number: 20130280761
    Abstract: A novel microorganism is provided named Aspergillus saccharolyticus. Further, beta-glucosidase enzymes encoded by said microorganism are provided, and the use thereof in the degradation of lignocellulosic material. Also, host organisms comprising the polypeptides of the invention and/or polynucleotides encoding these are provided. In addition, methods, compositions, and kit-of-parts are provided which comprise any component of the invention, and optionally any additional components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: CLEANVANTAGE LLC
    Inventors: Philip Teller, Peter S. Lubeck, Annette Sorensen, Birgitte K. Ahring