Patents by Inventor Brett Barney

Brett Barney 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: 20240158823
    Abstract: A genetically modified diazotrophic microbe is genetically modified to produce ?-polyglutamic acid (?-PGA). In one or more embodiments, the diazotrophic microbe is Azotobacter vinelandii. In one or more embodiments, the diazotrophic microbe is genetically modified to use a non-sugar carbon source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Brett Barney, Alexander James Steiner
  • Patent number: 9796957
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a genetically-modified diazotrophic microbe and methods that involve the genetically-modified diazotrophic microbe. Generally, the diazotrophic microbe is modified to excrete a nitrogen-containing compound in an amount greater than a comparable control diazotrophic microbe. The genetically-modified diazotrophic microbe can be co-cultured with a non-diazotroph and increase the growth of the non-diazotroph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Brett Barney, Carolann Marie Knutson, Mary Plunkett
  • Publication number: 20160264929
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a genetically-modified diazotrophic microbe and methods that involve the genetically-modified diazotrophic microbe. Generally, the diazotrophic microbe is modified to excrete a nitrogen-containing compound in an amount greater than a comparable control diazotrophic microbe. The genetically-modified diazotrophic microbe can be co-cultured with a non-diazotroph and increase the growth of the non-diazotroph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Brett Barney, Carolann Marie Knutson, Mary Plunkett
  • Publication number: 20100203614
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the polynucleotide sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 4, and to the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NO: 2 and SEQ ID NO: 3, and to novel fatty aldehyde reductase enzymes provided by the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventors: Brad Wahlen, Brett Barney, Lance Seefeldt
  • Publication number: 20070115299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, apparatus, product by-process, and computer program product for generating graphics for motor vehicles such as motorcycles, four-wheelers, snowmobiles, bullet bikes, auto vehicles, and the like. A user interface is provided which supplies the tools for allowing a user to create desired graphics. The user interface can comprise a software program, an Internet website, a kiosk, or an end-user type system, which allows a user to generate customized graphics at the user's selection and discretion. The graphics are positioned on a decal, sticker, mask, or similar medium for placement on the motor vehicle. The graphics, once created, can also be relayed to an automated system which directly applies the graphics to the motor vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Brett Barney, Landon Allred
  • Publication number: 20070115300
    Abstract: Generating customized images graphics for apparatus including motor vehicles such as motorcycles, four-wheelers, snowmobiles, bullet bikes, auto vehicles, and the like. A user interface is provided which supplies the tools for allowing a user to create desired graphics. The user interface can comprise a software program, an Internet website, a kiosk, or an end-user type system, which allows a user to generate customized graphics at the user's selection and discretion. The user is typically presented with low resolution images which are replaced with high resolution images. The images are positioned on a decal, sticker, mask, or similar medium for placement on the motor vehicle. The customized images are then cut based on a cut line and a die line associated with the customized image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Interactive Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Brett Barney, Landon Allred