Patents by Inventor Brian E. Jones

Brian E. Jones 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: 9282746
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Neelam S. Amin, Matthew G. Boston, Richard R. Bott, Maguerite A. Cervin, Edward M. Concar, Marc E. Gustwiller, Brian E. Jones, Klaus Liebeton, Gregory S. Miracle, Hiroshi Oh, Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Sandra W. Ramer, Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Walter Weyler, Gregory M. Whited
  • Publication number: 20150087573
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant alpha-amylasess having altered biochemical properties and advantageous performance characteristics as compared to a reference alpha-amylase. The variants are suitable for use in various industrial applications such as starch conversion, ethanol production, laundry, dishwashing, pulp and paper production, textile desizing, and/or sweetener production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Estell, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Christian D. Adams, Edward M. Concar
  • Patent number: 8990493
    Abstract: A disk drive comprising a rotatable disk, a head actuated over the disk, and a controller is disclosed. The controller is configured to write a first force unit access write data to the cache as part of the cache data, write the first force unit access write data and a first metadata corresponding to the first force unit access write data to the first location by using the head, transmit a first write complete status to a host, and maintain the first force unit access write data in the cache as part of the cache data. The controller is also configured to store write data as part of the cache data. Furthermore, the controller is configured to write the cache data to a third location, and a metadata corresponding to the cache data to the disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Yu, Srinivas Neppalli, Brian E. Jones
  • Patent number: 8986970
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to an endo-?-mannanase cloned from Bacillus agaradhaerens, polynucleotides encoding the endo-?-mannanase, and methods of use thereof. Formulations containing the endo-?-mannanase are highly suitable for use as detergents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian, Brian Sogaard Laursen, Karsten M. Kragh, Sina Pricelius, Zheyong Yu, Lilia Maria Babe, Melodie Estabrook
  • Publication number: 20150072913
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel Micrococcineae spp serine proteases having multiple substitutions. In particular, the present invention provides serine proteases having multiple substitutions, DNA encoding these proteases, vectors comprising the DNA encoding the proteases, host cells transformed with the vector DNA, and enzymes produced by the host cells. The present invention also provides cleaning compositions (e.g., detergent compositions), animal feed compositions, and textile and leather processing compositions comprising these serine protease variants. In particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides mutant (i.e., variant) proteases derived from the wild-type proteases described herein. These variant proteases also find use in numerous applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Aehle, David A. Estell, Ronaldus W.J. Hommes, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Chris Leeflang, Hiroshi Oh, Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Andrew Shaw, Wilhelmus A.H. Van der Kley, Leonardus P.M. Van Marrewijk
  • Patent number: 8962283
    Abstract: Described are variants (mutants) of a parent alpha-amylase having alpha-amylase activity and exhibiting altered properties relative to the parent alpha-amylase, and methods of use, thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Luis G. Cascao-Pereira, Claudine Chang, Clement Choy, James T. Kellis, Jr., Brian E. Jones, Melodie Estabrook, Marc Kolkman, Chris Leeflang, Casper Vroemen, Walter Weyler
  • Publication number: 20140377841
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to an endo-?-mannanase cloned from Bacillus agaradhaerens, polynucleotides encoding the endo-?-mannanase, and methods of use thereof. Formulations containing the endo-?-mannanase are highly suitable for use as detergents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian, Brian Sogaard Laursen, Karsten M. Kragh, Sina Pricelius, Zheyong Yu, Lilia Maria Babe, Melodie Estabrook
  • Patent number: 8877479
    Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to an alpha-amylase enzyme obtained from Halomonas variabilis WDG195 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Melodie Estabrook, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Chris Leeflang, Leo P. M. Van Marrewijk
  • Publication number: 20140315272
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel nucleic acid sequence, designated LIP2, encoding a lipolytic enzyme and the corresponding encoded amino acid sequences. The invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one novel lipolytic enzyme, recombinant lipolytic enzyme proteins and methods for producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: BRIAN E. JONES, WILLIAM D. GRANT, SHAUN HEAPHY, SUSAN GRANT, HELEN REES
  • Patent number: 8865449
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel Micrococcineae spp serine proteases having multiple substitutions. In particular, the present invention provides serine proteases having multiple substitutions, DNA encoding these proteases, vectors comprising the DNA encoding the proteases, host cells transformed with the vector DNA, and enzymes produced by the host cells. The present invention also provides cleaning compositions (e.g., detergent compositions), animal feed compositions, and textile and leather processing compositions comprising these serine protease variants. In particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides mutant (i.e., variant) proteases derived from the wild-type proteases described herein. These variant proteases also find use in numerous applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Aehle, David A. Estell, Ronaldus W. J. Hommes, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Chris Leeflang, Hiroshi Oh, Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Andrew Shaw, Wilhelmus A. H. Van der Kley, Leonardus P. M. Van Marrewijk
  • Publication number: 20140302003
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Neelam S. Amin, Matthew G. Boston, Richard R. Bott, Maguerite A. Cervin, Edward M. Concar, Marc E. Gustwiller, Brian E. Jones, Klaus Liebeton, Gregory S. Miracle, Hiroshi Oh, Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Sandra W. Ramer, Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Walter Weyler, Gregory M. Whited
  • Patent number: 8852912
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant alpha-amylases having altered biochemical properties and advantageous performance characteristics as compared to a reference alpha-amylase. The variants are suitable for use in various industrial applications such as starch conversion, ethanol production, laundry, dishwashing, pulp and paper production, textile desizing, and/or sweetener production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Estell, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Christian D. Adams, Edward M. Concar
  • Patent number: 8825976
    Abstract: A hybrid drive is disclosed comprising a head actuated over a disk comprising a plurality of data sectors, and a non-volatile semiconductor memory (NVSM) comprising a plurality of memory segments. A logical block address (LBA) is mapped to a data sector on the disk. During a bias interval following the start of a host boot operation, a biased migration policy is executed that increases a likelihood of migrating the LBA to the NVSM. After the bias interval a normal migration policy is executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian E. Jones
  • Patent number: 8815559
    Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to an alpha-amylase enzyme obtained from Nesterenkonia and related spp. are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman
  • Patent number: 8802388
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to an endo-?-mannanase cloned from Bacillus agaradhaerens, polynucleotides encoding the endo-?-mannanase, and methods of use thereof. Formulations containing the endo-?-mannanase are highly suitable for use as detergents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian, Brian Sogaard Laursen, Karsten M. Kragh, Sina Pricelius, Zheyong Yu, Lilia Maria Babe, Melodie Estabrook
  • Patent number: 8772007
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one perhydrolase enzyme for cleaning and other applications. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods and compositions for generation of peracids. The present invention finds particular use in applications involving cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Neelam S. Amin, Matthew G. Boston, Richard R. Bott, Marguerite A. Cervin, Edward M. Concar, Marc E. Gustwiller, Brian E. Jones, Klaus Liebeton, Gregory S. Miracle, Hiroshi Oh, Ayrookaran J. Poulose, Sandra W. Ramer, Jeffrey J. Scheibel, Walter Weyler, Gregory M. Whited
  • Patent number: 8753852
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel nucleic acid sequence, designated LIP1, encoding a lipolytic enzyme and the corresponding encoded amino acid sequences. The invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one novel lipolytic enzyme, recombinant lipolytic enzyme proteins and methods for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, William D. Grant, Shaun Heaphy, Susan Grant, Helen Rees
  • Patent number: 8742071
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel nucleic acid sequence, designated LIP2, encoding a lipolytic enzyme and the corresponding encoded amino acid sequences. The invention also provides expression vectors and host cells comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one novel lipolytic enzyme, recombinant lipolytic enzyme proteins and methods for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, William D. Grant, Shaun Heaphy, Susan Grant, Helen Rees
  • Publication number: 20140135252
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to an endo-B-mannanase cloned from Geobacillus tepidamans, polynucleotides encoding the endo-B-mannanase, and methods of use thereof. Formulations containing the endo-?-mannanase are highly suitable for use as detergents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian, Brian Sogaard Laursen, Karsten M. Kragh, Sina Pricelius, Zheyong Yu, Lilia Maria Babe, Melodie Estabrook, Ling Hua
  • Publication number: 20140073548
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to an endo-B-mannanase cloned from a Bacillus sp., polynucleotides encoding the endo-B-mannanase, and methods of use thereof. Formulations containing the endo-?-mannanase are highly suitable for use as detergents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian, Brian Sogaard Laursen, Karsten M. Kragh, Sina Pricelius, Zheyong Yu, Lilia Maria Babe, Melodie Estabrook, Ling Hua