Patents by Inventor Bryan N. Julien

Bryan N. Julien 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).

  • Modified valencene synthase polypeptides, encoding nucleic acid molecules and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20120246767
    Abstract: Provided are modified valencene synthase polypeptides and methods of using the modified valencene synthase polypeptides. Also provided are methods for producing modified terpene synthases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jean Davin Amick, Eunyoung Park, Bryan N. Julien, Richard P. Burlingame
  • Novel fragrance and methods for production of 5-EPI-ß- vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one, and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one
    Publication number: 20120129235
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethylspiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. Provided are methods for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate, methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone from premnaspirodiene as starting material, and methods for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one from premnaspirodiene as starting material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Bryan N. Julien, David M. Wallace
  • Fragrance and methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one, and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one
    Patent number: 8124811
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate. Use of the fragrant components or any composition containing the component can be advantageously employed in the perfumery industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Allylix, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan N. Julien, David M. Wallace
  • NOVEL FRAGRANCE AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF 5-EPI-BETA-VETIVONE, 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-2,6-DIEN-8-ONE, AND 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-1,6-DIEN-8-ONE
    Publication number: 20100129306
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate. Use of the fragrant components or any composition containing the component can be advantageously employed in the perfumery industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Bryan N. Julien, David M. Wallace
  • Methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro [4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one, and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one
    Patent number: 7622614
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Allylix, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan N. Julien, David M. Wallace
  • NOVEL METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF 5-EPI-BETA-VETIVONE, 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-2,6-DIEN-8-ONE, AND 2-ISOPROPYL-6,10-DIMETHYL-SPIRO[4.5]DECA-1,6-DIEN-8-ONE
    Publication number: 20080233622
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone, 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one, which are useful for their fragrant qualities. In one embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 5-epi-?-vetivone by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In another embodiment the present invention describes a method for production of 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-2,6-dien-8-one and 2-isopropyl-6,10-dimethyl-spiro[4.5]deca-1,6-dien-8-one by the use of premnaspirodiene as starting material. In yet another embodiment the present invention describes a novel method for production of premnaspirodiene from a terpene substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Bryan N. Julien, David M. Wallace