Patents by Inventor Christian D. Adams

Christian D. Adams 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).

  • PAENIBACILLUS SP. MANNANASES
    Publication number: 20200362324
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mannanases from Paenibacillus sp., polynucleotides encoding the mannanases, compositions containing the mannanases, and methods of use thereof. Compositions containing mannanases are suitable for use as detergents and for cleaning fabrics and hard surfaces, as well as in a variety of other industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Viktor Yuryevich Alekseyev, Richard Bott, David Marquez, Miles Christopher Scotcher, Jian Yao
  • PAENIBACILLUS AND BACILLUS SPP. MANNANASES
    Publication number: 20200277590
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to endo-beta-mannanases from Paenibacillus and Bacillus spp., polynucleotides encoding such endo-beta-mannanases, compositions containing such mannanases, and methods of use thereof. Compositions containing such endo-beta-mannanases are suitable for use as detergents and cleaning fabrics and hard surfaces, as well as a variety of other industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Roopa Santosh Ghirnikar, Victoria Huang, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian, Liling Jin
  • SURFACTANTS THAT IMPROVE THE CLEANING OF LIPID-BASED STAINS TREATED WITH LIPASES
    Publication number: 20190233767
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to the removal of oily stains from fabrics and other surfaces using a lipase in combination with a selected surfactant to mediate the release of fatty acids generated by the lipase. The compositions and methods have application in, e.g., laundry cleaning and dishwashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Katherine D. Collier, Michael J. Pepsin, Brian F. Schmidt
  • PAENIBACILLUS SP. MANNANASES
    Publication number: 20190153417
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mannanases from Paenibacillus sp., polynucleotides encoding the mannanases, compositions containing the mannanases, and methods of use thereof. Compositions containing mannanases are suitable for use as detergents and for cleaning fabrics and hard surfaces, as well as in a variety of other industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Viktor Yuryevich Aleksetev, David Marquez, Miles Christopher Scotcher, Richard Bott, Jian Yao
  • PAENIBACILLUS AND BACILLUS SPP. MANNANASES
    Publication number: 20180320158
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are mannanases from Paenibacillus or Bacillus spp, polynucleotides encoding the mannanases, compositions containing the mannanases, and methods of use thereof. Compositions containing mannanases are suitable for use as detergents and for cleaning fabrics and hard surfaces, as well as in a variety of other industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Kai Bao, Carol Marie Fioresi, Dina Finan, Christian D. Adams, Viktor Yuryevich Alekseyev, Richard R. Bott, Christopher L. Rife
  • PAENIBACILLUS AND BACILLUS SPP. MANNANASES
    Publication number: 20170159036
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to endo-beta-mannanases from Paenibacillus and Bacillus spp., polynucleotides encoding such endo-beta-mannanases, compositions containing such mannanases, and methods of use thereof. Compositions containing such endo-beta-mannanases are suitable for use as detergents and cleaning fabrics and hard surfaces, as well as a variety of other industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Roopa Ghirnikar, Victoria Huang, Liling Jin, Marc Kolkman, Zhen Qian
  • Compositions and Methods Comprising Alpha-Amylase Variants with Altered Properties
    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
  • FUNGAL CUTINASE FROM MAGNAPORTHE GRISEA
    Publication number: 20150044736
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to a fungal cutinase cloned from Magnaporthe grisea, polynucleotides encoding the cutinase, and methods of use thereof. The compositions and methods have particular application in detergent cleaning compositions and synthesis reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Andrei Miasnikov
  • Compositions and methods comprising alpha-amylase variants with altered properties
    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
  • DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THERMOBIFIDA FUSCA LIPASE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120258507
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to a lipase cloned from Thermobifida fusca, polynucleotides encoding the lipase, and methods of use thereof. The compositions and methods have particular application in detergent cleaning compositions and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Brian F. Schmidt
  • Cleaning System Comprising An Alpha-Amylase And A Protease
    Publication number: 20120045822
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods involving a Bacillus alpha-amylase and a protease. The compositions and methods are especially effective for cold water cleaning applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Edward M. Concar, Christian D. Adams, David A. Estell, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman
  • Compositions And Methods Comprising Alpha-Amylase Variants With Altered Properties
    Publication number: 20120045817
    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: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: David A. Estell, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Christian D. Adams, Edward M. Concar
  • FUNGAL CUTINASE FROM MAGNAPORTHE GRISEA
    Publication number: 20120028318
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to a fungal cutinase cloned from Magnaporthe grisea, polynucleotides encoding the cutinase, and methods of use thereof. The compositions and methods have particular application in detergent cleaning compositions and synthesis reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Andrei Miasnikov
  • METHODS OF REMOVING OILY STAINS FROM FABRICS
    Publication number: 20110312064
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for removing oily stains from fabrics by treating the fabrics with cyclodextrins. Cyclodextrins can be added to the fabrics or generated in situ by converting a substrate of starch or dextrin with cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Katherine D. Collier, Thjs Kaper, Brian F. Schmidt
  • Enzymes With Lipase Activity
    Publication number: 20110281324
    Abstract: Described are detergent compositions comprising at least one lipase enzyme selected from SriII, ScoIIA, ScoIIB, CefII, and variants, thereof. The compositions are useful for removing oily stains from fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Christian D. Adams, Kai Bao, Katherine D. Collier, Edwin Lee, Andrei Miasnikov, Zhen Qian, Brian F. Schmidt, Danfeng Song