Patents by Inventor Craig Behnke

Craig Behnke 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).

  • Variant cannabinoid synthases and methods and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11920166
    Abstract: Described herein are variant, novel cannabinoid synthases, nucleic acids encoding same, and various uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: RENEW BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Botsch, Craig Behnke, Karla Gonzalez, Matthew Saunders, Michael Mendez
  • Induction of flocculation in photosynthetic organisms
    Patent number: 8969066
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing flocculation moieties in photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of the flocculation moieties. Also provided are methods of flocculating organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mendez, Craig Behnke, Yan Poon, Philip Lee
  • Renin inhibitors
    Patent number: 8138168
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the formulae: wherein the variables are as defined herein. The invention further relates to methods of making and using these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprise the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin Jones, Stephen W. Kaldor, Walter Keung, Andre A. Kiryanov, Zhe Li, Jeffrey A. Stafford, John Tyhonas, Craig Behnke
  • REMOVAL OF NITROGEN FROM A CHLOROPHYLL OR PHEOPHYTIN CONTAINING BIOMASS
    Publication number: 20110256594
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to refining a product from a biomass containing chlorophyll and/or pheophytins. In particular, a method of refining a product (such as a biofuel) from a photosynthetic organism is disclosed. The photosynthetic organism can be a naturally occurring organism or a genetically modified or altered organism. The method of refining comprises removing nitrogen to obtain the desired product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Richard J. Cranford, Craig Behnke, Yan Poon
  • INDUCTION OF FLOCCULATION IN PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANSIMS
    Publication number: 20110159595
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing flocculation moieties in photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of the flocculation moieties. Also provided are methods of flocculating organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Mendez, Craig Behnke, Yan Poon, Philip Lee
  • Rho Antibody And Tag To Purify Cell Surface Proteins
    Publication number: 20080097084
    Abstract: A process for the expression and purification of membrane associated proteins is provided. A process for the expression and purification of membrane proteins such as G-protein coupled receptors is provided. A hybrid polypeptide is constructed from a protein of interest and a peptide tag from the amino-terminus extracellular domain of rhodopsin. A method for purifying the hybrid protein using the rhodopsin tag is provided. Methods of detecting the expressed hybrid are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. Mendez, Craig Behnke, Craig Hokanson
  • Structures and methods for designing topoisomerase I inhibitors
    Publication number: 20050003502
    Abstract: This invention relates to crystalline structures of the topoisomerase I and their use in designing new anti-cancer agents anti-viral agents and anti-microbial agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Applicant: Emerald BioStructures, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Burgin, Kathyrn Hjerrild, Hidong Kim, Bart Staker, Lance Stewart, Craig Behnke, Michael Feese