Patents by Inventor Craig M. Ruecker

Craig M. Ruecker 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).

  • SOLVENTLESS EXTRACTION PROCESS
    Publication number: 20190256797
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Craig M. RUECKER, Swithin Patrick ADU-PEASAH, Brian S. ENGELHARDT, George T. VEEDER, III
  • Solventless extraction process
    Patent number: 10329515
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Craig M. Ruecker, Swithwin Patrick Adu-Peasah, Brian S. Engelhardt, George T Veeder, III
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 9848623
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don Dimasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Solventless Extraction Process
    Publication number: 20170298288
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Craig M. Ruecker, Swithwin Patrick Adu-Peasah, Brian S. Engelhardt, George T Veeder, III
  • Solventless extraction process
    Patent number: 9738851
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Craig M. Ruecker, Swithwin Patrick Adu-peasah, Brian S. Engelhardt, George T Veeder, III
  • ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS CONTAINING POLYENOIC FATTY ACIDS BY VERY HIGH DENSITY CULTURES OF EUKARYOTIC MICROBES IN FERMENTORS
    Publication number: 20170049131
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard B. BAILEY, Don Dimasi, Jon Milton Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, III, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS CONTAINING POLYENOIC FATTY ACIDS BY VERY HIGH DENSITY CULTURES OF EUKARYOTIC MICROBES IN FERMENTORS
    Publication number: 20170049132
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard B. BAILEY, Don DIMASI, Jon Milton HANSEN, Peter J. MIRRASOUL, III, Craig M. RUECKER, George T. VEEDER, Tatsuo KANEKO, William R. BARCLAY
  • ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS CONTAINING POLYENOIC FATTY ACIDS BY VERY HIGH DENSITY CULTURES OF EUKARYOTIC MICROBES IN FERMENTORS
    Publication number: 20150320084
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Richard B. BAILEY, Don DIMASI, Jon Milton HANSEN, Peter J. MIRRASOUL, III, Craig M. RUECKER, George T. VEEDER, Tatsuo KANEKO, William R. BARCLAY
  • Solventless Extraction Process
    Publication number: 20140212936
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Craig M. Ruecker, Swithwin Patrick Adu-peasah, Brian S. Engelhardt, George T Veeder, III
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8288134
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8288133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS CONTAINING POLYENOIC FATTY ACIDS BY VERY HIGH DENSITY CULTURES OF EUKARYOTIC MICROBES IN FERMENTORS
    Publication number: 20120178135
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, Jon M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8216812
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8206956
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8187846
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8187845
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8133706
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8124384
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
    Patent number: 8124385
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Bailey, Don DiMasi, John M. Hansen, Peter J. Mirrasoul, Craig M. Ruecker, George T. Veeder, III, Tatsuo Kaneko, William R. Barclay
  • Solventless extraction process
    Patent number: 7781193
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing water soluble compound and/or materials by washing the lysed cell mixtures with aqueous washing solutions until a substantially non-emulsified lipid is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Craig M. Ruecker, Swithwin Patrick Adu-peasah, Brian S. Engelhardt, George T. Veeder, III