Patents by Inventor Darius D. DARUWALLA

Darius D. DARUWALLA 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: 9217119
    Abstract: A process for the extraction of lipids from living cells utilizing liquid carbon dioxide optionally in the presence of a porous inorganic matrix or polymer coating as well as additional solvents to improve extraction efficiency. The cells may also optionally be treated a photosensitive material to promote cellular photosynthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Maoqi Feng, Darius D. Daruwalla, Jimell Erwin, W. Kennedy Gauger
  • Publication number: 20130137886
    Abstract: A process for the extraction of lipids from living cells utilizing liquid carbon dioxide optionally in the presence of a porous inorganic matrix or polymer coating as well as additional solvents to improve extraction efficiency. The cells may also optionally be treated a photosensitive material to promote cellular photosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Maoqi FENG, Darius D. DARUWALLA, Jimell ERWIN, W. Kennedy GAUGER