Patents by Inventor Derek McPhee

Derek McPhee 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).

  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 10125376
    Abstract: Provided herein is a gaseous isoprene composition comprising isoprene, carbon dioxide and water, wherein the isoprene is in an amount between about 0.1% and about 15% by volume; wherein the carbon dioxide is in an amount between about 0.04% and about 35% by volume; wherein the water is in an amount greater than about 70% of its saturation amount. Also provided herein is a liquid isoprene composition comprising isoprene in an amount of at least 65% by weight and carbon dioxide in an amount between about 0.01% and about 1% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Amyris, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek McPhee
  • MICROBIAL DERIVED ISOPRENE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180155741
    Abstract: Provided herein is a gaseous isoprene composition comprising isoprene, carbon dioxide and water, wherein the isoprene is in an amount between about 0.1% and about 15% by volume; wherein the carbon dioxide is in an amount between about 0.04% and about 35% by volume; wherein the water is in an amount greater than about 70% of its saturation amount. Also provided herein is a liquid isoprene composition comprising isoprene in an amount of at least 65% by weight and carbon dioxide in an amount between about 0.01% and about 1% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: AMYRIS, INC.
    Inventor: Derek MCPHEE
  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 9885061
    Abstract: Provided herein is a gaseous isoprene composition comprising isoprene, carbon dioxide and water, wherein the isoprene is in an amount between about 0.1% and about 15% by volume; wherein the carbon dioxide is in an amount between about 0.04% and about 35% by volume; wherein the water is in an amount greater than about 70% of its saturation amount. Also provided herein is a liquid isoprene composition comprising isoprene in an amount of at least 65% by weight and carbon dioxide in an amount between about 0.01% and about 1% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: AMYRIS, INC.
    Inventor: Derek McPhee
  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20160083750
    Abstract: Provided herein is a gaseous isoprene composition comprising isoprene, carbon dioxide and water, wherein the isoprene is in an amount between about 0.1% and about 15% by volume; wherein the carbon dioxide is in an amount between about 0.04% and about 35% by volume; wherein the water is in an amount greater than about 70% of its saturation amount. Also provided herein is a liquid isoprene composition comprising isoprene in an amount of at least 65% by weight and carbon dioxide in an amount between about 0.01% and about 1% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: AMYRIS, INC.
    Inventor: Derek MCPHEE
  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 9233894
    Abstract: Provided herein is a gaseous isoprene composition comprising isoprene, carbon dioxide and water, wherein the isoprene is in an amount between about 0.1% and about 15% by volume; wherein the carbon dioxide is in an amount between about 0.04% and about 35% by volume; wherein the water is in an amount greater than about 70% of its saturation amount. Also provided herein is a liquid isoprene composition comprising isoprene in an amount of at least 65% by weight and carbon dioxide in an amount between about 0.01% and about 1% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: AMYRIS, INC.
    Inventor: Derek McPhee
  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 8492605
    Abstract: A method for producing isoprene comprising an aqueous medium including genetically modified host cells capable of producing isoprene, where the resulting isoprene composition is processed through at least one separation and/or purification process to provide an isoprene enriched composition and a system for doing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Derek McPhee
  • MICROBIAL DERIVED ISOPRENE AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130030227
    Abstract: A method for producing isoprene comprising an aqueous medium including genetically modified host cells capable of producing isoprene, where the resulting isoprene composition is processed through at least one separation and/or purification process to provide an isoprene enriched composition and a system for doing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: AMYRIS, INC.
    Inventor: DEREK MCPHEE
  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Patent number: 8324442
    Abstract: A method for producing isoprene comprising an aqueous medium including genetically modified host cells capable of producing isoprene, where the resulting isoprene composition is processed through at least one separation and/or purification process to provide an isoprene enriched composition and a system for doing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Amyris, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek McPhee
  • Microbial derived isoprene and methods for making the same
    Publication number: 20100261942
    Abstract: A method for producing isoprene comprising an aqueous medium including genetically modified host cells capable of producing isoprene, where the resulting isoprene composition is processed through at least one separation and/or purification process to provide an isoprene enriched composition and a system for doing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Amyris Biotechnologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek McPhee
  • FUEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FARNESANE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080098645
    Abstract: A fuel composition comprises farnesane and/or farnesane derivatives and a conventional fuel component selected from diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline. The farnesane or farnesane derivative can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel composition. The fuel composition may further comprise a conventional fuel additive. Methods of making and using the fuel composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Neil Renninger, Derek McPhee
  • Fuel compositions comprising farnesane and farnesane derivatives and method of making and using same
    Publication number: 20080083158
    Abstract: A fuel composition comprises farnesane and/or farnesane derivatives and a conventional fuel component selected from diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline. The farnesane or farnesane derivative can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel composition. The fuel composition may further comprise a conventional fuel additive. Methods of making and using the fuel composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Neil Renninger, Derek Mcphee
  • CONVERSION OF AMORPHA-4,11-DIENE TO ARTEMISININ AND ARTEMISININ PRECURSORS
    Publication number: 20060270863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the conversion of amorpha-4,11-diene to artemisinin and various artemisinin precursors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Amyris Biotechnologies
    Inventors: Keith Reiling, Neil Renninger, Derek McPhee, Karl Fisher, Denise Ockey