Patents by Inventor Eleftherios T. Papoutsaki

Eleftherios T. Papoutsaki 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GENERATING SPORULATION DEFICIENT BACTERIA
    Publication number: 20100047890
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for engineering sporulating bacterial cells, particularly a cell of the class Clostridia. In particular, the present invention relates to the generation of sporulation deficient bacteria for the generation of industrial superior phenotypes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Bryan P. Tracy, Carlos J. Paredes, Eleftherios T. Papoutsakis
  • Increased cell resistance to toxic organic substances
    Patent number: 6960465
    Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms and related methods of use to enhance tolerance to toxic substances. In particular, such microorganisms and methods can be used to increase solvent production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Eleftherios T. Papoutsakis, Christopher A. Tomas, Marija Tesic, Jose Y. Santiago