Patents by Inventor Federica Bertocchini

Federica Bertocchini 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).

  • ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE FOR BIODEGRADING POLYOLEFIN-DERIVED POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20260226510
    Abstract: The invention refers to enzymes from the wax worm (Galleria mellonella larvae) saliva which has the unexpected capacity of oxidizing and depolymerizing untreated polyolefin-derived polymers, such as polyethylene (PE), at room temperature (RT), neutral pH and short incubation times. The invention also refers to a method for biodegrading a polyolefin-derived polymer wherein this enzyme is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Applicant: CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (CSIC)
    Inventors: Federica Bertocchini, Maria Gracia Sola I. Vilarrubias, Ernesto Arias Palomo
  • ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE FOR BIODEGRADING POLYOLEFIN-DERIVED POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20260193442
    Abstract: Enzymes from the wax worm (Galleria mellonella larvae) saliva are disclosed which have the unexpected capacity of oxidizing and depolymerizing untreated polyolefin-derived polymers, such as polyethylene (PE), at room temperature (RT), neutral pH and short incubation times. The invention also refers to a method for biodegrading a polyolefin-derived polymer wherein this enzyme is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: July 9, 2026
    Applicant: CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS (CSIC)
    Inventors: Federica Bertocchini, Maria Gracia Sola I Vilarrubias, Ernesto Arias Palomo
  • ENZYMES AND METHOD FOR BIODEGRADING POLYOLEFIN-DERIVED POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20250230421
    Abstract: The invention refers to enzymes from the wax worm (Galleria mellonella larvae) saliva which has the unexpected capacity of oxidizing and depolymerizing untreated polyolefin-derived polymers, such as polyethylene (PE), at room temperature (RT), neutral pH and short incubation times. The invention also refers to methods for biodegrading a polyolefin-derived polymer wherein this enzyme is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas
    Inventors: Federica Bertocchini, Maria Sola i Villarrubias