Patents by Inventor Frank Westmeier

Frank Westmeier 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 process for the preparation of dihydroxyacetone with recycling of biomass
    Patent number: 5770411
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial process for the preparation of dihydroxyacetone, the conversion of glycerol to dihydroxyacetone being carried out using a microorganism having active dehydrogenase with complete or partial recycling of biomass which is no longer capable of growth, and corresponding addition of preliminary cultures fully capable of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Hans Leonard Ohrem, Frank Westmeier