Patents by Inventor Graham Peers

Graham Peers 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).

  • violaxanthin de-epoxidase enzyme and its uses
    Patent number: 10336989
    Abstract: This disclosure provides Chlamydomonas violaxanthin de-epoxidase (CVDE) gene, polypeptides, and variants thereof as well as host cells that are genetically modified to express a CVDE polypeptide or variant. The disclosure additionally provides methods of producing such a genetically modified host cell and methods of using the cells , e.g., to increase zeaxanthin production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Krishna K. Niyogi, Zhirong Li, Rachel Dent, Graham Peers
  • CHLAMYDOMONAS VIOLAXANTHIN DE-EPOXIDASE ENZYME AND ITS USES
    Publication number: 20180057800
    Abstract: This disclosure provides Chlamydomonas violaxanthin de-epoxidase (CVDE) gene, polypeptides, and variants thereof as well as host cells that are genetically modified to express a CVDE polypeptide or variant. The disclosure additionally provides methods of producing such a genetically modified host cell and methods of using the cells , e.g., to increase zeaxanthin production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Krishna K. Niyogi, Zhirong Li, Rachel Dent, Graham Peers
  • Method of illuminating algae for algae growth
    Patent number: 9329131
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a growth vessel to simulate algae growth and/or productivity in a reference environment, such as an open pond, a closed photobioreactor, or a hybrid system. Based on predicted algae sample trajectories in the reference environment, an illumination profile is developed. An algae sample in the growth vessel can then be exposed to the illumination profile under controlled conditions. Properties of algae in the reference environment can then be characterized based on the sample exposed to the illumination profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Corey Dodge, Graham Peers, Jay McCarren, Miguel Olaizola
  • Enhancement of biomass production by disruption of light energy dissipation pathways
    Patent number: 8940508
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing biomass or at least one biomolecule comprising culturing a photosynthetic microorganism that comprises a disrupted Non-Photochemical Quenching (NPQ) process, and isolating biomass or at least one biomolecule from the culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventor: Graham Peers
  • ILLUMINATION SIMULATOR FOR ALGAE GROWTH
    Publication number: 20130143255
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a growth vessel to simulate algae growth and/or productivity in a reference environment, such as an open pond, a closed photobioreactor, or a hybrid system. Based on predicted algae sample trajectories in the reference environment, an illumination profile is developed. An algae sample in the growth vessel can then be exposed to the illumination profile under controlled conditions. Properties of algae in the reference environment can then be characterized based on the sample exposed to the illumination profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Corey Dodge, Graham Peers, Jay McCarren, Miguel Olaizola
  • ENHANCEMENT OF BIOMASS PRODUCTION BY DISRUPTION OF LIGHT ENERGY DISSIPATION PATHWAYS
    Publication number: 20120178134
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing biomass or at least one biomolecule comprising culturing a photosynthetic microorganism that comprises a disrupted Non-Photochemical Quenching (NPQ) process, and isolating biomass or at least one biomolecule from the culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventor: Graham Peers