Patents by Inventor Harrison F. Dillon
Harrison F. Dillon 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).
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Publication number: 20220170653Abstract: The microbiome of interior space within a business facility often differs markedly from its exterior. The difference may result from attempts to reduce microbes from the outside from entering the structure housing the business, attempts to kill microbes within the structure, or the provision of an environment that promotes growth of different microbes within the structure due to differences in temperature, humidity and nutrients available. The operation of a business or its facility can be changed to influence the composition of the interior microbiome and make it more similar to an exterior microbiome without an intolerable loss of the desired proactive features of the structure housing the business. The improved microbiome can result in health benefits of workers of the business and other business efficiencies, such as reduced spoilage of product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: Phylagen, Inc.Inventors: Jessica L. Green, Harrison F. Dillon
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Publication number: 20210310070Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for assessing the risk of infection to humans posed by a surface or air in a built environment or on an object. In addition to testing for the presence of infectious agents, the methods include the generation and analyses of microbiomes, and the use of both in risk assessment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Jessica L. Green, Brad Taft, Harith Humadi, Eric Berlow, Lara Reichmann
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Publication number: 20210222231Abstract: Facilities operations can be conducted more safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively by monitoring changes in the facility microbiome and intervening when those changes indicate the likelihood of a deleterious effect therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, James F. Meadow
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Patent number: 10493007Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel decolorized microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Algenist Brands, LLCInventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Anwar Zaman, Anthony G. Day, Anna Coragliotti
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Publication number: 20180357365Abstract: Methods for identifying the origin, source, transit, manufacturing or handling history of a person, item or material of interest by comparing microbiome profiles of the respective products. Methods for tracking objects and people.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: James F. Meadow, Jessica L. Green, Adam Altrichter, Harrison F. Dillon
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Publication number: 20180353393Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel decolorized microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Algenist Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Anwar Zaman, Anthony G. Day, Anna Coragliotti
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Patent number: 10138435Abstract: The invention provides methods of manufacturing alkanes from triglyceride oils produced through fermentation of oil-bearing microbes. The processes provided herein can utilize a variety of carbohydrate feedstocks including cane bagasse, sugar beet pulp, corn stover, glycerol, corn starch, sorghum, molasses, waste glycerol, and other renewable materials. These processes further comprise hydrotreating, hydrocracking, isomerization, distillation, and other petrochemical processes for use with oil-bearing microbes and products derived therefrom to manufacture fuels. Particular embodiments include the manufacture of ASTM D975 and ASTM D1655 compliant fuels. Genetically engineered microbes provided herein can be used in the manufacture of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: CORBION BIOTECH, INC.Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
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Patent number: 9993399Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel decolorized microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Algenist Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Anwar Zaman, Anthony G. Day, Anna Coragliotti
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Publication number: 20170022436Abstract: The invention provides methods of manufacturing alkanes from triglyceride oils produced through fermentation of oil-bearing microbes. The processes provided herein can utilize a variety of carbohydrate feedstocks including cane bagasse, sugar beet pulp, corn stover, glycerol, corn starch, sorghum, molasses, waste glycerol, and other renewable materials. These processes further comprise hydrotreating, hydrocracking, isomerization, distillation, and other petrochemical processes for use with oil-bearing microbes and products derived therefrom to manufacture fuels. Particular embodiments include the manufacture of ASTM D975 and ASTM D1655 compliant fuels. Genetically engineered microbes provided herein can be used in the manufacture of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: TerraVia Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
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Patent number: 9434909Abstract: The invention provides methods of manufacturing alkanes from triglyceride oils produced through fermentation of oil-bearing microbes. The processes provided herein can utilize a variety of carbohydrate feedstocks including cane bagasse, sugar beet pulp, corn stover, glycerol, corn starch, sorghum, molasses, waste glycerol, and other renewable materials. These processes further comprise hydrotreating, hydrocracking, isomerization, distillation, and other petrochemical processes for use with oil-bearing microbes and products derived therefrom to manufacture fuels. Particular embodiments include the manufacture of ASTM D975 and ASTM D1655 compliant fuels. Genetically engineered microbes provided herein can be used in the manufacture of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: SOLAZYME, INC.Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
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Publication number: 20160177164Abstract: Provided are drilling fluids having delay-released lubrication, the drilling fluids comprising a drilling mud and an oleaginous microbial cell, methods of using and making such drilling fluids, and drilling rigs comprising such drilling fluids. Also provided are lubricants comprising an oleaginous microbial cell. Uses for the lubricants include metal working and extreme pressure applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: June 23, 2016Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Harrison F. DILLON, Frederyk NGANTUNG, Ana Teresita ECHANIZ
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Publication number: 20160010025Abstract: The invention generally relates to the production of hydrocarbon compositions, such as a lipid, in microorganisms. In particular, the invention provides methods for extracting, recovering, isolating and obtaining a lipid from a microorganism and compositions comprising the lipid. The invention also discloses methods for producing hydrocarbon compositions for use as biodiesel, renewable diesel, jet fuel, and other materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Dan Elefant, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Jon Wittenberg
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Publication number: 20160002521Abstract: Provided are wellbore fluids comprising an oleaginous microbial cell and methods of using and making such fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Frederyk Ngantung, Ana Teresita Echaniz, Suruchi Sharma
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Publication number: 20150247081Abstract: Provided are drilling fluids having delay-released lubrication, the drilling fluids comprising a drilling mud and an oleaginous microbial cell, methods of using and making such drilling fluids, and drilling rigs comprising such drilling fluids. Also provided are lubricants comprising an oleaginous microbial cell. Uses for the lubricants include metal working and extreme pressure applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: SOLAZYME, INC.Inventors: Harrison F. DILLON, Frederyk NGANTUNG, Ana Teresita ECHANIZ
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Patent number: 9115332Abstract: The invention generally relates to the production of hydrocarbon compositions, such as a lipid, in microorganisms. In particular, the invention provides methods for extracting, recovering, isolating and obtaining a lipid from a microorganism and compositions comprising the lipid. The invention also discloses methods for producing hydrocarbon compositions for use as biodiesel, renewable diesel, jet fuel, and other materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Dan Elefant, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Jon Wittenberg
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Publication number: 20150140051Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel decolorized microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Anwar Zaman, Anthony G. Day, Anna Coragliotti
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Patent number: 8932652Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel decolorized microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Anwar Zaman, Anthony G. Day, Anna Coragliotti
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Patent number: 8889402Abstract: The invention provides methods of cultivating oil-bearing microbes using xylose alone or in combination with other depolymerized cellulosic material. Also provided are microorganisms comprising an exogenous gene encoding a polysaccharide degrading enzyme, such as a cellulase, a hemicellulase, a pectinase, or a driselase. Some methods of microbial fermentation are provided that comprise the use of xylose and depolymerized cellulosic materials for the production of oil-bearing microorgansims.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
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Patent number: 8889401Abstract: The invention provides methods of cultivating oil-bearing microbes using cellulosic material. Also provided are microorganisms containing one or more exogenous genes that facilitate the use of cellulosic materials as a feedstock. Also provided are microorganisms and methods for manufacturing non-alcohol-based fuels and fuel feedstocks through a process of converting cellulosic materials into oils.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
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Publication number: 20140273168Abstract: Provided are drilling fluids having delay-released lubrication, the drilling fluids comprising a drilling mud and an oleaginous microbial cell, methods of using and making such drilling fluids, and drilling rigs comprising such drilling fluids. Also provided are lubricants comprising an oleaginous microbial cell. Uses for the lubricants include metal working and extreme pressure applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SOLAZYME, INC.Inventors: Harrison F. DILLON, Frederyk NGANTUNG, Ana Teresita ECHANIZ