Patents by Inventor Herminia Rodriguez

Herminia Rodriguez 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).

  • Efficient astaxanthin production strains derived from
    Patent number: 8404468
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for the efficient production of carotenoids. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method for producing carotenoid and carotenoid-containing cells, especially astaxanthin and astaxanthin-containing cells, by generating mutant microorganisms belonging to the photoautotrophic algae of the Class Chlorophyceae and culturing same. The present invention further relates to methods of generating microorganisms producing high yields of carotenoids, in particular astaxanthin, products containing said microorganisms or said carotenoids, and the use of said carotenoids produced by the microorganisms according to the present invention and deposited mutant strains generated from said microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Lucia, Irina Obraztsova, Baldomero F. Cordero, Angeles M. Vargas, Albrecht Weiss, Bernhard Gutsche, Wilhelm Johannisbauer, Herminia Rodriguez
  • Process for obtaining lutein from algae
    Patent number: 8357510
    Abstract: A process of obtaining lutein in a high yield from green algae is described. Lutein and lutein-enriched products obtained by the process, which are suitable for use as dietary supplements and/or food additives, or cosmetic or pharmaceutical raw materials, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Albrecht Weiss, Wilhelm Johannisbauer, Bernhard Gutsche, Baldomero F. Cordero, Lucia Martin, Herminia Rodriguez, M. Angeles Vargas, Irina Obraztsova
  • Efficient Astaxanthin Production Strains Derived from Haematococcus Pluvialis
    Publication number: 20100285557
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for the efficient production of carotenoids. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method for producing carotenoid and carotenoid-containing cells, especially astaxanthin and astaxanthin-containing cells, by generating mutant microorganisms belonging to the photoautotrophic algae of the Class Chlorophyceae and culturing same. The present invention further relates to methods of generating microorganisms producing high yields of carotenoids, in particular astaxanthin, products containing said microorganisms or said carotenoids, and the use of said carotenoids produced by the microorganisms according to the present invention and deposited mutant strains generated from said microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH
    Inventors: Lucia Martin, Irina Obraztsova, Baldomero F. Cordero, Angeles M. Vargas, Albrecht Weiss, Bernhard Gutsche, Wilhelm Johannisbauer, Herminia Rodriguez
  • Process for obtaining lutein from algae
    Publication number: 20070196893
    Abstract: A process of obtaining lutein in a high yield from green algae is described. Lutein and lutein-enriched products obtained by the process, which are suitable for use as dietary supplements and/or food additives, or cosmetic or pharmaceutical raw materials, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Albrecht Weiss, Wilhelm Johannisbauer, Bernhard Gutsche, Baldomero Cordero, Lucia Martin, Herminia Rodriguez, M. Angeles Vargas, Irina Obraztsova
  • Process for obtaining zeaxanthin from algae
    Publication number: 20070190595
    Abstract: A process of obtaining zeaxanthin in a high yield from blue-green algae is de-scribed. Zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin-enriched products obtained by the process, which are suitable for use as dietary supplements and/or food additives, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Albrecht Weiss, Wilhelm Johannisbauer, Bernhard Gutsche, Baldomero Cordero, Lucia Martin, Herminia Rodriguez, M. Angeles Vargas, Irina Obraztsova