Patents by Inventor Holly J. Jessen

Holly J. Jessen 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).

  • Patent number: 9862975
    Abstract: The present application discloses the identification of the novel K. marxianus xylose transporter genes KHT105 and RAG4, as well as the identification of a novel set of I. orientalis pentose phosphate pathway genes The present application further discloses a series of genetically modified yeast cells comprising various combinations of arabinose fermentation pathways, xylose fermentation pathways, pentose phosphate pathways, and/or xylose transporter genes, and methods of culturing these cells to produce ethanol in fermentation media containing xylose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Holly J. Jessen, Jian Yi, Joshua Lundorff, Hans Liao, Ana Negrete-Raymond, Pirkko Suominen, Aristos Aristidou
  • Publication number: 20170022575
    Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: JULIAN M CHAKY, Holly J. Jessen, Joshua M. Shendelman, Paul A. Stephens, David M. Webb, John B. Woodward, Meizhu Yang
  • Patent number: 9493801
    Abstract: Described herein are microorganisms that produce methionine and related products from endogenous genes in a transsulfuration pathway, as well as from exogenous genes providing a direct sulfhydrylation pathway. Novel genes that are useful for methionine and SAMe production are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Brazeau, Jin-Sook Chang, Kwang Myung Cho, Young Wook Cho, Mervyn Desouza, Holly J. Jessen, So-Young Kim, Wei Niu, Fernando A. Sanchez-Riera, Yong-Uk Shin, Hyewon Um
  • Patent number: 9493793
    Abstract: The present application discloses the identification of novel I. orientalis ADH1, ADHa, and ADHb genes, and the production and characterization of genetically modified yeast cells in which these genes were altered. Provided herein are isolated I. orientalis ADH1, ADHa, and ADHb polynucleotides and polypeptides, genetically modified yeast cells that overexpress I. orientalis ADH1 and/or contain deletions or disruptions of ADHa and/or ADHb, and methods of using culturing these modified cells to produce ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Holly J. Jessen, Jian Yi
  • Patent number: 9493843
    Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Julian M. Chaky, Holly J. Jessen, Joshua M. Shendelman, Paul A. Stephens, David M. Webb, John B. Woodward, Meizhu Yang
  • Publication number: 20160024541
    Abstract: Described herein are microorganisms that produce methionine and related products from endogenous genes in a transsulfuration pathway, as well as from exogenous genes providing a direct sulfhydrylation pathway. Novel genes that are useful for methionine and SAMe production are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Brian BRAZEAU, Jin-Sook Chang, Kwang Myung Cho, Young Wook Cho, Mervyn Desouza, Holly J. Jessen, So-Young Kim, Wei Niu, Fernando A. Sanchez-Riera, Yong-Uk Shin, Hyewon Um
  • Publication number: 20160002676
    Abstract: The present application discloses the identification of the novel K. marxianus xylose transporter genes KHT105 and RAG4, as well as the identification of a novel set of I. orientalis pentose phosphate pathway genes The present application further discloses a series of genetically modified yeast cells comprising various combinations of arabinose fermentation pathways, xylose fermentation pathways, pentose phosphate pathways, and/or xylose transporter genes, and methods of culturing these cells to produce ethanol in fermentation media containing xylose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Holly J. JESSEN, Jian YI, Joshua LUNDORFF, Hans LIAO, Ana NEGRETE-RAYMOND, Pirkko SUOMINEN, Aristos ARISTIDOU
  • Patent number: 9181563
    Abstract: The present application discloses the identification of the novel K. marxianus xylose transporter genes KHT105 and RAG4, as well as the identification of a novel set of I. orientalis pentose phosphate pathway genes The present application further discloses a series of genetically modified yeast cells comprising various combinations of arabinose fermentation pathways, xylose fermentation pathways, pentose phosphate pathways, and/or xylose transporter genes, and methods of culturing these cells to produce ethanol in fermentation media containing xylose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Holly J. Jessen, Jian Yi, Joshua Lundorff, Hans Liao, Ana Negrete-Raymond, Pirkko Suominen, Aristos Aristidou
  • Patent number: 9150893
    Abstract: Described herein are microorganisms that produce methionine and related products from endogenous genes in a transsulfuration pathway, as well as from exogenous genes providing a direct sulfhydrylation pathway. Novel genes that are useful for methionine and SAMe production are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Brazeau, Jin-Sook Chang, Kwang Myung Cho, Young Wook Cho, Mervyn Desouza, Holly J. Jessen, So-Young Kim, Wei Niu, Fernando A. Sanchez-Riera, Yong-Uk Shin, Hyewon Um
  • Publication number: 20140178867
    Abstract: Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with tolerance to Phytophthora infection. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian M. Chaky, Holly J. Jessen, Joshua M. Shendelman, Paul A. Stephens, David M. Webb, John B. Woodward, Meizhu Yang
  • Publication number: 20140038253
    Abstract: The present application discloses the identification of the novel K. marxianus xylose transporter genes KHT105 and RAG4, as well as the identification of a novel set of I. orientalis pentose phosphate pathway genes The present application further discloses a series of genetically modified yeast cells comprising various combinations of arabinose fermentation pathways, xylose fermentation pathways, pentose phosphate pathways, and/or xylose transporter genes, and methods of culturing these cells to produce ethanol in fermentation media containing xylose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Holly J. Jessen, Jian Yi, Joshua Lundorff, Hans Liao, Ana Negrete-Raymond, Pirkko Suominen, Aristos Aristidou
  • Patent number: 8551742
    Abstract: Described herein are microorganisms that produce methionine and related products from endogenous genes in a transsulfuration pathway, as well as from exogenous genes providing a direct sulfhydrylation pathway. Novel genes that are useful for methionine and SAMe production are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Brazeau, Jin-Sook Chang, Kwang Myung Cho, Young Wook Cho, Mervyn Desouza, Holly J. Jessen, So-Young Kim, Wei Niu, Fernando A. Sanchez-Riera, Yong-Uk Shin, Hyewon Um
  • Publication number: 20130260424
    Abstract: Described herein are microorganisms that produce methionine and related products from endogenous genes in a transsulfuration pathway, as well as from exogenous genes providing a direct sulfhydrylation pathway. Novel genes that are useful for methionine and SAMe production are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Brian BRAZEAU, Jin-Sook Chang, Kwang Myung Cho, Young Wook Cho, Mervyn Desouza, Holly J. Jessen, So-Young Kim, Wei Niu, Fernando A. Sanchez-Reira, Yong-Uk Shin, Hyewon Um
  • Publication number: 20130252301
    Abstract: The present application discloses the identification of novel I. orientalis ADH1, ADHa, and ADHb genes, and the production and characterization of genetically modified yeast cells in which these genes were altered. Provided herein are isolated I. orientalis ADH1, ADHa, and ADHb polynucleotides and polypeptides, genetically modified yeast cells that overexpress I. orientalis ADH1 and/or contain deletions or disruptions of ADHa and/or ADHb, and methods of using culturing these modified cells to produce ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: CARGILL, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Holly J. Jessen, Jian Yi
  • Patent number: 8043841
    Abstract: Alanine 2,3-aminomutase sequences are disclosed, as are cells having alanine 2,3-aminomutase activity and methods of selecting for such cells. Methods for producing beta-alanine, pantothenate, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, as well as other organic compounds, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Hans H. Liao, Ravi R. Gokarn, Steven J. Gort, Holly J. Jessen, Olga Selifonova
  • Publication number: 20110183383
    Abstract: Described herein are microorganisms that produce methionine and related products from endogenous genes in a transsulfuration pathway, as well as from exogenous genes providing a direct sulfhydrylation pathway. Novel genes that are useful for methionine and SAMe production are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: CJ Cheijedang Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Brazeau, Jin-Sook Chang, Kwang Myung Cho, Young Wook Cho, Mervyn Desouza, Holly J. Jessen, So-Young Kim, Wei Niu, Fernando A. Sanchez-Riera, Yong-Uk Shin, Hyewon Um
  • Publication number: 20110045573
    Abstract: Alanine 2,3-aminomutase sequences are disclosed, as are cells having alanine 2,3-aminomutase activity and methods of selecting for such cells. Methods for producing beta-alanine, pantothenate, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, as well as other organic compounds, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Hans H. Liao, Ravi R. Gokarn, Steven J. Gort, Holly J. Jessen, Olga Selifonova
  • Patent number: 7846707
    Abstract: Alanine 2,3-aminomutase sequences are disclosed, as are cells having alanine 2,3-aminomutase activity and methods of selecting for such cells. Methods for producing beta-alanine, pantothenate, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, as well as other organic compounds, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Hans H. Liao, Ravi R. Gokarn, Steven J. Gort, Holly J. Jessen, Olga Selifonova
  • Publication number: 20100099167
    Abstract: Alanine 2,3-aminomutase sequences are disclosed, as are cells having alanine 2,3-aminomutase activity and methods of selecting for such cells. Methods for producing beta-alanine, pantothenate, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, as well as other organic compounds, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Hans H. Liao, Ravi R. Gokarn, Steven J. Gort, Holly J. Jessen, Olga Selifonova
  • Patent number: 7655451
    Abstract: Alanine 2,3-aminomutase sequences are disclosed, as are cells having alanine 2,3-aminomutase activity and methods of selecting for such cells. Methods for producing beta-alanine, pantothenate, 3-hydroxypropionic acid, as well as other organic compounds, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Hans H. Liao, Ravi R. Gokarn, Steven J. Gort, Holly J. Jessen, Olga Selifonova