Patents by Inventor Jacques Biton

Jacques Biton 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: 9725741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant bacteria and the uses thereof, particularly for the production of ethanol. The invention also relates to methods for the production of such bacteria, as well as to nucleic acid constructs suitable for such production. The invention specifically relates to bacteria lacking a functional LDH gene and/or containing a recombinant nucleic acid encoding a PDC and ADH. The bacteria of this invention may be produced from any stress-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: DEINOVE
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Esther Gerber
  • Patent number: 9279162
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bacteria and the uses thereof. The invention particularly relates to Deinococcus bacteria and their use in the pharmaceutical or agro-chemical industries, e.g., for degrading biomass and/or producing metabolites or drugs of industrial interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignees: DEINOVE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER 1
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Claverie, Jacques Biton, Jean-Paul Leonetti
  • Publication number: 20160032329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to composition and methods of producing bioenergy. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of bacterium of the genus Deinococcus and/or related genera for the modification of biomass or biomass derivatives with a view to producing bioenergy products and metabolites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: JEAN-PAUL LEONETTI, IVAN MATIC, JACQUES BITON, PHILIPPE POULETTY
  • Patent number: 9181564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to composition and methods of producing bioenergy. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of bacterium of the genus Deinococcus and/or related genera for the modification of biomass or biomass derivatives with a view to producing bioenergy products and metabolites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignees: DEINOVE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER 1
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Leonetti, Ivan Matic, Jacques Biton, Philippe Pouletty
  • Publication number: 20150247167
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant bacteria and the uses thereof, particularly for the production of ethanol. The invention also relates to methods for the production of such bacteria, as well as to nucleic acid constructs suitable for such production. The invention specifically relates to bacteria lacking a functional LDH gene and/or containing a recombinant nucleic acid encoding a PDC and ADH. The bacteria of this invention may be produced from any stress-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: JACQUES BITON, ESTHER GERBER
  • Patent number: 9102926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of producing bioenergy products and metabolites of industrial interest from lignocellulosic biomass. More specifically, the invention describes the identification, characterization and isolation of novel bacteria having the remarkable ability to transform lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars and, even more remarkably, into bioenergy products and metabolites. The invention also discloses a method to isolate such bacteria, compositions comprising such bacteria, and their uses for the modification of lignocellulosic biomass, with a view to producing bioenergy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignees: DEINOVE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: Cathy Isop, Pascale Joesph, Jean-Paul Leonetti, Jacques Biton
  • Patent number: 9034619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant bacteria and the uses thereof, particularly for the production of ethanol. The invention also relates to methods for the production of such bacteria, as well as to nucleic acid constructs suitable for such production. The invention specifically relates to bacteria lacking a functional LDH gene and/or containing a recombinant nucleic acid encoding a PDC and ADH. The bacteria of this invention may be produced from any stress-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: DEINOVE
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Esther Gerber
  • Patent number: 8728777
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stress-resistant bacteria and the uses thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to isolated stress-resistant bacteria having advantageous properties for the production of organic acids or alcohols in various culture conditions. The invention also relates to methods of producing organic acids or alcohols using said bacteria, particularly from biomass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignees: Deinove, Centre Naitonal de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite Montpellier I
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Cathy Isop
  • Publication number: 20130045482
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bacteria and the uses thereof. The invention particularly relates to Deinococcus bacteria and their use in the pharmaceutical or agro-chemical industries, e.g., for degrading biomass and/or producing metabolites or drugs of industrial interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: DEINOVE
    Inventors: JEAN-MICHEL CLAVERIE, Jacques Biton, Jean-Paul Leonetti
  • Publication number: 20120058533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant bacteria and the uses thereof, particularly for the production of ethanol. The invention also relates to methods for the production of such bacteria, as well as to nucleic acid constructs suitable for such production. The invention specifically relates to bacteria lacking a functional LDH gene and/or containing a recombinant nucleic acid encoding a PDC and ADH. The bacteria of this invention may be produced from any stress-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Esther Gerber
  • Publication number: 20120052540
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stress-resistant bacteria and the uses thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to isolated stress-resistant bacteria having advantageous properties for the production of organic acids or alcohols in various culture conditions. The invention also relates to methods of producing organic acids or alcohols using said bacteria, particularly from biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicants: DEINOVE, UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER I, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Cathy Isop
  • Publication number: 20110306085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of producing bioenergy products and metabolites of industrial interest from lignocellulosic biomass. More specifically, the invention describes the identification, characterization and isolation of novel bacteria having the remarkable ability to transform lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars and, even more remarkably, into bioenergy products and metabolites. The invention also discloses a method to isolate such bacteria, compositions comprising such bacteria, and their uses for the modification of lignocellulosic biomass, with a view to producing bioenergy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicants: Centre National De La recherche Scientifique,, DEINOVE
    Inventors: Cathy Isop, Pascale Joesph, Jean-Paul Leonetti, Jacques Biton
  • Patent number: 7241601
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula by means of bioconversion with a microorganism culture of a compound of the formula
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma SA
    Inventors: Robert Azerad, Jacques Biton, Isabelle Lacroix
  • Publication number: 20060088900
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for determining the inhibition activity of a compound to be tested on at least the DHPS activity of the folate synthesis pathway, which is coupled with the detection of the release of formed inorganic phosphate. An enzymatic assay, implementing this method of determination on an enzymatic composition, is also within the scope of the invention. This assay is suitable for high throughput screening of compounds affecting folate pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Therese Stachyra, Jacques Biton
  • Publication number: 20060019358
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula by means of bioconversion with a microorganism culture of a compound of the formula
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Azerad, Jacques Biton, Isabelle Lacroix
  • Publication number: 20050026214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying, screening or selecting a compound which binds to the transglycosylation site of a recombinant glycosyl transferase, comprising the steps consisting in: a) bringing said compound into contact with said recombinant protein before, after or at the same time as said recombinant protein is brought into contact with a transglycosylation activity inhibitor, said inhibitor being labeled with a label that generates a direct or indirect signal, b) studying said signal linked to said recombinant protein, the binding of said compound to the transglycosylation site being deduced from the difference between the signal obtained in step b) and the signal obtained in the absence of said compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Francois Michoux, Jean-Noel Veltz, Jacques Dumas
  • Patent number: 6558931
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing Fexofenadine from Terfenadine by a bioconversion process using Absidia corymbifera LCP 63-1800 or Stepromyces platensis NRRL 2364 strain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Robert Azerad, Jacques Biton, Isabelle Lacroix
  • Patent number: 5834452
    Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## having progestomimetic activity, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and compositions of a compound of formula I and an estrogen compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Roussel Uclaf
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Jean-Pierre Marchandeau, Robert Azerad, Isabelle Lacroix
  • Patent number: 5366962
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of fructosyl oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners, and the foods, dietetic products and drinks containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Roussel Uclaf
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Gerard Gellf, Jean-Marc Michel, Francois B. Paul, Pierre F. Monsan
  • Patent number: 4978751
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of fructosyl oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners, and the foods, dietetic products and drinks containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Roussel-Ulcaf
    Inventors: Jacques Biton, Gerard Gellf, Jean-Marc Michel, Francois B. Paul, Pierre F. Monsan