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).
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Patent number: 9725741Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: DEINOVEInventors: Jacques Biton, Esther Gerber
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Patent number: 9279162Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignees: DEINOVE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER 1Inventors: Jean-Michel Claverie, Jacques Biton, Jean-Paul Leonetti
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Publication number: 20160032329Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: JEAN-PAUL LEONETTI, IVAN MATIC, JACQUES BITON, PHILIPPE POULETTY
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Patent number: 9181564Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignees: DEINOVE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS), UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER 1Inventors: Jean-Paul Leonetti, Ivan Matic, Jacques Biton, Philippe Pouletty
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Publication number: 20150247167Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: JACQUES BITON, ESTHER GERBER
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Patent number: 9102926Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignees: DEINOVE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUEInventors: Cathy Isop, Pascale Joesph, Jean-Paul Leonetti, Jacques Biton
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Patent number: 9034619Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: DEINOVEInventors: Jacques Biton, Esther Gerber
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Patent number: 8728777Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignees: Deinove, Centre Naitonal de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite Montpellier IInventors: Jacques Biton, Cathy Isop
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Publication number: 20130045482Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: DEINOVEInventors: JEAN-MICHEL CLAVERIE, Jacques Biton, Jean-Paul Leonetti
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Publication number: 20120058533Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Jacques Biton, Esther Gerber
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Publication number: 20120052540Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicants: DEINOVE, UNIVERSITE MONTPELLIER I, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUEInventors: Jacques Biton, Cathy Isop
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Publication number: 20110306085Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicants: Centre National De La recherche Scientifique,, DEINOVEInventors: Cathy Isop, Pascale Joesph, Jean-Paul Leonetti, Jacques Biton
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Patent number: 7241601Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula by means of bioconversion with a microorganism culture of a compound of the formulaType: GrantFiled: March 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Aventis Pharma SAInventors: Robert Azerad, Jacques Biton, Isabelle Lacroix
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Publication number: 20060088900Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2002Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: Therese Stachyra, Jacques Biton
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Publication number: 20060019358Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula by means of bioconversion with a microorganism culture of a compound of the formulaType: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2003Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Robert Azerad, Jacques Biton, Isabelle Lacroix
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Publication number: 20050026214Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2002Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Jacques Biton, Francois Michoux, Jean-Noel Veltz, Jacques Dumas
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Patent number: 6558931Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.Inventors: Robert Azerad, Jacques Biton, Isabelle Lacroix
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Patent number: 5834452Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 1997Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: Roussel UclafInventors: Jacques Biton, Jean-Pierre Marchandeau, Robert Azerad, Isabelle Lacroix
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Patent number: 5366962Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of fructosyl oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners, and the foods, dietetic products and drinks containing them.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1990Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Roussel UclafInventors: Jacques Biton, Gerard Gellf, Jean-Marc Michel, Francois B. Paul, Pierre F. Monsan
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Patent number: 4978751Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of fructosyl oligosaccharides as low-calorie sweeteners, and the foods, dietetic products and drinks containing them.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1989Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: Roussel-UlcafInventors: Jacques Biton, Gerard Gellf, Jean-Marc Michel, Francois B. Paul, Pierre F. Monsan