Patents by Inventor James Casey

James Casey 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: 9834799
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Paul W Behrens, John M Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph W. Pfeifer, III, James P Wynn, James Casey Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Patent number: 9829265
    Abstract: A shooting rest may be provided. The shooting rest may reduce the recoil, muzzle rise, and shock wave from firing a rifle or other weapon. A target may remain in the cross hairs while shooting, thus facilitating target memory or easy and fast target re-acquisition. When testing the amount of powder in a casing and weight of bullet in a reloaded round, the shooting rest may help eliminate movement variables so assessment of reloaded ammunition can be more accurately observed. The shooting rest may include a rear support, a front support, a frame, and a lock down bar to secure the front support to a shooting bench or table. The rear support may prevent the muzzle from moving upward and the front support may absorb some of the recoil energy to keep the target in sight. The frame may be secured by the lock down bar and may connect the front support to the table. Safety may be greatly enhanced by having the gun secured to a table during cleaning and maintenance operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: James Casey Reed
  • Publication number: 20170191023
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to recombinant thraustochytrids that grow on xylose and cell cultures comprising the recombinant thraustochytrids as well as methods of producing cell cultures, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and biofuels using the recombinant thraustochytrids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: James Casey LIPPMEIER, Kirk E. Apt
  • Publication number: 20170183669
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to recombinant thraustochytrids that grow on sucrose and cell cultures comprising the recombinant thraustochytrids as well as methods of producing cell cultures, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and biofuels using the recombinant thraustochytrids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: James Casey LIPPMEIER, Kirk E. Apt, Jon Milton Hansen
  • Publication number: 20170145461
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant cells and microorganisms of the phylum Labyrinthulomycota and their use in heterologous protein production. Novel promoter, terminator, and signal sequences for efficient production and, optionally, secretion of polypeptides from recombinant host cells and microorganisms are also encompassed by the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Kirk E. APT, James Casey LIPPMEIER, David SIMPSON, Jun WANG, James P. WYNN, Ross ZIRKLE
  • Publication number: 20170049253
    Abstract: A system for displaying a product is disclosed. The system includes a wall having a recess therein and a display structure that defines the recess. The display structure extends through a front surface of the wall and includes a frame having a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels. The top and bottom panels are longer than the side panels. The system further includes a plurality of modular display units disposed within the display structure. Each modular display unit extends from the bottom panel to the top panel. At least a first one of the modular display units includes a frame open to a front exterior of the display structure and at least a second one of the modular display units is not open to the front exterior of the display structure. The system further includes a plurality of display elements disposed within the plurality of display units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Vasco AGNOLI, James ANDRUS, Sam BROWN, James Casey FEENEY, Christopher M. GREEN, Kully Kraig MANDON, Christopher Daniel PEAK, Jonathan P. SIEGEL, Stefan BEHLING, Kevin Fenton SMEDS, Andrew Charles DEFFENBAUGH, Gregory James RANES, Charles A. SCHWALBACH, Sheng YANG, Graham O'BRIEN
  • Publication number: 20160363408
    Abstract: A shooting rest may be provided. The shooting rest may reduce the recoil, muzzle rise, and shock wave from firing a rifle or other weapon. A target may remain in the cross hairs while shooting, thus facilitating target memory or easy and fast target re-acquisition. When testing the amount of powder in a casing and weight of bullet in a reloaded round, the shooting rest may help eliminate movement variables so assessment of reloaded ammunition can be more accurately observed. The shooting rest may include a rear support, a front support, a frame, and a lock down bar to secure the front support to a shooting bench or table. The rear support may prevent the muzzle from moving upward and the front support may absorb some of the recoil energy to keep the target in sight. The frame may be secured by the lock down bar and may connect the front support to the table. Safety may be greatly enhanced by having the gun secured to a table during cleaning and maintenance operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventor: James Casey REED
  • Patent number: 9518102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant cells and microorganisms of the phylum Labyrinthulomycota and their use in heterologous protein production. Novel promoter, terminator, and signal sequences for efficient production and, optionally, secretion of polypeptides from recombinant host cells and microorganisms are also encompassed by the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Kirk E. Apt, James Casey Lippmeier, David Simpson, Jun Wang, James P. Wynn, Ross Zirkle
  • Publication number: 20160355851
    Abstract: The present invention provides biological oils and methods and uses thereof. The biological oils are preferably produced by heterotrophic fermentation of one or more microorganisms using cellulose-containing feedstock as a main source of carbon. The present invention also provides methods of producing lipid-based biofuels and food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products using the biological oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: James Casey LIPPMEIER, Joseph W. PFEIFER, III, Jon Milton HANSEN, III, Kirk E. APT, William Robert BARCLAY, Paul Warren BEHRENS, David Christian MARTIN
  • Patent number: 9453172
    Abstract: The present invention provides biological oils and methods and uses thereof. The biological oils are preferably produced by heterotrophic fermentation of one or more microorganisms using cellulose-containing feedstock as a main source of carbon. The present invention also provides methods of producing lipid-based biofuels and food, nutritional, and pharmaceutical products using the biological oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: James Casey Lippmeier, Joseph W. Pfeifer, III, Jon Milton Hansen, Kirk E. Apt, William Robert Barclay, Paul Warren Behrens, David Christian Martin
  • Patent number: 9382521
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel acyl-CoA synthetases and novel acyltransferases, nucleic acid molecules encoding the same, recombinant nucleic acid molecules and recombinant host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules, genetically modified organisms (microorganisms and plants) comprising the same, and methods of making and using the same. Also disclosed are genetically modified organisms (e.g., plants, microorganisms) that have been genetically modified to express a PKS-like system for the production of PUFAs (a PUFA PKS system or PUFA synthase), wherein the organisms have been modified to express an acyl-CoA synthetase, to express an acyl transferase, to delete or inactivate a fatty acid synthase (FAS) expressed by the organism, to reduce competition for malonyl CoA with the PUFA synthase or to increase the level of malonyl CoA in the organism, and in one aspect, to inhibit KASII or KASIII.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: James G. Metz, Jerry M. Kuner, James Casey Lippmeier
  • Publication number: 20160108443
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Paul W. BEHRENS, John M. THOMPSON, Kirk APT, Joseph W. PFEIFER, James P. WYNN, James Casey LIPPMEIER, Jaouad FICHTALI, Jon HANSEN
  • Patent number: 9249434
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Paul W Behrens, John M Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph W Pfeifer, James P Wynn, James Casey Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20150149252
    Abstract: A method for psychographically classifying a respondent based upon the respondents' health values. The method includes receiving a respondent's answers to a series of queries relating to health and analyzing the answers to determine a psychographic characteristic of the respondent. The method further includes providing information to the respondent based upon the results of the analyzing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: C2B SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Brent Neil Walker, James Casey Albertson, Robert J. Freeberg
  • Publication number: 20150132803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant cells and microorganisms of the phylum Labyrinthulomycota and their use in heterologous protein production. Novel promoter, terminator, and signal sequences for efficient production and, optionally, secretion of polypeptides from recombinant host cells and microorganisms are also encompassed by the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Kirk E. APT, James Casey LIPPMEIER, David SIMPSON, Jun WANG, James P. WYNN, Ross ZIRKLE
  • Publication number: 20150110826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant microalgal cells and their use in heterologous protein production, methods of production of heterologous polypeptides in microalgal extracellular bodies, microalgal extracellular bodies comprising heterologous polypeptides, and compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: SANOFI VACCINE TECHNOLOGIES, S.A.S.
    Inventors: Anne-Cecile V. BAYNE, James Casey LIPPMEIER, Kirk Emil APT, Ross Eric ZIRKLE
  • Patent number: 9012616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to recombinant cells and microorganisms of the phylum Labyrinthulomycota and their use in heterologous protein production. Novel promoter, terminator, and signal sequences for efficient production and, optionally, secretion of polypeptides from recombinant host cells and microorganisms are also encompassed by the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Kirk E. Apt, James Casey Lippmeier, David Simpson, Jun Wang, James P. Wynn, Ross Zirkle
  • Patent number: 9012197
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to recombinant microalgal cells and their use in production of heterologous hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) polypeptides, as well as compositions and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignees: Merial, Inc., Sanofi Vaccine Technologies, S.A.S.
    Inventors: Anne-Cécile V. Bayne, James Casey Lippmeier, Kirk Emil Apt, Xuan Guo, Joyce A. Pritchard
  • Patent number: 8940353
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprises adding ingredients to a mixing chamber, the ingredients comprising: one or more non-dairy first ingredients; one or more second ingredients operable to facilitate Maillard browning reactions; and one or more third ingredients selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, vitamins, minerals, flavors, functional ingredients, salts, antioxidants, sugar, and water. The method also comprises mixing to yield a mixture having the ingredients dispersed substantially evenly throughout. The method further comprises processing the mixture to yield a non-dairy beverage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Whitewave Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Allan Bringe, James Casey Waksmonski
  • Patent number: D743643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ACTIVE PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: James Casey