Patents by Inventor James M. Odom

James M. Odom 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).

  • Publication number: 20040266513
    Abstract: A method for lottery wagering on actual events. The method according to the present invention includes selecting a subset of wagering data DW from a set of pre-qualifying data DPQ prior to conclusion of a pre-qualifying event of a phased competition consisting of a pre-qualifying event and a final event. The method further includes assembling pre-qualifying data DPQ for preliminary participants after conclusion of a pre-qualifying event and assembling concluding data DC for final participants after conclusion of the final event. Winners are selected from the final participants after the final event based on the concluding data. Winning lottery data DL is determined from a correlation between the winners' and their respective pre-qualifying data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Bid/Ask, LLC, a Texas limited liability company
    Inventors: James M. Odom, Scott D. Yellich
  • Patent number: 6818424
    Abstract: A methanotrophic bacterium has been genetically engineered to produce cyclic terpenoids from geranyl pyrophosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Deana J. DiCosimo, Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Siqun Wang
  • Patent number: 6773905
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20040147011
    Abstract: A high growth methanotrophic bacterial strain capable of growth on a C1 carbon substrate has been isolated and characterized. The strain has the unique ability to utilize both methane and methanol as a sole carbon source and has been demonstrated to possess a functional Embden-Meyerhof carbon flux pathway. The possession of this pathway conveys an energetic advantage to the strain, making it particularly suitable as a production platform for the production of biomass from a C1 carbon source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Andreas Schenzle
  • Patent number: 6767744
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20040115657
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy -6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20040063143
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from Methylomonas 16a sp. encoding the isoprenoid biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from a Methylomonas strain that is capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes and gene products of the present invention may be used in a variety of ways for the production of isoprenoid compounds in a variety of organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Stephen K. Picataggio, Andreas Schenzle, Jean-Francois Tomb, Pierre E. Rouviere
  • Patent number: 6689601
    Abstract: A high growth methanotrophic bacterial strain capable of growth on a C1 carbon substrate has been isolated and characterized. The strain has the unique ability to utilize both methane and methanol as a sole carbon source and has been demonstrated to possess a functional Embden-Meyerhof carbon flux pathway. The possession of this pathway conveys an energetic advantage to the strain, making it particularly suitable as a production platform for the production of biomass from a C1 carbon source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Andreas Schenzle
  • Patent number: 6660507
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from Methylomonas 16a sp. encoding the isoprenoid biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from a Methylomonas strain that is capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes and gene products of the present invention may be used in a variety of ways for the production of isoprenoid compounds in a variety of organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Stephen K. Picataggio, Andreas Schenzle, Jean-Francois Tomb, Pierre E. Rouviere
  • Publication number: 20030166171
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding elements of the exopolysaccharide biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from an organisms capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes are useful for engineering other C1 utilizing microorganisms to make altered levels of exopolysaccharide which is used in a variety of commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Siqun Wang, Tao Wang, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20030148494
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding elements of the exopolysaccharide biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from an organisms capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes are useful for engineering other C1 utilizing microorganisms to make altered levels of exopolysaccharide which is used in a variety of commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Siqun Wang, Tao Wang, Rich W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20030138909
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20030129721
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in Cl metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Patent number: 6555353
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Patent number: 6537786
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding elements of the exopolysaccharide biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from an organisms capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes are useful for engineering other C1 utilizing microorganisms to make altered levels of exopolysaccharide which is used in a variety of commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Siqun Wang, Tao Wang, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20030003528
    Abstract: A method for the production of carotenoid compounds is disclosed. The method relies on the use of microorganisms which metabolize single carbon substrates for the production of carotenoid compounds in high yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Patricia C. Brzostowicz, Qiong Cheng, Deana Dicosimo, Mattheos Koffas, Edward S. Miller, James M. Odom, Stephen K. Picataggio, Pierre E. Rouviere
  • Publication number: 20020142408
    Abstract: A methanotrophic bacterium has been genetically engineered to produce cyclic terpenoids from geranyl pyrophosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Deana J. DiCosimo, Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Siqun Wang
  • Publication number: 20020137190
    Abstract: A high growth methanotrophic bacterial strain capable of growth on a C1 carbon substrate has been isolated and characterized. The strain has the unique ability to utilize both methane and methanol as a sole carbon source and has been demonstrated to possess a functional Embden-Meyerhof carbon flux pathway. The possession of this pathway conveys an energetic advantage to the strain, making it particularly suitable as a production platform for the production of biomass from a C1 carbon source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Andreas Schenzle
  • Publication number: 20020110885
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding enzymes in the carbon flux pathway. The genes encode a 2-keto-3-deoxy-6-phosphogluconate (KDPGA) and a fructose bisphosphate aldolase (FFBPA), as well as numerous other genes. The genes will be useful in C1 metabolizing microorganisms for the manipulation of the carbon flux pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, Kelley C. Norton, James M. Odom, Rick W. Ye
  • Publication number: 20020102697
    Abstract: Genes have been isolated from a Methylomonas sp encoding elements of the exopolysaccharide biosynthetic pathway. The genes and gene products are the first isolated from an organisms capable of utilizing single carbon (C1) substrates as energy sources. The genes are useful for engineering other C1 utilizing microorganisms to make altered levels of exopolysaccharide which is used in a variety of commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Mattheos Koffas, James M. Odom, Siqun Wang, Tao Wang, Rick W. Ye