Patents by Inventor Jonathan Lyon

Jonathan Lyon 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: 12606356
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article carrier (90; 290; 490) for packaging one or more articles and to a blank (10; 110; 210; 310; 410) for forming the carrier. The carrier comprises a main panel (12; 112; 212, 222; 312, 322A, 322B; 412, 422A, 422B) including an article retention structure (RT; RT1, RT2) having an article receiving opening defined in part by at least a pair of opposing engaging tabs (40, 42; 140, 142; 240, 242, 246, 248; 340, 342, 346, 348; 440, 442, 446, 448) each having a length (L1, L2) greater than a half of the distance (L3) between their hinged connections (13A, 41; 213, 215, 241, 247, 249; 313, 315, 341, 347, 349; 413, 415, 441, 447, 449) to the main panel (12; 112; 212, 222; 312, 322A, 322B; 412, 422A, 422B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Julien Merzeau, Pascal Martini, Jean-Michel Garnier, Lauren N. Chesnet, Jonathan Lyon
  • Publication number: 20250340802
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are genetically engineered amylase enzymes, compositions including the enzymes, and methods of making and using the enzymes or compositions including the enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jesper NIELSEN, Cristina POP, Stefan JENEWEIN, Jonathan LYON, Mark MILLER, Amanda Rae LOGUE, Katie KLINE, Cindy HOANG, Susanne WIELAND, Christian DEGERING
  • Publication number: 20250162776
    Abstract: A top engaging carrier (90; 190) comprises an engaging panel (12; 112) with at least one article retention structure (RT1, RT2). The article retention structure (RT1, RT2) comprises a plurality of tabs (40, 42, 44, 46, 70, 72, 74, 76; 140, 142, 144, 146, 170, 172, 174, 176; 240, 246, 276; 340, 346, 376) disposed about an article receiving aperture (A1, A2). The plurality of tabs comprises a first pair of article-engaging tabs (40, 46; 140, 146; 240, 246; 340, 346) separated by a separation element. The separation element extends from the aperture toward a corner of the engaging panel (12; 112). The corner is defined by an intersection between a first fold line (13, 15; 113A, 115A; 213, 215; 313A, 315A), hingedly connecting an end panel (14, 16; 114A/114B, 116A/116B) to the engaging panel (12; 112), and a second fold line (17, 19; 117A, 119A; 217, 219; 317A, 319A), hingedly connecting a side panel (18, 20; 118A/118B, 120A/120B) to the engaging panel (12; 112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Kenneth C. SMITH, Jeffrey S. JAMES, Jonathan LYON
  • Publication number: 20250162777
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a package, an article carrier (90; 190; 290; 390; 490) for packaging one or more articles (B) and a blank (10; 110; 210; 310; 410) for forming the carrier. The article carrier (90; 190; 290; 390; 490) comprising a top panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 412) and a skirt structure surrounding and extending from the top panel (12; 112; 212; 312; 412). The skirt structure comprises a plurality of panels (14, 16, 18, 20, 24A, 24B, 28A, 28B; 114A, 114B, 116A, 116B, 118A, 118B, 120A, 120B, 124A, 124B, 128A, 128B; 214, 216, 218, 220; 314, 316, 318, 320, 324A, 324B, 328A, 328B; 414A, 414B, 416A, 416B, 418A, 418B, 420A, 420B, 424A, 424B, 428A, 428B) which include at least a first pair of opposing panels (PA1, PB1, PA2, PB2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Jean-Michel GARNIER, Phillippe DEROUAULT, Kenneth C. SMITH, Jonathan LYON, Jeffrey S. JAMES, Matthew E. ZACHERLE, Emma WINGERD
  • Publication number: 20240327086
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to an article carrier (90; 290; 490) for packaging one or more articles and to a blank (10; 110; 210; 310; 410) for forming the carrier. The carrier comprises a main panel (12; 112; 212, 222; 312, 322A, 322B; 412, 422A, 422B) including an article retention structure (RT; RT1, RT2) having an article receiving opening defined in part by at least a pair of opposing engaging tabs (40, 42; 140, 142; 240, 242, 246, 248; 340, 342, 346, 348; 440, 442, 446, 448) each having a length (L1, L2) greater than a half of the distance (L3) between their hinged connections (13A, 41; 213, 215, 241, 247, 249; 313, 315, 341, 347, 349; 413, 415, 441, 447, 449) to the main panel (12; 112; 212, 222; 312, 322A, 322B; 412, 422A, 422B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Julien MERZEAU, Pascal MARTINI, Jean-Michel GARNIER, Lauren N. CHESNET, Jonathan LYON
  • Publication number: 20230076878
    Abstract: A product container includes a first compartment, including a first-compartment first edge, a second compartment, including a second-compartment first edge, and a hinged connection extending between the first-compartment first edge and the second-compartment first edge. The second compartment is pivotable about the hinged connection relative to the first compartment to convert the product container between a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, the first compartment and the second compartment are in a stacked configuration. In the open state, the first compartment and the second compartment are in a side-by-side configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: WestRock Shared Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. Simpkins, Jonathan Lyon
  • Publication number: 20230053426
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a container defining an internal volume. The container includes a container body and a lid hingedly connected to the container body. The packaging system further includes a dunnage panel received in the internal volume of the container. The dunnage panel includes a plurality of discontinuous lines of weakness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan LYON, Jeffrey S. James, Kenneth C. Smith
  • Patent number: 10308920
    Abstract: The invention provides hydrolases, polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., an esterase, acylase, lipase, phospholipase (e.g., phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity) or protease activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant hydrolase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The hydrolase activities of the polypeptides and peptides of the invention include esterase activity, lipase activity (hydrolysis of lipids), acidolysis reactions (to replace an esterified fatty acid with a free fatty acid), transesterification reactions (exchange of fatty acids between triglycerides), ester synthesis, ester interchange reactions, phospholipase activity and protease activity (hydrolysis of peptide bonds).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Uwe T. Bornscheuer, David Weiner, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Sirirung Wongsakul
  • Publication number: 20180057803
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Hitchman, Christopher L.G. Dayton, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 9512382
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: BUNGE GLOBAL INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20160108383
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Tim HITCHMAN, Christopher L.G. DAYTON, Katie A. KLINE, Jonathan LYON, Mark A. WALL, Nelson R. BARTON
  • Publication number: 20160060609
    Abstract: The invention provides hydrolases, polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., an esterase, acylase, lipase, phospholipase (e.g., phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity) or protease activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant hydrolase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The hydrolase activities of the polypeptides and peptides of the invention include esterase activity, lipase activity (hydrolysis of lipids), acidolysis reactions (to replace an esterified fatty acid with a free fatty acid), transesterification reactions (exchange of fatty acids between triglycerides), ester synthesis, ester interchange reactions, phospholipase activity and protease activity (hydrolysis of peptide bonds).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Uwe T. BORNSCHEUER, David WEINER, Tim HITCHMAN, Jonathan LYON, Sirirung WONGSAKUL
  • Patent number: 9238804
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Tim Hitchman, Christopher L. G. Dayton, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 9193962
    Abstract: The invention provides hydrolases, polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., an esterase, acylase, lipase, phospholipase (e.g., phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity) or protease activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant hydrolase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The hydrolase activities of the polypeptides and peptides of the invention include esterase activity, lipase activity (hydrolysis of lipids), acidolysis reactions (to replace an esterified fatty acid with a free fatty acid), transesterification reactions (exchange of fatty acids between triglycerides), ester synthesis, ester interchange reactions, phospholipase activity and protease activity (hydrolysis of peptide bonds).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Uwe T. Bornscheuer, David Weiner, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Sirirung Wongsakul
  • Patent number: 9045712
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: BUNGE GLOBAL INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20140371476
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. DAYTON, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20140128590
    Abstract: The invention provides hydrolases, polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., an esterase, acylase, lipase, phospholipase (e.g., phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity) or protease activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant hydrolase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The hydrolase activities of the polypeptides and peptides of the invention include esterase activity, lipase activity (hydrolysis of lipids), acidolysis reactions (to replace an esterified fatty acid with a free fatty acid), transesterification reactions (exchange of fatty acids between triglycerides), ester synthesis, ester interchange reactions, phospholipase activity and protease activity (hydrolysis of peptide bonds).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Uwe T. BORNSCHEUER, David WEINER, Tim HITCHMAN, Jonathan LYON, Sirirung WONGSAKUL
  • Patent number: 8557551
    Abstract: The invention provides novel methods for making or modifying oils, e.g., plant, animal or microbial oils, such as vegetable oils or related compounds, that are low in a particular fatty acid(s), for example, low linoleic oils, low linolenic oils, low palmitic oils, low stearic oils or oils low in a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: David Lam, David Weiner, Timothy Hitchman, Nelson R. Barton, Jonathan Lyon
  • Patent number: 8541191
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8465942
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Nelson Barton, Analia Bueno, Joslin G. Cuenca, Tim Hitchman, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark L. Miller, Mark A. Wall