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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 8420342
    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: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8357503
    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: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 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
  • Publication number: 20130011887
    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: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Patent number: 8349578
    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: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8313918
    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: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Publication number: 20120276618
    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: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8298799
    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., phosphlipase 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 enzyme, 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: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B. V.
    Inventors: Uwe T. Bornscheuer, David Weiner, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Sirirung Wongsakul
  • Publication number: 20120258505
    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: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    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
  • Publication number: 20120227120
    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: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: 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: 8227215
    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: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8198062
    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: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Timothy Hitchman, Christopher L. G. Dayton, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8153391
    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: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Publication number: 20110287136
    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: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Publication number: 20110287495
    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: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Publication number: 20110287496
    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: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Publication number: 20110281312
    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: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton