Patents by Inventor Joyce Liu

Joyce Liu 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: 12291728
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered glycosyltransferase (GT) enzymes, polypeptides having GT activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention provides engineered sucrose synthase (SuS) enzymes, polypeptides having SuS activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the GT enzymes and methods of using the engineered GT enzymes to make products with ?-glucose linkages. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for the production of rebaudiosides (e.g., rebaudioside M, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside I, and rebaudioside D). The present invention also provides compositions comprising the SuS enzymes and methods of using them. Methods for producing GT and SuS enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: TATE & LYLE SOLUTIONS USA LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Vroom, Stephanie Sue Galanie, Nikki Dellas, Jack Liang, Joyce Liu, David Entwistle, Courtney Dianne Moffett
  • Patent number: 12241100
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides and compositions thereof, as well as polynucleotides encoding the engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides. In some embodiments, the engineered LDC polypeptides are optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity, as well as reduced sensitivity to proteolysis, and/or increased tolerance to low pH environments. In some embodiments, the engineered LDC polypeptides are optimized to provide improved storage stability. The present invention also provides methods for the use of the compositions comprising the engineered LDC polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: SYNTIS BIO, INC.
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Leann Quertinmont Teadt, Nikki Dellas, Stephan Jenne, Faye Loan Du, Kristen Jean Vallieu, Kerryn McCluskie
  • Publication number: 20240342834
    Abstract: This non-provisional application is a continuation-in-part application filed under 37 CFR 1.53(b) that claims the benefit of United States 35 USC 120 from non-provisional application with U.S. application Ser. No. 18/237,911 filed on Aug. 25, 2023, and from non-provisional application with Pub. No. US 2022/0258277 A1 filed on Feb. 12, 2021. This invention discloses an apparatus of processing object in optical turbid medium using multibeam interference. This invention creates the apparatus having important usages, such as medical no incision laser surgery with deep treating depth, underwater wireless long-distance communication, small attenuation light energy delivery in optical turbid medium. The disclosed apparatus has excellent performance. For example, the created laser scalpel can treat tissue at depths of more than 5 cm in human body with high 3D precision of about 1 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Shangqing Liu
  • Patent number: 12103068
    Abstract: A smart trim die assembly for providing multiple internal operations during a stroke is provided. The smart trim die assembly includes a first die, a second die, and a cavity formed between the first die and second die. A plurality of sensors are located between the first die and the second die for measuring the distance therebetween during a stroke. A series of tools are integrated into one of the first die or second die and each perform one of trimming, piercing, dimpling, and tapping operations. The smart trim die assembly further includes a processor and a memory device for receiving readings from the sensors. The memory device further contains instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to, in response to the sensor reading a predetermined distance, instruct the series of tools to perform one or more of the operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Wally Kroeger, Joyce Liu, Owen Li, Lee Zhao, Les Shuman
  • Patent number: 11920167
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered glycosyltransferase (GT) enzymes, polypeptides having GT activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention provides engineered sucrose synthase (SuS) enzymes, polypeptides having SuS activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the GT enzymes and methods of using the engineered GT enzymes to make products with ?-glucose linkages. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for the production of rebaudiosides (e.g., rebaudioside M, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside I, and rebaudioside D). The present invention also provides compositions comprising the SuS enzymes and methods of using them. Methods for producing GT and SuS enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TATE & LYLE SOLUTIONS USA LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Vroom, Stephanie Sue Galanie, Nikki Dellas, Jack Liang, Joyce Liu, David Entwistle, Courtney Dianne Moffett
  • Publication number: 20240018504
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides and compositions thereof, as well as polynucleotides encoding the engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides. In some embodiments, the engineered LDC polypeptides are optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity, as well as reduced sensitivity to proteolysis, and/or increased tolerance to low pH environments. In some embodiments, the engineered LDC polypeptides are optimized to provide improved storage stability. The present invention also provides methods for the use of the compositions comprising the engineered LDC polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Leann Quertinmont Teadt, Nikki Dellas, Stephan Jenne, Faye Loan Du, Kristen Jean Vallieu, Kerryn McCluskie
  • Publication number: 20240010999
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered glycosyltransferase (GT) enzymes, polypeptides having GT activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention provides engineered sucrose synthase (SuS) enzymes, polypeptides having SuS activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the GT enzymes and methods of using the engineered GT enzymes to make products with ?-glucose linkages. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for the production of rebaudiosides (e.g., rebaudioside M, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside I, and rebaudioside D). The present invention also provides compositions comprising the SuS enzymes and methods of using them. Methods for producing GT and SuS enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan Vroom, Stephanie Sue Galanie, Jack Liang, Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Melissa Ann Mayo, David Entwistle
  • Patent number: 11760981
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered glycosyltransferase (GT) enzymes, polypeptides having GT activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention provides engineered sucrose synthase (SuS) enzymes, polypeptides having SuS activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the GT enzymes and methods of using the engineered GT enzymes to make products with ?-glucose linkages. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for the production of rebaudiosides (e.g., rebaudioside M, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside I, and rebaudioside D). The present invention also provides compositions comprising the SuS enzymes and methods of using them. Methods for producing GT and SuS enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Vroom, Stephanie Sue Galanie, Jack Liang, Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Melissa Ann Mayo, David Entwistle
  • Publication number: 20230279404
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered oxalate decarboxylase (ODC) polypeptides and compositions thereof, as well as polynucleotides encoding the engineered oxalate decarboxylase polypeptides. The present disclosure also provides methods of using the engineered enzymes and compositions thereof for treating diseases or conditions associated with abnormal metabolism of oxalate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Chinping Chng, Nikki D. Kruse, Joyce Liu, Adam P. Silverman, Rebecca Hong Thibodeau, Tricia Windgassen
  • Publication number: 20230277635
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides and compositions thereof, as well as polynucleotides encoding the engineered leucine decarboxylase polypeptides. In some embodiments, the engineered leucine decarboxylase polypeptides display enhanced catalytic activity, as well as reduced sensitivity to proteolysis, and/or increased tolerance to low pH environments. In some embodiments, the engineered leucine decarboxylase polypeptides are optimized to provide improved storage stability. The present invention also provides methods for the use of the compositions comprising the engineered leucine decarboxylase polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jonathan Benjamin Asfaha, Subhamoy Das, Faye Loan Du, Stephan Jenne, Nikki D. Kruse, Joyce Liu, Kerryn McCluskie, Roasa Mehmood, Adam P. Silverman, Kristen Jean Vallieu
  • Publication number: 20230182199
    Abstract: A smart trim die assembly for providing multiple internal operations during a stroke. The smart trim die assembly (10) comprises a first die (12), a second die (14), and a cavity (20) formed between the first die and second die. A plurality of sensors (22) are located between the first die and the second die for measuring the distance therebetween during a stroke. A series of tools are integrated into one of the first die or second die and each perform one of trimming, piercing, dimpling, and tapping operations. The smart trim die assembly further includes a processor (210) and a memory device (214) for receiving readings from the sensors. The memory device further contains instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to, in response to the sensor reading a predetermined distance, instruct the series of tools to perform one or more of the operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Wally KROEGER, Joyce LIU, Owen LI, Lee ZHAO, Les SHUMAN
  • Publication number: 20230020928
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, the engineered TAL polypeptides have been optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity while reducing sensitivity to proteolysis and increasing tolerance to acidic pH levels. The invention also provides methods for utilization of the compositions comprising the engineered TAL polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Stephan Jenne
  • Publication number: 20230002752
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, the engineered TAL polypeptides have been optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity while reducing sensitivity to proteolysis and increasing tolerance to acidic pH levels. The invention also provides methods for utilization of the compositions comprising the engineered TAL polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Stephan Jenne
  • Publication number: 20220389464
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, the engineered TAL polypeptides have been optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity and enhanced acid stability, while reducing sensitivity to proteolysis and increasing tolerance to acidic pH levels. The invention also provides methods for utilization of the compositions comprising the engineered TAL polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Gjalt W. Huisman, Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Chinping Chng, William Casey Hallows
  • Patent number: 11473077
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, the engineered TAL polypeptides have been optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity while reducing sensitivity to proteolysis and increasing tolerance to acidic pH levels. The invention also provides methods for utilization of the compositions comprising the engineered TAL polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Stephan Jenne
  • Publication number: 20220306998
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered glycosyltransferase (GT) enzymes, polypeptides having GT activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention provides engineered sucrose synthase (SuS) enzymes, polypeptides having SuS activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The present invention also provides compositions comprising the GT enzymes and methods of using the engineered GT enzymes to make products with ?-glucose linkages. The present invention further provides compositions and methods for the production of rebaudiosides (e.g., rebaudioside M, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside I, and rebaudioside D). The present invention also provides compositions comprising the SuS enzymes and methods of using them. Methods for producing GT and SuS enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Vroom, Stephanie Sue Galanie, Nikki Dellas, Jack Liang, Joyce Liu, David Entwistle, Courtney Dianne Moffett
  • Patent number: 11421253
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, the engineered TAL polypeptides have been optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity and enhanced acid stability, while reducing sensitivity to proteolysis and increasing tolerance to acidic pH levels. The invention also provides methods for utilization of the compositions comprising the engineered TAL polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Gjalt W. Huisman, Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Chinping Chng, William Casey Hallows
  • Publication number: 20220258277
    Abstract: The invention relates to apparatuses and correspondent method of laser beam processing for various materials with strong light absorption and scattering. The apparatuses can be used for medical no incision laser surgery, long distance underwater or atmosphere light communication, less attenuation light energy delivery in optical turbid media, and so on. This invention is a new use of the imaging method using multiple beam interference to create destructive interference in the beam propagation path to reduce the illumination light intensity and so to reduce absorption and scattering of the materials, and to create constructive interference to produce high composite light intensity which forms an inner light layer to illuminate, process the inner object in the materials. The apparatuses are practicable and have great performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Joyce Liu
  • Publication number: 20210238575
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides and compositions thereof, as well as polynucleotides encoding the engineered leucine decarboxylase (LDC) polypeptides. In some embodiments, the engineered LDC polypeptides are optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity, as well as reduced sensitivity to proteolysis, and/or increased tolerance to low pH environments. In some embodiments, the engineered LDC polypeptides are optimized to provide improved storage stability. The present invention also provides methods for the use of the compositions comprising the engineered LDC polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Joyce Liu, Leann Quertinmont Teadt, Nikki Dellas, Stephan Jenne, Faye Loan Du, Kristen Jean Vallieu, Kerryn McCluskie
  • Publication number: 20210130855
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) polypeptides and compositions thereof. In some embodiments, the engineered TAL polypeptides have been optimized to provide enhanced catalytic activity and enhanced acid stability, while reducing sensitivity to proteolysis and increasing tolerance to acidic pH levels. The invention also provides methods for utilization of the compositions comprising the engineered TAL polypeptides for therapeutic and industrial purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Gjalt W. Huisman, Joyce Liu, Nikki Dellas, Chinping Chng, William Casey Hallows