Patents by Inventor Juan A. Asenjo

Juan A. Asenjo 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: 8759065
    Abstract: Nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted subtilisin-like activity protein, insolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Polaribacter sp) that can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and commercial purposes including laundry detergents, food processing, leather processing and skin care products. Nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the cold adapted subtilisin-like protein are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: University of Chile
    Inventors: Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Juan Pablo Acevedo, Fernando Reyes, Luis O. Burzio
  • Patent number: 8679814
    Abstract: A method of preparing a cold adapted xylanase by use of recombinant DNA techniques. A nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted xylanase, isolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Psychrobacter sp.) are provided. These can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and for a variety of commercial purposes including more complete hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into simple sugars that can then be fermented to products, such as liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks. The enzymes are also useful in the production methods of other industries, such as the animal feed, baking, and paper industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: University of Chile
    Inventors: Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Juan Pablo Acevedo, Loreto Parra, Luis O. Burzio
  • Publication number: 20120264191
    Abstract: Nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted subtilisin-like activity protein, insolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Polar ibacter sp) that can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and commercial purposes including laundry detergents, food processing, leather processing and skin care products. Nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the cold adapted subtilisin-like protein are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CHILE
    Inventors: Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Juan Pablo Acevedo, Fernando Reyes, Luis O. Burzio
  • Patent number: 8252279
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for inhibiting process formation and extension by cells in culture. The subject invention further includes cultures of process-forming cells wherein formation and extension of processes have been inhibited. In another aspect, the subject invention concerns methods of transplantation using process-forming cells that have been cultured by the process-inhibiting methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Pablo Caviedes, Raul Caviedes, Thomas B. Freeman, Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Dario SepĂșlveda, Christian Arriagada, Julio Salazar Rivera
  • Publication number: 20110287515
    Abstract: A method of preparing a cold adapted xylanase by use of recombinant DNA techniques. A nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a cold adapted xylanase, isolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from an Antarctic bacteria (Psychrobacter sp.) are provided. These can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and for a variety of commercial purposes including more complete hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass into simple sugars that can then be fermented to products, such as liquid fuels and chemical feedstocks. The enzymes are also useful in the production methods of other industries, such as the animal feed, baking, and paper industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CHILE
    Inventors: Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Juan Pablo Acevedo, Loreto Parra, Luis O. Burzio
  • Patent number: 7323333
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for inhibiting process formation and extension by cells in culture. The subject invention further includes cultures of process-forming cells wherein formation and extension of processes have been inhibited. In another aspect, the subject invention concerns methods of transplantation using process-forming cells that have been cultured by the process-inhibiting methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignees: University of South Florida, University of Chile
    Inventors: Pablo Caviedes, Raul Caviedes, Thomas B. Freeman, Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Dario SepĂșlveda, Christian Arriagada, Julio Salazar Rivera
  • Patent number: 7202074
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of two isoforms of cold adapted trypsin-like activity protein, insolated from antarctic marine origin, preferably from antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) that can be used in a variety of industrial contexts and commercial purposes including laundry detergents, food processing, drugs and skin care products. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences as well as methods for producing and using the cold adapted trypsin-like protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: University of Chile
    Inventors: Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Fernando Reyes, Mauricio Salamanca, Luis Burzio
  • Publication number: 20040219666
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods for inhibiting process formation and extension by cells in culture. The subject invention further includes cultures of process-forming cells wherein formation and extension of processes have been inhibited. In another aspect, the subject invention concerns methods of transplantation using process-forming cells that have been cultured by the process-inhibiting methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Pablo Caviedes, Raul Caviedes, Thomas B. Freeman, Juan A. Asenjo, Barbara A. Andrews, Dario Sepulveda, Christian Arriagada, Julio Salazar Rivera
  • Patent number: 5919688
    Abstract: A DNA construct exhibiting .beta.-1,3-glucanase activity, including an expression vectors, cells harbouring the DNA construct or expression vector, a method of producing the enzyme, as well as the enzyme and preparations containing the enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Pau Ferrer, Ivan Diers, Lisbeth Hedegaard, Torben Halkier, Juan A. Asenjo, Demitris Savva