Patents by Inventor Judith Becker

Judith Becker 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).

  • MEANS AND METHODS FOR LIGNIN PYROLYSIS
    Publication number: 20200017771
    Abstract: Conversion of organic educts, in particular biomass feedstock, into useful organic compounds via pyrolysis and bio-catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christoph Wittmann, Jost Van Duuren, Michael Kohlstedt, Jessica Stolzenberger, Soeren Starck, Nadja Barton, Mirjam Selzer, Michael Fritz, Paul De Wild, Martin Kuhl, Judith Becker
  • Microorganisms for succinic acid production
    Patent number: 10287558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified microorganism having, compared to its wild-type, a reduced activity of the enzyme that is encoded by the pykA-gene. The present invention also relates to a method for producing an organic compound and to the use of modified microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Joanna Martyna Krawczyk, Stefan Haefner, Hartwig Schröder, Esther Dantas Costa, Oskar Zelder, Gregory Von Abendroth, Christoph Wittmann, René Stellmacher, Judith Becker, Anna Lange, Benjamin J. Lyons, Thomas J. Lyons, Eudes De Crecy, Ewa Hughes
  • Modified microorganism with improved biomass separation behaviour
    Patent number: 10273485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified microorganism having, compared to its wild-type, a reduced activity of the enzyme that is encoded by the wcaJ-gene. The present invention also relates to a method for producing an organic compound and to the use of a modified microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Joanna Martyna Krawczyk, Stefan Haefner, Hartwig Schröder, Esther Dantas Costa, Oskar Zelder, Gregory Von Abendroth, Christoph Wittmann, René Stellmacher, Judith Becker
  • Processes and recombinant microorganisms for the production of fine chemicals
    Patent number: 9644220
    Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms with deregulated succinyl-CoA synthetase activity, as well as the uses for producing lysine, ?-lysine, cadaverine or N-acetylcadaverine thereby are provided. Recombinant polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 51 or 53 are also provided. The method of producing fine chemicals using said recombinant microorganisms, in particular the method of producing lysine, or derivatives thereof, such as ?-lysine, cadaverine or N-acetylcadaverine is further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christoph Wittmann, Stefanie Kind, Judith Becker
  • MODIFIED MICROORGANISM WITH IMPROVED BIOMASS SEPARATION BEHAVIOUR
    Publication number: 20160362696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified microorganism having, compared to its wild-type, a reduced activity of the enzyme that is encoded by the wcaJ-gene. The present invention also relates to a method for producing an organic compound and to the use of a modified microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Joanna Martyna Krawczyk, Stefan Haefner, Hartwig Schröder, Esther Dantas Costa, Oskar Zelder, Gregory Von Abendroth, Christoph Wittmann, René Stellmacher, Judith Becker
  • Microorganisms for Succinic Acid Production
    Publication number: 20160348082
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified microorganism having, compared to its wild-type, a reduced activity of the enzyme that is encoded by the pykA-gene. The present invention also relates to a method for producing an organic compound and to the use of modified microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Joanna Martyna Krawczyk, Stefan Haefner, Hartwig Schröder, Esther Dantas Costa, Oakar Zelder, Gregory von Abendroth, Christoph Wittmann, René Stellmacher, Judith Becker, Anna Lange, Benjamin J. Lyons, Thomas J. Lyons, Eudes De Crecy, Ewa Hughes
  • Method of producing L-lysine using a microorganism
    Patent number: 9169502
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method utilizing a recombinant microorganism for the production of aspartate derived amino acids and precursors thereof, in particular for the production of L-lysine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism having improved aspartate-derived amino acid synthesis activity in comparison to the initial microorganism and the use of such microorganisms in producing said amino acids and precursors and derivatives, in particular in the synthesis of L-lysine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Paik Kwang Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Christoph Wittmann, Judith Becker
  • PROCESSES AND RECOMBINANT MICROORGANISMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FINE CHEMICALS
    Publication number: 20140356916
    Abstract: Recombinant microorganisms with deregulated succinyl-CoA synthetase activity, as well as the uses for producing lysine, ?-lysine, cadaverine or N-acetylcadaverine thereby are provided. Recombinant polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence being at least 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 51 or 53 are also provided. The method of producing fine chemicals using said recombinant microorganisms, in particular the method of producing lysine, or derivatives thereof, such as ?-lysine, cadaverine or N-acetylcadaverine is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Christoph Wittmann, Stefanie Kind, Judith Becker
  • PRODUCTION PROCESS FOR AMINO ACIDS OF THE ASPARTATE FAMILY USING MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20130203130
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method utilizing a recombinant microorganism for the production of aspartate derived amino acids and precursors thereof, in particular for the production of L-lysine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism having improved aspartate-derived amino acid synthesis activity in comparison to the initial microorganism and the use of such microorganisms in producing said amino acids and precursors and derivatives, in particular in the synthesis of L-lysine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: PAIK KWANG INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Christoph Wittmann, Judith Becker
  • Production Process for Fine Chemicals Using Microorganisms with Reduced Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Activity
    Publication number: 20110207183
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method utilizing a microorganism with reduced isocitrate dehydrogenase activity for the production of fine chemicals. Said fine chemicals may be amino acids, monomers for polymer synthesis, sugars, lipids, oils, fatty acids or vitamins and are preferably amino acids of the aspartate family, especially methionine or lysine, or derivatives of said amino acids, especially cadaverine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism having a reduced isocitrate dehydrogenase activity in comparison to the initial microorganism and the use of such microorganisms in producing fine chemicals such as aspartate family amino acids and their derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Andrea Herold, Hartwig Schröder, Weol Kyu Jeong, Corinna Klopprogge, Oskar Zelder, Stefan Haefner, Ulrike Richter, Judith Becker, Christoph Wittmann