Patents by Inventor Karen Tracey Robins

Karen Tracey Robins 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).

  • Microbiological method for producing amides
    Patent number: 7838271
    Abstract: The present invention provides for microorganisms capable of tolerating acetonitrile concentrations of at least 3 M, enzyme extracts obtainable from these microorganisms, a nitrile hydratase obtainable from these microorganisms, a method for preparing amides using these microorganisms, the enzyme extracts or the nitrile hydratase obtainable therefrom, and a method for removing acetonitrile from solutions using these microorganisms, the enzyme extracts or the nitrile hydratase obtainable therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Lonza AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Process for the preparation of amides
    Patent number: 7741097
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitriles, starting from amides, is described. Micro-organisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Lonza AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Process for the preparation of amides
    Patent number: 7666635
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitriles, starting from amides, is described. Micro-organisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Lonza, AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Process for the preparation of amides
    Patent number: 7595178
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitrites, starting from amides, is described. Microorganisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Lonza AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Enzymes for the preparation of amides
    Patent number: 7556956
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitriles, starting from amides, is described. Micro-organisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Lonza AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Process for the preparation of amides
    Patent number: 7105322
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitriles, starting from amides, is described. Micro-organisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Lonza AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Microbiological method for producing amides
    Publication number: 20040142447
    Abstract: The present invention provides for microorganisms capable of tolerating acetonitrile concentrations of at least 3 M, enzyme extracts obtainable from these microorganisms, a nitrile hydratase obtainable from these microorganisms, a method for preparing amides using these microorganisms, the enzyme extracts or the nitrile hydratase obtainable therefrom, and a method for removing acetonitrile from solutions using these microorganisms, the enzyme extracts or the nitrile hydratase obtainable therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Process for the preparation of amides
    Publication number: 20030148478
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitriles, starting from amides, is described. Micro-organisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa
  • Process for preparing amides
    Patent number: 6444451
    Abstract: A novel biotechnological process for the preparation of nitriles, starting from amides, is described. Microorganisms of the genus Amycolatopsis, Actinomadura or Rhodococcus are employed for this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Lonza AG
    Inventors: Karen Tracey Robins, Toru Nagasawa