Patents by Inventor Karl J. Indest

Karl J. Indest 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).

  • RECOMBINANT PROTEINS HAVING ENZYME ACTIVITY AGAINST MICROCYSTIN AND METHODS OF WATER REMEDIATION
    Publication number: 20230056646
    Abstract: Recombinant MlrA and MlrB proteins having enzymatic activity against microcystin (MC) degrade and reduce the toxicity of MC. Compositions of the proteins can be used in the remediation of MC toxin generated from harmful cyanobacterial and algal blooms. Recombinant proteins, nucleic acids, host cells, and methods of producing the MlrA and MlrB are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Carina M Jung, Karl J Indest, Matthew R Carr, Nathan E Harms
  • Rapid in situ testing for environmental contamination
    Patent number: 9970013
    Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic RNA aptamers that bind RDX. In various embodiments, the synthetic RNA aptamers may include one or more aptamers selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID 1-12. The synthetic RNA aptamers that bind RDX provide an inexpensive, in situ method for testing for RDX, which may be used for both soil and water samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by The Secretary of The Army
    Inventors: Jed O. Eberly, Fiona Crocker, Karl J. Indest
  • RAPID IN SITU TESTING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION
    Publication number: 20170107515
    Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic RNA aptamers that bind RDX. In various embodiments, the synthetic RNA aptamers may include one or more aptamers selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID 1-12. The synthetic RNA aptamers that bind RDX provide an inexpensive, in situ method for testing for RDX, which may be used for both soil and water samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: United States of America as Represented by The Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Jed O. Eberly, Fiona Crocker, Karl J. Indest