Patents by Inventor Konrad MULLER-AUFFERMANN

Konrad MULLER-AUFFERMANN 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: 11987778
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for preparing cell-based meat products (i.e., comestible meat products). In particular, a pipe-based bioreactor is disclosed having one or more substrates disposed therein. In one or more embodiments, the one or more substrates comprise a plurality of nominally spaced substrates conforming to an interior profile of an elongated enclosure of the pipe-based bioreactor. In some embodiments, multiple pipe-based bioreactors are interconnected a fluid source for preparing cell-based meat products. In addition, various methods and procedures for utilizing embodiments of pipe-based bioreactors are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Knight Benton, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Patent number: 11981884
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for preparing cell-based meat products (i.e., comestible meat products). In particular, a pipe-based bioreactor is disclosed having one or more substrates disposed therein. In one or more embodiments, the one or more substrates comprise a plurality of nominally spaced substrates conforming to an interior profile of an elongated enclosure of the pipe-based bioreactor. In some embodiments, multiple pipe-based bioreactors are interconnected a fluid source for preparing cell-based meat products. In addition, various methods and procedures for utilizing embodiments of pipe-based bioreactors are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Knight Benton, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Publication number: 20240124817
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for preparing cell-based meat products (i.e., comestible meat products). In particular, a pipe-based bioreactor is disclosed having one or more substrates disposed therein. In one or more embodiments, the one or more substrates comprise a plurality of nominally spaced substrates conforming to an interior profile of an elongated enclosure of the pipe-based bioreactor. In some embodiments, multiple pipe-based bioreactors are interconnected a fluid source for preparing cell-based meat products. In addition, various methods and procedures for utilizing embodiments of pipe-based bioreactors are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Charles Knight Benton, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Publication number: 20240124814
    Abstract: This disclosure describes methods for growing cells in a controlled environment in a growing room, transporting the cells to a harvest room, and removing the cells from the controlled environment in the harvest room. The disclosed method can limit exposure of cells to contaminants by maintaining a controlled environment through cell growth and additional processing. For instance, the cells may be washed and cooled within the controlled environment. The cells are transferred to a harvest room where they are harvested and removed from the controlled environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Leung, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Publication number: 20240124816
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for preparing cell-based meat products (i.e., comestible meat products). In particular, a pipe-based bioreactor is disclosed having one or more substrates disposed therein. In one or more embodiments, the one or more substrates comprise a plurality of nominally spaced substrates conforming to an interior profile of an elongated enclosure of the pipe-based bioreactor. In some embodiments, multiple pipe-based bioreactors are interconnected a fluid source for preparing cell-based meat products. In addition, various methods and procedures for utilizing embodiments of pipe-based bioreactors are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Charles Knight Benton, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Patent number: 11898127
    Abstract: This disclosure describes methods for growing cells in a controlled environment in a growing room, transporting the cells to a harvest room, and removing the cells from the controlled environment in the harvest room. The disclosed method can limit exposure of cells to contaminants by maintaining a controlled environment through cell growth and additional processing. For instance, the cells may be washed and cooled within the controlled environment. The cells are transferred to a harvest room where they are harvested and removed from the controlled environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Leung, Konrad Müller-Auffermann
  • Patent number: 11752510
    Abstract: An assembly for delivering a fluid includes a fluid dispenser connected to a fluid supply conduit. The fluid dispenser includes a fluid outlet positioned along a length of the fluid dispenser. The fluid outlet is configured to deliver the fluid from the fluid supply conduit at a flow rate that varies along the length of the fluid dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Liu, Michelle Warner, Jaewon Samuel Kang, Matthew Leung, Eric Ordonez, Roshan Patel, Konrad Muller-Auffermann
  • Patent number: 11752509
    Abstract: An assembly for delivering a fluid includes a fluid dispenser connected to a fluid supply conduit. The fluid dispenser includes a fluid outlet positioned along a length of the fluid dispenser. The fluid outlet is configured to deliver the fluid from the fluid supply conduit at a flow rate that varies along the length of the fluid dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Liu, Michelle Warner, Jaewon Samuel Kang, Matthew Leung, Eric Ordonez, Roshan Patel, Konrad Muller-Auffermann
  • Publication number: 20230203446
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of washing cells from a grown cell mass to remove cell culture media and enriching the cells with a finishing media. The disclosed method includes growing a cell mass in cell culture media and then collecting and washing the grown cell mass with a series of wash buffers or a gradient wash buffer that changes over time. While the cell culture media contains nutrients and components beneficial for cell growth, cells grown in cell culture media often have off flavors, off aromas, poor color, poor salt/minerality compositions, and other shortcomings. Accordingly, the disclosed method comprises removing cell culture media remnants from a grown cell mass using a single or a series of wash media. The grown cell mass is further washed with a finishing or enrichment buffer to further improve sensory aspects and nutritional composition of the grown cell mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Konrad Müller-Auffermann, Stephen K. Hsu, Kalle Lukyan Johnson, Matthew Leung, Jayanthi Lakkyreddy, Morgan Laurence Rease, Jessica Joslin
  • Publication number: 20220401974
    Abstract: An assembly for delivering a fluid includes a fluid dispenser connected to a fluid supply conduit. The fluid dispenser includes a fluid outlet positioned along a length of the fluid dispenser. The fluid outlet is configured to deliver the fluid from the fluid supply conduit at a flow rate that varies along the length of the fluid dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan LIU, Michelle WARNER, Jaewon Samuel KANG, Matthew LEUNG, Eric ORDONEZ, Roshan PATEL, Konrad MULLER-AUFFERMANN
  • Publication number: 20220401973
    Abstract: An assembly for delivering a fluid includes a fluid dispenser connected to a fluid supply conduit. The fluid dispenser includes a fluid outlet positioned along a length of the fluid dispenser. The fluid outlet is configured to deliver the fluid from the fluid supply conduit at a flow rate that varies along the length of the fluid dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Upside Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan LIU, Michelle WARNER, Jaewon Samuel KANG, Matthew LEUNG, Eric ORDONEZ, Roshan PATEL, Konrad MULLER-AUFFERMANN
  • Patent number: 11286452
    Abstract: A fermentation tank having a first supply or discharge line with a first central opening arranged at the lower end of the fermentation tank for supplying or discharging a product. The fermentation tank also has a second and a third supply or discharge line, each with a centrally arranged opening for supplying or discharging a product, the three openings being arranged at different height levels. Also, a method of fermentation using the fermentation tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: KRONES AG
    Inventors: Konrad Müller-Auffermann, Severin Thomandl
  • Publication number: 20180320124
    Abstract: A fermentation tank having a first supply or discharge line with a first central opening arranged at the lower end of the fermentation tank for supplying or discharging a product. The fermentation tank also has a second and a third supply or discharge line, each with a centrally arranged opening for supplying or discharging a product, the three openings being arranged at different height levels. Also, a method of fermentation using the fermentation tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Konrad MÜLLER-AUFFERMANN, Severin THOMANDL