Patents by Inventor Mark A. Walling

Mark A. Walling 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: 10487316
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Nelson R. Barton, Tim S. Hitchman, Jonathan D. Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20180312744
    Abstract: Polynucleotide sequences encoding a thermostable cellulase and directing its increased expression are provided, and hydraulic fracturing compositions comprising such thermostable cellulase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Xuqiu Tan, Kenneth E. Barrett, Adrienne Huston Davenport, Lawrence E. Whipple, Hugo D. Urbina, Bin Zhang, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20180057803
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Hitchman, Christopher L.G. Dayton, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 9512382
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: BUNGE GLOBAL INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20160326503
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Nelson R. Barton, Tim S. Hitchman, Jonathan D. Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Patent number: 9394529
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Nelson R. Barton, Tim S. Hitchman, Jonathan D. Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Patent number: 9355376
    Abstract: Rules created in a computerized sales playbook system are stored in a rules library. Rules can be shared among playbooks, stages, plays, content and other playbook elements. Any playbook element can be associated with one or more rules. Such rules include one or more conditions that trigger the rule. If the conditions are met, then a playbook element is enabled for use by the user. Rules can be selected from the rules library as the playbook is being created. For example, when adding a play or a content item to a play, a user is prompted to add a rule to be associated with the playbook element. If the user adds a rule, an interface is presented allowing the user to select an existing rule from the rules library or create a new rule. If a new rule is created, it is added to the rules library.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Qvidian, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen P. Meyer, Michael W. Raitt, John S. Gedaminski, Leo P. Steffens, Mark A. Walling
  • Publication number: 20160108383
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Tim HITCHMAN, Christopher L.G. DAYTON, Katie A. KLINE, Jonathan LYON, Mark A. WALL, Nelson R. BARTON
  • Patent number: 9238804
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Tim Hitchman, Christopher L. G. Dayton, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 9045712
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: BUNGE GLOBAL INNOVATION, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20150087029
    Abstract: Polynucleotide sequences encoding a thermostable cellulase and directing its increased expression are provided, and hydraulic fracturing compositions comprising such thermostable cellulase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Xuqiu Tan, Kenneth E. Barrett, Adrienne Huston Davenport, Lawrence E. Whipple, Hugo D. Urbina, Bin Zhang, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20140371476
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. DAYTON, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall
  • Patent number: 8709775
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Nelson R. Barton, Analia Bueno, Joslin G. Cuenca, Tim S. Hitchman, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan D. Lyon, Mark L. Miller, Mark A. Wall, Christopher L. G. Dayton
  • Publication number: 20130305173
    Abstract: Rules created in a computerized sales playbook system are stored in a rules library. Rules can be shared among playbooks, stages, plays, content and other playbook elements. Any playbook element can be associated with one or more rules. Such rules include one or more conditions that trigger the rule. If the conditions are met, then a playbook element is enabled for use by the user. Rules can be selected from the rules library as the playbook is being created. For example, when adding a play or a content item to a play, a user is prompted to add a rule to be associated with the playbook element. If the user adds a rule, an interface is presented allowing the user to select an existing rule from the rules library or create a new rule. If a new rule is created, it is added to the rules library.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: QVIDIAN, INC.
    Inventors: Karen P. Meyer, Michael W. Raitt, John S. Gedaminski, Leo P. Steffens, Mark A. Walling
  • Publication number: 20130297368
    Abstract: As plays, stages and other playbook elements are processed or completed in the sales playbook, fields of the customer relationship management system are updated by the playbook system according to predefined update rules. Thus, updating of the customer relationship management system is no longer done separately and manually from activities driven by the sales playbook, and the consistency of data in the two systems is improved. In turn, because the sales playbook is driven by data in the customer relationship management system, activity in the sales playbook can dynamically drive further actions in the sales playbook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: QVIDIAN, INC.
    Inventors: Karen P. Meyer, Michelle L. Lavers, Mark A. Walling, Eduard M. Kantsevich, Leo P. Steffens, John S. Gedaminski
  • Patent number: 8541191
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8465942
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Nelson Barton, Analia Bueno, Joslin G. Cuenca, Tim Hitchman, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark L. Miller, Mark A. Wall
  • Patent number: 8420342
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Tim Hitchman, Katie Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark A. Wall, Nelson R. Barton
  • Patent number: 8357503
    Abstract: Provided are hydrolases, including lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases, and polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Further provided are polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., lipases, saturases, palmitases and/or stearatases and methods for preparing low saturate or low trans fat oils, such as low saturate or low trans fat animal or vegetable oils, e.g., soy or canola oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Bunge Oils, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. G. Dayton, Nelson Barton, Analia Bueno, Joslin G. Cuenca, Tim Hitchman, Katie A. Kline, Jonathan Lyon, Mark L. Miller, Mark A. Wall
  • Publication number: 20130011887
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher L.G. Dayton, Flavio Da Silva Galhardo, Nelson Barton, Tim Hitchman, Jonathan Lyon, Eileen O'Donoghue, Mark A. Wall