Patents by Inventor Mark Heinnickel

Mark Heinnickel 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).

  • Microorganisms with increased photosynthetic capacity
    Patent number: 11174294
    Abstract: Microorganisms with increased photosynthetic capacity are described. Increased photosynthetic capacity is achieved by down-regulating activity of the RpaB pathway. The microorganisms include Cyanobacteria, including genetically-modified Cyanobacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Lumen Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: James Roberts, Damian Carrieri, Mark Heinnickel
  • MICROORGANISMS WITH INCREASED PHOTOSYNTHETIC CAPACITY
    Publication number: 20200392189
    Abstract: Microorganisms with increased photosynthetic capacity are described. Increased photosynthetic capacity is achieved by down-regulating activity of the RpaB pathway. The microorganisms include Cyanobacteria, including genetically-modified Cyanobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: James ROBERTS, Damian CARRIERI, Mark HEINNICKEL
  • Microorganisms with increased photosynthetic capacity
    Patent number: 10654901
    Abstract: Microorganisms with increased photosynthetic capacity are described. Increased photosynthetic capacity is achieved by down-regulating activity of the RpaB pathway. The microorganisms include Cyanobacteria, including genetically-modified Cyanobacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignees: Lumen Bioscience, Inc., Reliance Holding USA, Inc.
    Inventors: James Roberts, Damian Carrieri, Mark Heinnickel
  • MICROORGANISMS WITH NADPH ESCAPE VALVES TO PROVIDE REDUCED PHOTODAMAGE AND INCREASED GROWTH IN HIGH LIGHT CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20190062763
    Abstract: Microorganisms with NADPH escape valves are described. The NADPH escape valves convert NADPH to NADP and decrease photodamage and/or increase ATP production, growth, and/or biomass yield in high light conditions. NADPH escape valves can be created by up-regulating enzymes or other molecules that convert NADPH to NADPH (e.g., transhydrogenases, Flv3, Flv1, hox hydrogenase, and/or PTOX).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: James ROBERTS, Damian CARRIERI, Mark HEINNICKEL
  • MICROORGANISMS WITH INCREASED PHOTOSYNTHETIC CAPACITY
    Publication number: 20180134755
    Abstract: Microorganisms with increased photosynthetic capacity are described. Increased photosynthetic capacity is achieved by down-regulating activity of the RpaB pathway. The microorganisms include Cyanobacteria, including genetically-modified Cyanobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: James Roberts, Damian Carrieri, Mark Heinnickel
  • CYANOBACTERIA HAVING IMPROVED PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20180051057
    Abstract: This disclosure describes modified photosynthetic microorganisms, including Cyanobacteria, that have a reduced amount of a light harvesting protein (LHP) polypeptide and contain one or more introduced or overexpressed polynucleotides encoding one or more enzymes associated with lipid biosynthesis, and which are capable of producing increased amounts of fatty acids and/or synthesizing triglycerides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: James Roberts, Michael Carleton, Jason W. Hickman, Damian Carrieri, Mark Heinnickel
  • Modified Cyanobacteria for Producing Carotenoids
    Publication number: 20170240944
    Abstract: This disclosure describes modified photosynthetic microorganisms, including Cyanobacteria that produce carotenoids, including zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, and/or canthaxanthin. The modifications include one or more genetic modifications such as gene deletion, up regulation of an endogenous gene, and/or addition of an exogenous gene. In some embodiments the modified photosynthetic microorganisms may be subjected to stress conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Heinnickel, James Roberts