Patents by Inventor Martin Kazaoka

Martin Kazaoka 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).

  • Amylases, nucleic acids encoding them and method of producing an oil
    Patent number: 10066222
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: BASF ENZYMES LLC
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl A. Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric J. Mathur, Jay M. Short
  • AMYLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM
    Publication number: 20170306308
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: WALTER CALLEN, TOBY RICHARDSON, GERHARD FREY, CARL A. MILLER, MARTIN KAZAOKA, ERIC J. MATHUR, JAY M. SHORT
  • Amylases, nucleic acids encoding them and methods for making and using them
    Patent number: 9701950
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: BASF Enzymes LLC
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl A. Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric J. Mathur, Jay M. Short
  • AMYLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM
    Publication number: 20150252341
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: WALTER CALLEN, TOBY RICHARDSON, GERHARD FREY, CARL A. MILLER, MARTIN KAZAOKA, ERIC J. MATHUR, JAY M. SHORT
  • Recombinant polypeptides
    Patent number: 9062295
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: BASF Enzymes LLC
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl A. Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric J. Mathur, Jay M. Short
  • Amylases, Nucleic Acids Encoding Them and Methods for Making and Using Them
    Publication number: 20130231471
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: VERENIUM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl A. Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric J. Mathur, Jay M. Short
  • Amylases and methods for use in starch processing
    Patent number: 8338131
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Verenium Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric Mathur, Jay Short
  • Amylases, Nucleic Acids Encoding Them and Methods for Making and Using Them
    Publication number: 20100209995
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: VERENIUM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric Mathur, Jay Short
  • Enzymes having alpha amylase activity and methods of making and using them
    Patent number: 7666633
    Abstract: The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases, and methods of making and using them. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Jay M. Short, Eric J. Mathur
  • Amylases, nucleic acids encoding them and methods for making and using them
    Patent number: 7659102
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for malting and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into 10 sugars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Verenium Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl A. Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric J. Mathur, Jay M. Short
  • Enzymes having alpha amylase activity and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7323336
    Abstract: The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Verenium Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Jay M. Short, Eric J. Mathur
  • Enzymes having alpha amylase activity and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7273740
    Abstract: The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Verenium Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Jay M. Short, Eric Mathur
  • Enyzmes having alpha amylase activity and methods of making and using them
    Publication number: 20060234280
    Abstract: The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases, and methods of making and using them. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Jay Short, Eric Mathur
  • Amylases, nucleic acids encoding them and methods for making and using them
    Publication number: 20050176000
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides having an amylase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for malting and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the polypeptides of the invention can be used as amylases, for example, alpha amylases, to catalyze the hydrolysis of starch into 10 sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Eric Mathur, Jay Short
  • Enzymes having alpha amylase activity and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20030170634
    Abstract: The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Jay M. Short, Eric Mathur
  • Enzymes having alpha amylase activity and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20030138786
    Abstract: The invention relates to alpha amylases and to polynucleotides encoding the alpha amylases. In addition methods of designing new alpha amylases and methods of use thereof are also provided. The alpha amylases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Walter Callen, Toby Richardson, Gerhard Frey, Carl Miller, Martin Kazaoka, Jay M. Short, Eric J. Mathur