Patents by Inventor Mary Jo Zidwick

Mary Jo Zidwick 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).

  • Production of monatin and monatin precursors
    Patent number: 8206955
    Abstract: Methods and compositions that can be used to make monatin or salt thereof from glucose, tryptophan, indole-3-lactic acid, indole-3-pyruvate, and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid, are provided. Methods are also disclosed for producing the indole-3-pyruvate and 2-hydroxy 2-(indol-3-ylmethyl)-4-keto glutaric acid intermediates. Compositions provided include nucleic acid molecules, polypeptides, chemical structures, and cells. Methods include in vitro and in vivo processes, and the in vitro methods include chemical reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara C. McFarlan, Paula M. Hicks, Mary Jo Zidwick, Fernando A. Sanchez-Riera, Douglas C. Cameron, Mervyn L. deSouza, John Rosazza, Steven J. Gort, Timothy W. Abraham
  • Isoprenoid production
    Publication number: 20030219798
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials related to the production of isoprenoids. Specifically, the invention provides isolated nucleic acids, substantially pure polypeptides, host cells, and methods and materials for producing various isoprenoid compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ravi R. Gokarn, Holly Jessen, Mary Jo Zidwick