Patents by Inventor Matthias Schmalisch

Matthias Schmalisch 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTION OF PRODUCTS IN MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20120196338
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for improving the production of products, such as fuel products like ethanol, in microorganisms. In particular, methods and compositions are described for improving ethanol production utilizing genes identified in Clostridium phytofermentans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicants: Qteros, Inc., University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Jeffrey Blanchard, Susan Leschine, Elsa Petit, John Fabel, Matthias Schmalisch
  • MODULATION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS THROUGH VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTATION
    Publication number: 20120107888
    Abstract: Improved yields of biofuels and other chemicals are obtained by culturing a cellulolytic microorganism, such as Clostridium phytofermentans, Clostridium sp. Q.D, or Clostridium biocatalysts thereof in modulated amounts of vitamins, such as thiamine or nicotinic acid. Provided are methods to increase yields of ethanol and other fermentation products through vitamin supplementation. Recombinant microorganisms with altered metabolic pathways that obviate the need to modulate media components during hydrolysis and fermentation of biomass are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Qteros, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Schmalisch, William G. Latouf, Brandon Wolner, Patrick O'Mullan
  • BIOCATALYSTS SYNTHESIZING DEREGULATED CELLULASES
    Publication number: 20120064592
    Abstract: Provided are isolated novel Clostridium phytofermentans biocatalysts with deregulated cellulase activity that produce high yields of products. Further provided are methods of using the biocatalysts to degrade organic material and for use in industrial processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Qteros, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick O'Mullan, Jase Patel, Matthias Schmalisch, Branden Wolner, Philippa Reeder
  • MICROORGANISMS WITH INACTIVATED LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE GENE (LDH) FOR CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20110230682
    Abstract: This invention provides systems and methods for the increased production of ethanol and other chemical compounds by recombinant Clostridium species whereby the recombinant species are genetically-engineered to disrupt lactate dehydrogenase activity and to hydrolyze and ferment carbonaceous biomass and synthesize compounds of commercial value without production of lactic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Qteros, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Schmalisch, Muhammad Abdul Ali, Kexue Huang, Tim Bowman
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FROM C. PHYTOFERMENTANS
    Publication number: 20110183382
    Abstract: This invention provides systems and methods for the production of compounds by C. phytofermentans. C. phytofermentans is genetically-engineered for hydrolysis and fermentation of carbonaceous biomass to synthesize compounds of commercial value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Qteros, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias Schmalisch, Chelsea Ju, Francis H. Verhoff, Gregory S. Coil
  • Methods and compositions for improving the production of products in microorganisms
    Patent number: 7943363
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for improving the production of products, such as fuel products like ethanol, in microorganisms. In particular, methods and compositions are described for improving ethanol production utilizing genes identified in Clostridium phytofermentans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Qteros, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Blanchard, Susan Leschine, Elsa Petit, John Fabel, Matthias Schmalisch
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED SACCHARIFICATION OF BIOMASS
    Publication number: 20100086981
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for enhancing saccharification of biomass with one or more enzymes to enhance availability of substrates for fermentation by a microorganism. Microorganisms are also modified to enhance activity of one or more hydrolytic enzymes that are present endogenously in or are introduced heterologously into a host microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: QTEROS, INC.
    Inventors: William G. LaTouf, Matthias Schmalisch, Kexue Huang, Muhammad Abdul Ali
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTION OF PRODUCTS IN MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20100035320
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for improving the production of products, such as fuel products like ethanol, in microorganisms. In particular, methods and compositions are described for improving ethanol production utilizing genes identified in Clostridium phytofermentans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey Blanchard, Susan Leschine, Elsa Petit, John Fabel, Matthias Schmalisch