Patents by Inventor Michael A. Crowe

Michael A. Crowe 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).

  • Publication number: 20160281068
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael A. Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga K. Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek J. Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Patent number: 9388395
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Patent number: 9388391
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga K. Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek J. Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Publication number: 20150344854
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Patent number: 9139821
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having transaminase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods of the making the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides for the biocatalytic conversion of ketone substrates to amine products. The present enzymes have been engineered to have one or more residue differences as compared to the amino acid sequence of the naturally occurring transaminase of Vibrio fluvialis. In particular, the transaminases of the present disclosure have been engineered for efficient formation of chiral tryptamine derivatives from its corresponding prochiral ketone substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Patent number: 9131356
    Abstract: A mobile electronic communications device includes a housing, a memory, a data entry mechanism, a display for visual data, at least one wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals conforming to a plurality of wireless signaling protocols, and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the memory, data entry mechanism, and display; and is configured to send and receive data using the at least one wireless transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Zipit Wireless, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Michael Crowe, Frank Greer, Joseph Ellis, Jordan Upham, William Matson
  • Publication number: 20150218527
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga K. Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek J. Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Patent number: 9040262
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Codexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Publication number: 20150072383
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having transaminase activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods of the making the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides for the biocatalytic conversion of ketone substrates to amine products. The present enzymes have been engineered to have one or more residue differences as compared to the amino acid sequence of the naturally occurring transaminase of Vibrio fluvialis. In particular, the transaminases of the present disclosure have been engineered for efficient formation of chiral tryptamine derivatives from its corresponding prochiral ketone substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jovana Nazor, Derek Smith, Michael Crowe, Shiwei Song, Steven J. Collier
  • Publication number: 20150045562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates useful for the manufacture of spiroindolone compounds such as (1?R,3?S)-5,7?-dichloro-6?-fluoro-3?-methyl-2?,3?,4?,9?-tetrahydrospiro[indoline-3,1?-pyrido[3,4-b]indol]-2-one and salts and hydrates and solvates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Michael Foulkes, Giancarlo Francese, Dominique Grimler, Ernst Kuesters, Kurt Laumen, Yunzhong Li, Changxue Lin, Jovana Nazor, Thomas Ruch, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Shangjun Teng
  • Publication number: 20140335823
    Abstract: A mobile electronic communications device includes a housing, a memory, a data entry mechanism, a display for visual data, at least one wireless transceiver configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic signals conforming to a plurality of wireless signaling protocols, and a controller. The controller is communicatively connected to the memory, data entry mechanism, and display; and is configured to send and receive data using the at least one wireless transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: ZIPIT WIRELESS, INC.
    Inventors: Rafael Heredia, Michael Crowe, Frank Greer, Joseph Ellis, Jordan Upham, William Matson
  • Publication number: 20130052699
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-naturally occurring polypeptides useful for preparing Ezetimibe, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: CODEXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Crowe, Oscar Alvizo, Behnaz Behrouzian, Yong Koy Bong, Steven J. Collier, Anupam Gohel, Jagadeesh Mavinahalli, Naga Modukuru, Emily Mundorff, Derek Smith, Shiwei Song, Wan Lin Yeo
  • Publication number: 20120123908
    Abstract: An in-vehicle control system for communicating data between at least one of an office control system and a residential control system including a transceiver configured to be in communication with the office control system and the residential control system. The in-vehicle control system further including a memory device in communication with the transceiver. The memory device is configured to store a data file transmitted and/or received from the office control system and the residential control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Rodger W. Eich, Monica Levy, Michael Crowe, John Sibson, William J. Fluharty
  • Patent number: 7733615
    Abstract: A dynamic braking load analyzer that determines the proper resistance value for a dynamic braking load resistor to be used in combination with a variable frequency drive or servo-drive to accommodate the power dissipated from an induction motor when it is being reduced in speed. The analyzer includes a resistor bank having a plurality of resistors electrically coupled in parallel. Switches are provided between the resistors, and a resistor selector switch determines which resistors are switched into the resistor bank circuit. A heat sensing resistor in the resistor bank measures the heat generated by the resistors and provides a signal that is read by a heat meter. The combination of the temperature measurement and the resistance of the resistors in the circuit gives the proper braking resistance value for the deceleration of the induction motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Powerohm Resistors, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Eschleman, Thomas Yingling, Michael Crowe
  • Publication number: 20100065796
    Abstract: A tool for temporarily lifting and supporting reinforcing mesh above an underlying surface includes an elongate rod that can be held at a first end and which has a portion at a second end opposing the first end. The elongate rod, which can engage under an element of mesh, is mounted on a base member for turning on the underlying surface with a rotary movement of the elongate rod, so that movement of the elongate rod acts to lift the element of mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Crowe
  • Publication number: 20080265813
    Abstract: A dynamic braking load analyzer that determines the proper resistance value for a dynamic braking load resistor to be used in combination with a variable frequency drive or servo-drive to accommodate the power dissipated from an induction motor when it is being reduced in speed. The analyzer includes a resistor bank having a plurality of resistors electrically coupled in parallel. Switches are provided between the resistors, and a resistor selector switch determines which resistors are switched into the resistor bank circuit. A heat sensing resistor in the resistor bank measures the heat generated by the resistors and provides a signal that is read by a heat meter. The combination of the temperature measurement and the resistance of the resistors in the circuit gives the proper braking resistance value for the deceleration of the induction motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Powerohm Resistors, Inc
    Inventors: Joseph S. Eschleman, Thomas Yingling, Michael Crowe
  • Patent number: 7257448
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for stimulating a muscle of a subject are provided. The apparatus comprises a signal generator for generating an electrical pulse signal of a frequency and a current amplitude for inducing contractions in the muscle, and an electrode apparatus for applying the signal to nerves associated with the muscle to be stimulated or adjacent the muscle of the subject for stimulating the muscle. The frequency and current amplitude of the electrical pulse signal are selected so as to maximize the bulk of the muscle being subjected to the contractions so as to generate a shivering phenomenon therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: BMR Research & Development Limited
    Inventors: Louis Michael Crowe, Brian Caulfield
  • Publication number: 20060206168
    Abstract: A device for attaching at least three electrodes to a subject for stimulating abdominal muscles of the subject, comprising an attachment mechanism for extending around the torso of the subject and a main locating element provided on the attachment mechanism for locating a central electrode of the at least three electrodes adjacent the umbilicus of the subject. Two secondary locating elements are also provided on the attachment mechanism disposed on respective opposite sides of the main locating element for locating two corresponding side electrodes of the at least three electrodes spaced apart from the central electrode. Application of at least one pulsed signal to the subject through the respective central and side electrodes stimulates the abdominal muscles of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Minogue, Michael Crowe
  • Patent number: 6944503
    Abstract: Pulsed electrical stimulation is applied to selected tissues via electrodes positioned on and/or in the body. Each electrode is connected to an output (108) of the apparatus. Each output (108) is connected between a high side switch (110) and a low side switch (112) of a switching array. Each stimulation pulse is subdivided into a number of time periods. By operation of the switches (110, 112) each electrode can be selected to operate as an anode or a cathode or neither during any given time period. The spatial and/or time summation of the anode-cathode currents is controlled to selectively to stimulate selected regions and/or types of tissues, typically nerve tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: BMR Research and Development Limited
    Inventors: Louis Michael Crowe, Conor Michael Minogue
  • Publication number: 20030093133
    Abstract: Pulsed electrical stimulation is applied to selected tissues via electrodes positioned on and/or in the body. Each electrode is connected to an output (108) of the apparatus. Each output (108) is connected between a high side switch (110) and a low side switch (112) of a switching array. Each stimulation pulse is subdivided into a number of time periods. By operation of the switches (110, 112) each electrode can be selected to operate as an anode or a cathode or neither during any given time period. The spatial and/or time summation of the anode-cathode currents is controlled to selectively to stimulate selected regions and/or types of tissues, typically nerve tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Louis Michael Crowe, Conor Michael Minogue