Patents by Inventor Michael C. Miller

Michael C. Miller 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: 20230203191
    Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are engineered antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that exhibit one or more improved properties relating to manufacturability, thermostability, and/or protease resistance as well as methods for making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: David A. ESTELL, Amy Deming LIU, Michael C. MILLER, Jeffrey Wayne MUNOS, Jonathan David PETERSON
  • Patent number: 11685937
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, isoprenoids, and/or acetyl-CoA-derived products in recombinant microorganisms by engineering the microorganisms to comprise one or more acetylating proteins such that the expression and/or activity of the one or more acetylating proteins is modulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Marguerite A. Cervin, Michael C. Miller, Derek H. Wells, Alan J. Wolfe, Madhukar S. Dasika
  • Publication number: 20230159937
    Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are fusion DNA constructs comprising improved protease recognition sequences for expressing and purifying one or more polypeptides of interest as well as methods for producing one or more polypeptides of interest in a recombinant host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Jimmy CHAN, David A. ESTELL, Amy Deming LIU, Michael C. MILLER, Igor NIKOLAEV
  • Publication number: 20220169706
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are cleavage-resistant antibodies and antibody-producing host cells as well as methods for making, using, and improving secretion of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Jimmy CHAN, David A. ESTELL, Jeffrey Wayne MUNOS, Michael C. MILLER, Igor NIKOLAEV
  • Patent number: 10975394
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in microorganisms by engineering a microorganism for increased carbon flux towards mevalonate production in the following enzymatic pathways: (a) citrate synthase, (b) phosphotransacetylase, (c) acetate kinase, (d) lactate dehydrogenase, (e) malic enzyme, and (f) pyruvate dehydrogenase such that one of more of the enzyme activity is modulated. In addition, production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids can be further enhanced by the heterologous expression of the mvaE and mvaS genes (such as, but not limited to, mvaE and mvaS genes from the organisms Listeria grayi DSM 20601, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus gallinarum EG2, and Enterococcus casseliflavus).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Zachary Q. Beck, Michael C. Miller, Caroline M. Peres, Yuliya A. Primak, Jeff P. Pucci, Derek H. Wells
  • Publication number: 20200340017
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, isoprenoids, and/or acetyl-CoA-derived products in recombinant microorganisms by engineering the microorganisms to comprise one or more acetylating proteins such that the expression and/or activity of the one or more acetylating proteins is modulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Marguerite A. Cervin, Michael C. Miller, Derek H. Wells, Alan J. Wolfe, Madhukar S. Dasika
  • Patent number: 10774345
    Abstract: The invention features methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells wherein the cells in the stationary phase. The invention also provides compositions that include these cultured cells and/or increased amount of isoprene. The invention also provides for systems that include a non-flammable concentration of isoprene in the gas phase. Additionally, the invention provides isoprene compositions, such as compositions with increased amount of isoprene or increased purity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Calabria, Marguerite A. Cervin, Gopal K. Chotani, Richard La Duca, Joseph C. McAuliffe, Michael C. Miller, Timothy A. Sabo, Karl J. Sanford, Erin. L. Spring, Gregory M. Whited
  • Patent number: 10648004
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, isoprenoids, and/or acetyl-CoA-derived products in recombinant microorganisms by engineering the microorganisms to comprise one or more acetylating proteins such that the expression and/or activity of the one or more acetylating proteins is modulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Marguerite A. Cervin, Michael C. Miller, Derek H. Wells, Alan J. Wolfe, Madhukar S. Dasika
  • Patent number: 10364443
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in microorganisms via the heterologous expression of the mvaE and mvaS genes from the organisms Listeria grayi DSM 20601, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus gallinarum EG2, and Enterococcus casseliflavus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Zachary Q. Beck, Michael C. Miller, Caroline M. Peres, Yuliya A. Primak, Jeff P. Pucci, Derek H. Wells
  • Publication number: 20190153479
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in microorganisms by engineering a microorganism for increased carbon flux towards mevalonate production in the following enzymatic pathways: (a) citrate synthase, (b) phosphotransacetylase, (c) acetate kinase, (d) lactate dehydrogenase, (e) malic enzyme, and (f) pyruvate dehydrogenase such that one of more of the enzyme activity is modulated. In addition, production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids can be further enhanced by the heterologous expression of the mvaE and mvaS genes (such as, but not limited to, mvaE and mvaS genes from the organisms Listeria grayi DSM 20601, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus gallinarum EG2, and Enterococcus casseliflavus).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Zachary Q. BECK, Michael C. MILLER, Caroline M. PERES, Yuliya A. PRIMAK, Jeff P. PUCCI, Derek H. WELLS
  • Patent number: 10138498
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in microorganisms by engineering a microorganism for increased carbon flux towards mevalonate production in the following enzymatic pathways: (a) citrate synthase, (b) phosphotransacetylase, (c) acetate kinase, (d) lactate dehydrogenase, (e) malic enzyme, and (f) pyruvate dehydrogenase such that one of more of the enzyme activity is modulated. In addition, production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids can be further enhanced by the heterologous expression of the mvaE and mvaS genes (such as, but not limited to, mvaE and mvaS genes from the organisms Listeria grayi DSM 20601, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus gallinarum EG2, and Enterococcus casseliflavus).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Zachary Q. Beck, Michael C. Miller, Caroline M. Peres, Yuliya A. Primak, Jeff P. Pucci, Derek H. Wells
  • Publication number: 20180066287
    Abstract: The invention features methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells wherein the cells in the stationary phase. The invention also provides compositions that include these cultured cells and/or increased amount of isoprene. The invention also provides for systems that include a non-flammable concentration of isoprene in the gas phase. Additionally, the invention provides isoprene compositions, such as compositions with increased amount of isoprene or increased purity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony R. CALABRIA, Marguerite A. CERVIN, Gopal K. CHOTANI, Richard LA DUCA, Joseph C. MCAULIFFE, Michael C. MILLER, Timothy A. SABO, Karl J. SANFORD, Erin L. Spring, Gregory M. WHITED
  • Publication number: 20180002727
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in microorganisms via the heterologous expression of the mvaE and mvaS genes from the organisms Listeria grayi DSM 20601, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus gallinarum EG2, and Enterococcus casseliflavus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Zachary Q. BECK, Michael C. MILLER, Caroline M. PERES, Yuliya A. PRIMAK, Jeff P. PUCCI, Derek H. WELLS
  • Patent number: 9777294
    Abstract: The invention features methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells wherein the cells in the stationary phase. The invention also provides compositions that include these cultured cells and/or increased amount of isoprene. The invention also provides for systems that include a non-flammable concentration of isoprene in the gas phase. Additionally, the invention provides isoprene compositions, such as compositions with increased amount of isoprene or increased purity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Anthony R. Calabria, Marguerite A. Cervin, Gopal K. Chotani, Richard La Duca, Joseph C. McAuliffe, Michael C. Miller, Timothy A. Sabo, Karl J. Sanford, Erin L. Spring, Gregory M. Whited
  • Patent number: 9752162
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, and/or isoprenoids in microorganisms via the heterologous expression of the mvaE and mvaS genes from the organisms Listeria grayi DSM 20601, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus gallinarum EG2, and Enterococcus casseliflavus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    Inventors: Zachary Q. Beck, Michael C. Miller, Caroline M. Peres, Yuliya A. Primak, Jeff P. Pucci, Derek H. Wells
  • Publication number: 20170159074
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for the increased production of mevalonate, isoprene, isoprenoid precursor molecules, isoprenoids, and/or acetyl-CoA-derived products in recombinant microorganisms by engineering the microorganisms to comprise one or more acetylating proteins such that the expression and/or activity of the one or more acetylating proteins is modulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Marguerite A. CERVIN, Michael C. MILLER, Derek H. WELLS, Alan J. WOLFE, Madhukar S. DASIKA
  • Patent number: 9477268
    Abstract: In embodiments of mobile computer device binding feedback, an application interface for a device application is displayed on a first display that is integrated in a dual-display mobile device. The application interface can also be displayed on a second display that is integrated in the dual-display mobile device. Binding position data is received from a binding system that movably couples the first display to the second display. Application context data that is associated with the device application is also received. Feedback can then be generated based on the binding position data and the application context data, where the feedback can be generated as audio feedback, video feedback, display feedback, and/or haptic feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Miller, Gregory H. Parks, Andrew J. Fuller, Steven P. Dodge
  • Patent number: 9464301
    Abstract: The invention features methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells using a feedback-resistant mevalonate kinase polypeptide, such as an archaeal mevalonate kinase polypeptide. The resulting isoprene compositions may have increased yields and/or purity of isoprene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignees: DANISCO US INC., THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
    Inventors: Zachary Q. Beck, Anthony R. Calabria, Michael C. Miller, Alex T. Nielsen, Dmitrii V. Vaviline
  • Publication number: 20160281112
    Abstract: The invention features methods for producing isoprene from cultured cells wherein the cells in the stationary phase. The invention also provides compositions that include these cultured cells and/or increased amount of isoprene. The invention also provides for systems that include a nonflammable concentration of isoprene in the gas phase. Additionally, the invention provides isoprene compositions, such as compositions with increased amount of isoprene or increased purity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony R. CALABRIA, Marguerite A. CERVIN, Gopal K. CHOTANI, Richard LA DUCA, Joseph C. MCAULIFFE, Michael C. MILLER, Timothy A. SABO, Karl J. SANFORD, Erin L. WEBSTER, Gregory M. WHITED
  • Publication number: 20160116946
    Abstract: In embodiments of mobile computer device binding feedback, an application interface for a device application is displayed on a first display that is integrated in a dual-display mobile device. The application interface can also be displayed on a second display that is integrated in the dual-display mobile device. Binding position data is received from a binding system that movably couples the first display to the second display. Application context data that is associated with the device application is also received. Feedback can then be generated based on the binding position data and the application context data, where the feedback can be generated as audio feedback, video feedback, display feedback, and/or haptic feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael C. Miller, Gregory H. Parks, Andrew J. Fuller, Steven P. Dodge