Patents by Inventor Michael R. Hyman

Michael R. Hyman 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).

  • BIOREMEDIATION USING CO-METABOLISM SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20240093174
    Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a bioremediation composition comprising microbial cells, at least one co-metabolism substrate to induce selected enzyme production by the microbial cells, and a bead or gel encapsulating the microbial cells, such as bacterial or fungi cells, and the at least one co-metabolism substrate. For certain embodiments, the substrate is a slow release compound, such as an orthosilicate that hydrolyzes to produce an alcohol growth substrate. Embodiments of a method for using the composition to transform contaminants of concern also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicants: Oregon State University, North Carolina State Univeristy
    Inventors: Lewis Semprini, Mitchell Rasmussen, Michael R. Hyman
  • Bioremediation using co-metabolism substrates
    Patent number: 11845927
    Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a bioremediation composition comprising microbial cells, at least one co-metabolism substrate to induce selected enzyme production by the microbial cells, and a bead or gel encapsulating the microbial cells, such as bacterial or fungi cells, and the at least one co-metabolism substrate. For certain embodiments, the substrate is a slow release compound, such as an orthosilicate that hydrolyzes to produce an alcohol growth substrate. Embodiments of a method for using the composition to transform contaminants of concern also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: Oregon State University, North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Lewis Semprini, Mitchell Rasmussen, Michael R. Hyman
  • BIOREMEDIATION USING CO-METABOLISM SUBSTRATES
    Publication number: 20200157523
    Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a bioremediation composition comprising microbial cells, at least one co-metabolism substrate to induce selected enzyme production by the microbial cells, and a bead or gel encapsulating the microbial cells, such as bacterial or fungi cells, and the at least one co-metabolism substrate. For certain embodiments, the substrate is a slow release compound, such as an orthosilicate that hydrolyzes to produce an alcohol growth substrate. Embodiments of a method for using the composition to transform contaminants of concern also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicants: Oregon State University, North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Lewis Semprini, Mitchell Rasmussen, Michael R. Hyman
  • Bioremediation of xenobiotics including methyl tert-butyl ether
    Patent number: 6194197
    Abstract: Microorganisms capable of co-metabolizing methyl tert-butyl ether are disclosed, along with methods for selecting microorganisms possessing such activity. Methods for bioremediation of MTBE-contaminated media and biofilter systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: The State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Michael R. Hyman, Kenneth Williamson, Lynda M. Ciuffetti