Patents by Inventor Monica Tassone

Monica Tassone 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).

  • ENZYME-EXPRESSING YEAST FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20240124902
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding an alpha-amylase and/or a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a trehalase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Catlett, Monica Tassone, Paul Vincent Harris, Robert Lyle Osborne, Shiro Fukuyama, Tomoko Matsul, Ryoko Kataoka
  • POLYPEPTIDES HAVING PECTINASE ACTIVITY, POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING SAME, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240117331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having pectinase activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Geoffrey Moxley, Mercy Wada, Monica Tassone, Mary Ann Stringer, Hong Zhi Huang, Nikolaj Spodsberg, Tianqi Sun, Sara Maria Landvik, James Lavigne, Cui Liu
  • YEAST EXPRESSING A HETEROLOGOUS PHOSPHOLIPASE FOR ETHANOL PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20240110204
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a phospholipase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Chee-Leong Soong, James Ron Huffman, Monica Tassone, Jung Yi, Hanlin Ouyang
  • Yeast expressing a heterologous alpha-amylase for ethanol production
    Patent number: 11866751
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding an alpha-amylase and/or a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a trehalase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Catlett, Monica Tassone, Paul Vincent Harris, Robert Lyle Osborne, Ryoko Kataoka, Shiro Fukuyama, Tomoko Matsui
  • Bakers's yeast expressing anti-staling/freshness amylases
    Patent number: 11834484
    Abstract: A recombinant yeast cell comprising a heterologous polynucleotide encoding an anti-staling/freshness amylase; in particular an anti-staling/freshness amylase selected from the group consisting of a maltogenic amylase (EC 3.2.1.133), a beta-amylase (EC 3.2.1.2), and a glucan 1,4-alpha-maltotetrahydrolase (EC 3.2.1.60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Oestdal, Monica Tassone, Michael Glenn Catlett, David Hogsett, Michael Nielsen
  • Yeast expressing a heterologous phospholipase for ethanol production
    Patent number: 11807889
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a phospholipase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, James Ron Huffman, Chee-Leong Soong, Jung Yi
  • ENGINEERED MICROORGANISM FOR IMPROVED PENTOSE FERMENTATION
    Publication number: 20230193216
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant host organisms having an active pentose fermentation pathway and further comprising a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a non-phosphorylating NADP-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPN). Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant host organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, Eric Allain
  • IMPROVED MICROORGANISMS FOR ARABINOSE FERMENTATION
    Publication number: 20230183639
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant host organisms having an active arabinose fermentation pathway and further comprising a heterologous polynucleotide a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a L-xylulose reductase (LXR). Also described are processes for 5 producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant host organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventor: Monica Tassone
  • MICROORGANISM FOR IMPROVED PENTOSE FERMENTATION
    Publication number: 20230002794
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant host organisms expressing a sugar transporter and an active pentose fermentation pathway. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant host organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Sophie Calixte, Monica Tassone, Sharon Liao
  • FUSION PROTEINS FOR IMPROVED ENZYME EXPRESSION
    Publication number: 20220307036
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant host organisms expressing a fusion protein with a foreign signal linked to the N-terminus of a mature polypeptide, such as an alpha-amylase, protease, beta-glucosidase or glucoamylase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant host organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, Judilee Osborn
  • Enzyme-Expressing Yeast For Ethanol Production
    Publication number: 20210381009
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a phospholipase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, James Ron Huffman, Chee-Leong Soong, Jung Yi
  • Enzyme-Expressing Yeast For Ethanol Production
    Publication number: 20210261988
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding an alpha-amylase and/or a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a trehalase. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Catlett, Monica Tassone, Paul Vincent Harris, Robert Lyle Osborne, Ryoko Kataoka, Shiro Fukuyama, Tomoko Matsui
  • Bakers's Yeast Expressing Anti-Staling/Freshness Amylases
    Publication number: 20210155943
    Abstract: A recombinant yeast cell comprising a heterologous polynucleotide encoding an anti-staling/freshness amylase; in particular an anti-staling/freshness amylase selected from the group consisting of a maltogenic amylase (EC 3.2.1.133), a beta-amylase (EC 3.2.1.2), and a glucan 1,4-alpha-maltotetrahydrolase (EC 3.2.1.60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Oestdal, Monica Tassone, Michael Glenn Catlett, David Hogsett, Michael Nielsen
  • Improved Yeast For Ethanol Production
    Publication number: 20200157581
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant fermenting organisms having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a protease. Also described are processes for producing a fermentation product, such as ethanol, from starch or cellulosic-containing material with the recombinant fermenting organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: David Hogsett, Monica Tassone, Paul Vincent Harris, Chee-Leong Soong, Michael Glenn Catlett
  • Improved Processes For Production Of Ethanol From Xylose-Containing Cellulosic Substrates Using Engineered Yeast Strains
    Publication number: 20190345522
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant host cells having a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a hexose transporter and a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a xylose isomerase, wherein the cells are capable of fermenting xylose in the presence of glucose and under oxygen limited growth. Also described are processes of fermenting saccharified material using the recombinant cells to produce ethanol at higher yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Jean-Marie Mouillon, Nicholas Jochumsen, José Arnau, Leonardo De Maria, Monica Tassone
  • Recombinant Host Cells For The Production Of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
    Publication number: 20180273915
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant host cells having an active 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (3-HP) pathway wherein the host cells comprise a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a 3-hydroxypropionate dehydrogenase (3-HPDH). Also described are methods of using the recombinant cells to produce 3-HP and derivatives of 3-HP (e.g., acrylic acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventor: Monica Tassone
  • Beta-Alanine Aminotransferases For The Production of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
    Publication number: 20180265902
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant host cells having an active 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (3-HP) pathway wherein the host cells comprise a heterologous polynucleotide encoding an aminotransferase of E.C. 2.6.1.19 and wherein the aminotransferase comprises the motif (A,C)-Xn-(GSLS)-Xn-SKA(L/l)(L/l). Also described are methods of making the host cells, and methods using the cells to produce 3-HP and derivatives of 3-HP (e.g., acrylic acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, Audrey Diano
  • Recombinant Host Cells For The Production Of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
    Publication number: 20170362613
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant host cells having an active 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid (3-HP) pathway wherein the host cells comprise a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a 3-hydroxypropionate dehydrogenase (3-HPDH). Also described are methods of using the recombinant cells to produce 3-HP and derivatives of 3-HP (e.g., acrylic acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventor: Monica TASSONE
  • Dehydrogenase variants and polynucleotides encoding same
    Patent number: 9404091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-hydroxypropionate dehydrogenase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignees: Novozymes, Inc., Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, Leonardo De Maria
  • Dehydrogenase Variants and Polynucleotides Encoding Same
    Publication number: 20160017296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-hydroxypropionate dehydrogenase variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Monica Tassone, Leonardo De Maria