Patents by Inventor Paul Gordon Roessler

Paul Gordon Roessler 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).

  • Production of DHA and other LC PUFAs in plants
    Patent number: 11236351
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms as well as products obtained from such organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Dayakar Reddy Pareddy, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner, Paul Gordon Roessler
  • Production of DHA and other LC PUFAs in plants
    Patent number: 11168332
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Paul Gordon Roessler, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner
  • PRODUCTION OF DHA AND OTHER LC PUFAS IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20200362361
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Paul Gordon Roessler, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner
  • Production of DHA and other LC PUFAs in plants
    Patent number: 10669554
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Daniel Gachotte, Ann Owens Merlo, Paul Gordon Roessler, James Metz, Scott Bevan, Jerry Kuner
  • Secretion of fatty acids by photosynthetic microorganisms
    Patent number: 10233470
    Abstract: Recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms that convert inorganic carbon to secreted fatty acids are described. Methods to recover the secreted fatty acids from the culture medium without the need for cell harvesting are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, You Chen, Bo Liu, Corey Neal Dodge
  • Cyanobacterial strains capable of utilizing phosphite
    Patent number: 10138489
    Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified cyanobacterial cells that are capable of utilizing phosphite as a primary phosphorus source, and can out-compete contaminant organisms for certain forms of phosphorus more effectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Algenol Biotech LLC
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Charles Ryan Budinoff, Songhua Zhu, Kui Wang, Heike Enke, Christian Weissert, Frank Jochem, Ming-De Deng
  • CYANOBACTERIAL STRAINS CAPABLE OF UTILIZING PHOSPHITE
    Publication number: 20180112225
    Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified cyanobacterial cells that are capable of utilizing phosphite as a primary phosphorus source, and can out-compete contaminant organisms for certain forms of phosphorus more effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Algenol Biotech LLC
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Charles Ryan Budinoff, Songhua Zhu, Kui Wang, Heike Enke, Christian Weissert, Frank Jochem, Ming-De Deng
  • Acyl-ACP thioesterase genes and uses therefor
    Patent number: 9920340
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel genes encoding Class II acyl-ACP thioesterases and variants thereof that are active on C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, and C18 acyl-ACP substrates. The thioesterases can be introduced into transgenic organisms, including microorganisms and photosynthetic organisms, for producing fatty acids and fatty acid products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Gena Roy
  • EXPRESSION OF TYPE I FATTY ACID SYNTHASE GENES IN EUKARYOTIC ALGAE
    Publication number: 20170191094
    Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant algae expressing exogenous Type I fatty acid synthase (FAS) genes and demonstrating higher rates of fatty acid synthesis with respect to control microorgansims. The recombinant algae are able to produce greater amounts of FAME lipids under nitrogen replete conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Eric Moellering, Weidong Xu, John H. Verruto, Paul Gordon Roessler
  • Production of branched-chain alcohols by photosynthetic microorganisms
    Patent number: 9181558
    Abstract: The present invention provides genes, polypeptides and expression constructs therefor, recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms, and method of use thereof, such as for the production of branched-chain alcohols (including 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, and isobutanol) and derivatives thereof for a variety of uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Bo Liu, Jessica Roxane Kristof
  • ACYL-ACP THIOESTERASE GENES AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20150147790
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel genes encoding Class II acyl-ACP thioesterases and variants thereof that are active on C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, and C18 acyl-ACP substrates. The thioesterases can be introduced into transgenic organisms, including microorganisms and photosynthetic organisms, for producing fatty acids and fatty acid products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Gena Roy
  • Acyl-ACP thioesterase genes and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8956834
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel genes encoding Class II acyl-ACP thioesterases and variants thereof that are active on C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, and C18 acyl-ACP substrates. The thioesterases can be introduced into transgenic organisms, including microorganisms and photosynthetic organisms, for producing fatty acids and fatty acid products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Gena Roy
  • Production of DHA and Other LC-PUFAs in Plants
    Publication number: 20130150599
    Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms (e.g., plants) genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins (e.g., PPTase and/or ACoAS) that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms (e.g., to obtain PUFAs) as well as products obtained from such organisms (e.g., oil and/or seed).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Terence A. Walsh, Ann Owens Merlo, Daniel Gachotte, Paul Gordon Roessler, Scott Bevan, Jerry M. Kuner, James G. Metz
  • Production of branched-chain alcohols by photosynthetic microorganisms
    Patent number: 8445257
    Abstract: The present invention provides genes, polypeptides and expression constructs therefor, recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms, and method of use thereof, such as for the production of branched-chain alcohols (including 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, and isobutanol) and derivatives thereof for a variety of uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Bo Liu, Jessica Roxane Kristof
  • Secretion of Fatty Acids by Photosynthetic Microorganisms
    Publication number: 20130005003
    Abstract: Recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms that convert inorganic carbon to secreted fatty acids are described. Methods to recover the secreted fatty acids from the culture medium without the need for cell harvesting are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SYNTHETIC GENOMICS, INC.
    Inventors: PAUL GORDON ROESSLER, YOU CHEN, BO LIU, COREY NEAL DODGE
  • Production of Branched-Chain Alcohols by Photosynthetic Microorganisms
    Publication number: 20120094362
    Abstract: The present invention provides genes, polypeptides and expression constructs therefor, recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms, and method of use thereof, such as for the production of branched-chain alcohols (including 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, and isobutanol) and derivatives thereof for a variety of uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Bo Liu, Jessica Roxane Kristof
  • Production of branched-chain alcohols by photosynthetic microorganisms
    Patent number: 8124400
    Abstract: The present invention provides genes, polypeptides and expression constructs therefor, recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms, and method of use thereof, such as for the production of branched-chain alcohols (including 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, and isobutanol) and derivatives thereof for a variety of uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Bo Liu, Jessica Roxane Kristof
  • ACYL-ACP THIOESTERASE GENES AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20110020883
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel genes encoding Class II acyl-ACP thioesterases and variants thereof that are active on C8, C10, C12, C14, C16, and C18 acyl-ACP substrates. The thioesterases can be introduced into transgenic organisms, including microorganisms and photosynthetic organisms, for producing fatty acids and fatty acid products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Synthetic Genomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gordon Roessler, Gena Roy
  • PRODUCTION OF BRANCHED-CHAIN ALCOHOLS BY PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20100151545
    Abstract: The present invention provides genes, polypeptides and expression constructs therefor, recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms, and method of use thereof, such as for the production of branched-chain alcohols (including 2-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-butanol, and isobutanol) and derivatives thereof for a variety of uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Gordon ROESSLER, Bo Liu, Jessica Roxane Kristof
  • SECRETION OF FATTY ACIDS BY PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20090298143
    Abstract: Recombinant photosynthetic microorganisms that convert inorganic carbon to secreted fatty acids are described. Methods to recover the secreted fatty acids from the culture medium without the need for cell harvesting are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Gordon ROESSLER, You Chen, Bo Liu, Corey Neal Dodge