Patents by Inventor Peter Luginbühl

Peter Luginbühl 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).

  • Laccases for bio-bleaching
    Patent number: 8377670
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins and other phenolic and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: Verenium Corporation, BASF SE
    Inventors: Janne S. Kerovuo, Sylke Haremza, Oliver Koch, Tilo Habicher, Dan Robertson, Grace DeSantis, Ryan McCann, Peter Luginbühl