Patents by Inventor Richard B. Fagerstrom

Richard B. Fagerstrom 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).

  • Xylanases, genes encoding them, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6228629
    Abstract: DNA encoding novel xylanases, vectors containing such DNA, hosts transformed with such DNA, enzyme preparations, and the use of such preparations are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Röhn Enzyme Finland OY
    Inventors: Marja Paloheimo, Satu Hakola, Arja Mäntylä, Jari Vehmaanperä, Raija Lantto, Tarja Lahtinen, Richard B. Fagerström, Pirkko Suominen
  • Xylanases and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5922579
    Abstract: Enzyme compositions containing thermostabile xylanases of Chaetomium thermophilum, purified enzyme preparations of such xylanases, and the use of such compositions and preparations in the bleaching of plant pulp and in feed and baking applications are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland OY
    Inventors: Richard B. Fagerstrom, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen
  • Recombinant cells that express phytate degrading enzymes in desired ratios
    Patent number: 5834286
    Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant combination strain which is capable of over-expressing at least two different genes under two separate promoters in filamentous fungi. The genes encode phytase and pH 2.5 acid phosphatase. Mixtures containing desired ratios of the two enzymes are prepared by recombinant DNA techniques. The enzyme mixtures show a cooperative effect in the degradation of phytic acid and its salts. The preferred ratios of the two enzymes are from about 3:1 to about 16:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland Oy
    Inventors: Helena K. M. Nevalainen, Marja T. Paloheimo, Richard B. Fagerstrom, Arja S. K. Miettinen-Oinonen, Marja K. Turunen, John A. Rambosek, Christopher S. Piddington, Christine S. Houston, Michael A. Cantrell
  • Nucleic acid molecules encoding phytase and pH2.5 acid phosphatase
    Patent number: 5830733
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid molecule encoding a phytase. The present invention also provides a nucleic acid molecule encoding a pH 2.5 acid phosphatase. Also provided are vectors, host cells, and a method of overexpressing phytate degrading enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland Oy
    Inventors: Helena K. M. Nevalainen, Marja T. Paloheimo, Arja S. K. Miettinen-Oinonen, Tuula K. Torkkeli, Michael Cantrell, Christopher S. Piddington, John A. Rambosek, Marja K. Turunen, Richard B. Fagerstrom, Christine S. Houston
  • Production of phytate degrading enzymes in trichoderma
    Patent number: 5780292
    Abstract: A highly efficient overexpression system for phytase and pH 2.5 acid phosphatase in Trichoderma is described. This system results in enzyme compositions that are especially useful in the animal feed industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Alko Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Helena K. M. Nevalainen, Marja T. Paloheimo, Aria S. K. Miettinen-Oinonen, Tuula K. Torkkeli, Michael Cantrell, Cristopher S. Piddington, John A. Rambosek, Marja K. Turunen, Richard B. Fagerstrom