Patents by Inventor Robert James Pratt, II

Robert James Pratt, II 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).

  • Patent number: 12116605
    Abstract: The present strains and methods of the disclosure relate to genetic modifications in filamentous fungi that give rise to variant strains of filamentous fungi comprising enhanced protein productivity phenotypes. More specifically, as presented, described and exemplified herein, such variant strains of filamentous fungi comprising enhanced protein productivity phenotypes are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, such as in large-scale production of proteins of interest for commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventor: Robert James Pratt, II
  • Patent number: 11976266
    Abstract: The present strains and methods of the disclosure relate to genetic modifications in filamentous fungi that give rise to variant strains having altered phenotypes, altered morphologies, altered growth characteristics, and the like. More specifically, as presented and described herein, such variant strains of filamentous fungi comprising reduced viscosity phenotypes are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures (e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins or metabolites for commercial applications).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II, Michael Ward, Jonathan M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20230174998
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally related to mutant and genetically modified filamentous fungal cells and methods thereof for use in the production of proteins of interest. More particularly, as described herein, the mutant and/or modified fungal cells (strains) of the disclosure are well-suited for use in industrial scale fermentation processes for the enhanced expression/production of proteins of interest in the absence and/or in the presence of an inducing substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Yun Luo, Igor Nikolaev, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Publication number: 20210301276
    Abstract: The present strains and methods of the disclosure relate to genetic modifications in filamentous fungi that give rise to variant strains of filamentous fungi comprising enhanced protein productivity phenotypes. More specifically, as presented, described and exemplified herein, such variant strains of filamentous fungi comprising enhanced protein productivity phenotypes are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, such as in large-scale production of proteins of interest for commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventor: Robert James PRATT, II
  • Patent number: 9868958
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Patent number: 9725727
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Patent number: 9725726
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Patent number: 9593341
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Patent number: 9587242
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Publication number: 20140315313
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Publication number: 20140220689
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Publication number: 20140127817
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt II
  • Publication number: 20140099721
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
  • Publication number: 20140094587
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II