Patents by Inventor Rodrigo A. Cifuentes

Rodrigo A. Cifuentes 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).

  • Publication number: 20240087684
    Abstract: Methods and systems for designing phage therapy cocktails. A candidate phage selector module may be configured to predict lytic activity of phages using a first trained machine learning algorithm, and select candidate phages based at least in part on predicted lytic activity. A cocktail generator module may be configured to generate a set of phage cocktails using a second trained machine learning algorithm, based at least in part on predicted lytic activity. A feedback panel module may be configured to receive feedback information associated with phage cocktails, and use the feedback information to train the first and/or second trained machine learning algorithms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Christian Philip PIERINGER BAEZA, Felipe Alberto ROJAS ARACENA, Antonio Andres OSSA GUERRA, Nicolas CIFUENTES MUNOZ, Matias AGUILERA BARRIOS, Rodrigo NORAMBUENA VENEGAS, Eduardo TOBAR CALFUCOY, Andrea Veronica SABAG MATILLA, Onix Andriet CIFUENTES FIGUEROA, Pablo CIFUENTES PALMA, Hans PIERINGER CASTRO, Nicolas Alexis BERMAN
  • Patent number: 11917997
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • Publication number: 20220095623
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, David H. YOUNG, Richard M. JACOBSON, Maurice C. YAP, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Donald H. DEVRIES, Joseph D. ECKELBARGER
  • Patent number: 11202448
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Daniel MacLean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. Devries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • Publication number: 20210137121
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Rodrigo CIFUENTES, Daniel MacLEAN, Renee ENGLE-GOODNER, Timothy MALEFYT
  • Patent number: 10966429
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.
    Inventors: Rodrigo Cifuentes, Daniel MacLean, Renee Engle-Goodner, Timothy Malefyt
  • Publication number: 20200296967
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, David H. YOUNG, Richard M. JACOBSON, Maurice C. YAP, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Donald H. DEVRIES, Joseph D. ECKELBARGER
  • Publication number: 20200296966
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, David H. YOUNG, Richard M. JACOBSON, Maurice C. YAP, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Donald H. DEVRIES, Joseph D. ECKELBARGER
  • Patent number: 10765117
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: AgroFresh Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Maclean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • Publication number: 20190254299
    Abstract: This invention is based on unexpected synergistic effect of a cyclopropene compound and a modified atmosphere package to extend shelf life and/or storage for avocados. Provided is a method of storing avocados comprising the step of exposing avocados to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound, wherein either (a) the avocados are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or (b) the avocados are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the avocados remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours. In some embodiments, the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of avocados.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Nazir MIR, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Evan F. McCASKEY, Aishwarya BALASUBRAMANIAN, Fernando K. EDAGI, William Nixon JAMES, Robert L. McGEE
  • Publication number: 20190000087
    Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel MacLEAN, David H. YOUNG, Richard M. JACOBSON, Maurice C. YAP, Rodrigo A. CIFUENTES, Donald H. DEVRIES, Joseph D. ECKELBARGER
  • Publication number: 20170251673
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Rodrigo CIFUENTES, Daniel MacLEAN, Renee ENGLE-GOODNER, Timothy MALEFYT
  • Patent number: 9426996
    Abstract: This invention is related to use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. Also combinations with a volatile plant growth regulator, for example 1-methylcyclopropene, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: AgroFresh Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Maclean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • Patent number: 9138001
    Abstract: This invention is related to use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. Also combinations with a volatile plant growth regulator, for example 1-methylcyclopropene, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: AgroFresh Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Maclean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • Publication number: 20150208679
    Abstract: This invention is based on unexpected synergistic effect of a cyclopropene compound and a modified atmosphere package to extend shelf life and/or storage for avocados. Provided is a method of storing avocados comprising the step of exposing avocados to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound, wherein either (a) the avocados are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or (b) the avocados are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the avocados remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours. In some embodiments, the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of avocados.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Nazir Mir, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Evan McCaskey, Aishwarya Balasubramanian, Fernando K. Edagi, William Nixon James, Robert L. McGee
  • Publication number: 20140349853
    Abstract: This invention is related to use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. Also combinations with a volatile plant growth regulator, for example 1-methylcyclopropene, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Maclean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries, Joseph D. Eckelbarger
  • Publication number: 20140221312
    Abstract: This invention is related to use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. Also combinations with a volatile plant growth regulator, for example 1-methylcyclopropene, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Maclean, David H. Young, Richard M. Jacobson, Maurice C. Yap, Rodrigo A. Cifuentes, Donald H. DeVries