Patents by Inventor Scott Franklin

Scott Franklin 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).

  • Tailored oils
    Patent number: 9102973
    Abstract: Recombinant DNA techniques are used to produce oleaginous recombinant cells that produce triglyceride oils having desired fatty acid profiles and regiospecific or stereospecific profiles. Genes manipulated include those encoding stearoyl-ACP desturase, delta 12 fatty acid desaturase, acyl-ACP thioesterase, ketoacyl-ACP synthase, and lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase. The oil produced can have enhanced oxidative or thermal stability, or can be useful as a frying oil, shortening, roll-in shortening, tempering fat, cocoa butter replacement, as a lubricant, or as a feedstock for various chemical processes. The fatty acid profile can be enriched in midchain profiles or the oil can be enriched in triglycerides of the saturated-unsaturated-saturated type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, George Rudenko, Riyaz Bhat, Xinhua Zhao, Risha Bond, Walter Rakitsky, Alejandro Marangoni, Diza Braksmayer
  • Renewable Chemical Production from Novel Fatty Acid Feedstocks
    Publication number: 20150218604
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing renewable chemicals through the manufacture of novel triglyceride oils followed by chemical modification of the oils. Methods such as transesterification, hydrogenation, hydrocracking, deoxygenation, isomerization, interesterification, hydroxylation, hydrolysis and saponification are disclosed. Novel oils containing fatty acid chain lengths of C8, C10, C12 or C14 are also disclosed and are useful as feedstocks in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, Karen Espina, George Rudenko, Penelope Chua
  • Microbial oils with lowered pour points, dielectric fluids produced therefrom, and related methods
    Patent number: 9066527
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the production of dielectric fluids from lipids produced by microorganisms are provided, including oil-bearing microorganisms and methods of low cost cultivation of such microorganisms. Microalgal cells containing exogenous genes encoding, for example, a sucrose transporter, a sucrose invertase, a fructokinase, a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, a lipid pathway modification enzyme, a fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase, a desaturase, a fatty acyl-CoA/aldehyde reductase, and/or an acyl carrier protein are useful in manufacturing dielectric fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Walter Rakitsky, George Rudenko, Xinhua Zhao, Felipe Arana Rodriguez, Wenhua Lu, Janice Wee
  • Microorganisms expressing ketoacyl-CoA synthase and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9068213
    Abstract: Recombinant DNA techniques are used to produce oleaginous recombinant cells that produce triglyceride oils having desired fatty acid profiles and regiospecific or stereospecific profiles. Genes manipulated include those encoding stearoyl-ACP desturase, delta 12 fatty acid desaturase, acyl-ACP thioesterase, ketoacyl-ACP synthase, and lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase. The oil produced can have enhanced oxidative or thermal stability, or can be useful as a frying oil, shortening, roll-in shortening, tempering fat, cocoa butter replacement, as a lubricant, or as a feedstock for various chemical processes. The fatty acid profile can be enriched in midchain profiles or the oil can be enriched in triglycerides of the saturated-unsaturated-saturated type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, George Rudenko, Riyaz Bhat, Xinhua Zhao, Risha Bond, Walter Rakitsky, Alejandro Marangoni, Diza Braksmayer
  • Renewable fuels produced from oleaginous microorganisms
    Patent number: 9062294
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing renewable chemicals through the manufacture of novel triglyceride oils followed by chemical modification of the oils. Methods such as transesterification, hydrogenation, hydrocracking, deoxygenation, isomerization, interesterification, hydroxylation, hydrolysis and saponification are disclosed. Novel oils containing fatty acid chain lengths of C8, C10, C12 or C14 are also disclosed and are useful as feedstocks in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, Karen Espina, George Rudenko, Penelope Chua
  • Microalgal Polysaccharide Compositions
    Publication number: 20150150776
    Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal polysaccharide compositions and. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: ANNA CORAGLIOTTI, SCOTT FRANKLIN, ANTHONY G. DAY, STEPHEN M. DECKER
  • Junction Cover For Photovoltaic Panel Modules
    Publication number: 20150129020
    Abstract: A junction cover for a photovoltaic (PV) panel module system that includes a PV panel mounting structure, a rail, a PV module with a junction box and wiring extending between the rail and the junction box. The junction cover encloses the junction box and wiring and includes a lid and a wire housing. The lid has a plurality of sides and is releaseably attached to the junction box. The wire housing includes a top plate having proximal and distal ends, first and second sides and first and second side walls extending downwardly from the first and second sides. The top plate extends from a first side of the lid and slopes downwardly to the distal end. The top plate and side walls define an interior and an opening at the distal end. When the lid is attached to the junction box, the wiring extending between the rail and the junction box is within the wire housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: LUMOS LSX, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Klinga, Scott Franklin
  • TAILORED OILS
    Publication number: 20150125914
    Abstract: Recombinant DNA techniques are used to produce oleaginous recombinant cells that produce triglyceride oils having desired fatty acid profiles and regiospecific or stereospecific profiles. Genes manipulated include those encoding stearoyl-ACP desaturase, delta 12 fatty acid desaturase, acyl-ACP thioesterase, ketoacyl-ACP synthase, and lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase. The oil produced can have enhanced oxidative or thermal stability, or can be useful as a frying oil, shortening, roll-in shortening, tempering fat, cocoa butter replacement, as a lubricant, or as a feedstock for various chemical processes. The fatty acid profile can be enriched in midchain profiles or the oil can be enriched in triglycerides of the saturated-unsaturated-saturated type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, George Rudenko, Riyaz Bhat, Xinhua Zhao, Jeffrey L. Moseley
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL MOUNTING RAIL WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS
    Publication number: 20150075588
    Abstract: A photovoltaic mounting rail that includes an elongate bottom wall, a mounting support, an outer sidewall and one or more electronic components. The mounting support extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a top wall and extends between the first and second ends of the rail. The outer sidewall extends upwardly from the bottom wall to a distal edge and also extends between the first and second ends of the bottom wall. The outer sidewall is spaced apart from the mounting support and defines a service channel between the outer sidewall and the mounting support. The rail is adapted for attachment of a photovoltaic panel with electronic devices to the top wall of the mounting support and the connection of the electronic devices to electronic components located within the service channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: LUMOS LSX, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Christopher Klinga, Brian Rafferty
  • Recombinant microalgae cells producing novel oils
    Patent number: 8951777
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are obligate heterotrophic microalgae cells containing an exogenous gene. In some embodiments the gene is a sucrose utilization gene, and further disclosed are methods of manufacturing triglyceride oils using sugar cane or sugar beets as a feedstock in a heterotrophic fermentation. In other embodiments the feedstock is depolymerized cellulosic material. Also disclosed are cells that produce medium chain fatty acids at levels not produced in non-recombinant cells of the same species and genus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, Karen Espina, George Rudenko, Penelope Chua
  • Junction cover for photovoltaic panel modules
    Patent number: 8946539
    Abstract: A junction cover for a photovoltaic (PV) panel module system that includes a PV panel mounting structure, a rail, a PV module with a junction box and wiring extending between the rail and the junction box. The junction cover encloses the wiring and includes a base section, a nose section and a pair of feet. The base section includes a plate with first and second side walls extending downwardly therefrom to first and second edges to define an interior with an interior surface. The nose section extends from the base section to an open end and has a top wall, two sides formed by the side walls of the base section and an open side. The feet are located on either side of the open end of the nose section and extend therefrom. The feet engage the rail to secure the junction cover in place to enclose the junction box and wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Clean Energy Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Stephen Klinga, Scott Franklin
  • Tailored oils
    Patent number: 8945908
    Abstract: Recombinant DNA techniques are used to produce oleaginous recombinant cells that produce triglyceride oils having desired fatty acid profiles and regiospecific or stereospecific profiles. Genes manipulated include those encoding stearoyl-ACP desturase, delta 12 fatty acid desaturase, acyl-ACP thioesterase, ketoacyl-ACP synthase, and lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase. The oil produced can have enhanced oxidative or thermal stability, or can be useful as a frying oil, shortening, roll-in shortening, tempering fat, cocoa butter replacement, as a lubricant, or as a feedstock for various chemical processes. The fatty acid profile can be enriched in midchain profiles or the oil can be enriched in triglycerides of the saturated-unsaturated-saturated type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, George Rudenko, Riyaz Bhat, Xinhua Zhao, Risha Bond, Walter Rakitsky, Alejandro Marangoni, Diza Braksmayer
  • Microalgal polysaccharide compositions
    Patent number: 8927522
    Abstract: Provided herein are microalgal polysaccharide compositions and. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel microalgal compositions useful for improving the health and appearance of skin. The invention also includes insoluble polysaccharide particles for application to human skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Coragliotti, Scott Franklin, Anthony G. Day, Stephen M. Decker
  • Tailored Oils
    Publication number: 20140377847
    Abstract: Recombinant DNA techniques are used to produce oleaginous recombinant cells that produce triglyceride oils having desired fatty acid profiles and regiospecific or stereospecific profiles. Genes manipulated include those encoding stearoyl-ACP desturase, delta 12 fatty acid desaturase, acyl-ACP thioesterase, ketoacyl-ACP synthase, and lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase. The oil produced can have enhanced oxidative or thermal stability, or can be useful as a frying oil, shortening, roll-in shortening, tempering fat, cocoa butter replacement, as a lubricant, or as a feedstock for various chemical processes. The fatty acid profile can be enriched in midchain profiles or the oil can be enriched in triglycerides of the saturated-unsaturated-saturated type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: SCOTT FRANKLIN, ARAVIND SOMANCHI, GEORGE RUDENKO, RIYAZ BHAT, XINHUA ZHAO, RISHA BOND, WALTER RAKITSKY, ALEJANDRO MARANGONI, DIZA BRAKSMAYER
  • Production of oil in microorganisms
    Patent number: 8889401
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of cultivating oil-bearing microbes using cellulosic material. Also provided are microorganisms containing one or more exogenous genes that facilitate the use of cellulosic materials as a feedstock. Also provided are microorganisms and methods for manufacturing non-alcohol-based fuels and fuel feedstocks through a process of converting cellulosic materials into oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
  • Chlorella species containing exogenous genes
    Patent number: 8889402
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of cultivating oil-bearing microbes using xylose alone or in combination with other depolymerized cellulosic material. Also provided are microorganisms comprising an exogenous gene encoding a polysaccharide degrading enzyme, such as a cellulase, a hemicellulase, a pectinase, or a driselase. Some methods of microbial fermentation are provided that comprise the use of xylose and depolymerized cellulosic materials for the production of oil-bearing microorgansims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Trimbur, Chung-Soon Im, Harrison F. Dillon, Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin, Anna Coragliotti
  • Modified Lipids Produced from Oil-Bearing Microbial Biomass and Oils
    Publication number: 20140336100
    Abstract: Chemically modified lipids and methods for their preparation are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony G. Day, Geoffrey Brooks, Scott Franklin
  • Tailored Oils Produced from Recombinant Heterotrophic Microorganisms
    Publication number: 20140315267
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the production of oil, fuels, oleochemicals, and other compounds in recombinant microorganisms are provided, including oil-bearing microorganisms and methods of low cost cultivation of such microorganisms. Microalgal cells containing exogenous genes encoding, for example, a lipase, a sucrose transporter, a sucrose invertase, a fructokinase, a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, a keto acyl-ACP synthase enzyme, a fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase, a fatty acyl-CoA/aldehyde reductase, a fatty acyl-CoA reductase, a fatty aldehyde reductase, a fatty aldehyde decarbonylase, and/or an acyl carrier protein are useful in manufacturing transportation fuels such as renewable diesel, biodiesel, and renewable jet fuel, as well as oleochemicals such as functional fluids, surfactants, soaps and lubricants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Aravind Somanchi, Janice Wee, George Rudenko, Jeffrey L. Moseley, Walt Rakitsky
  • Hydroprocessing Microalgal Oils
    Publication number: 20140305031
    Abstract: Fuels and other valuable compositions and compounds can be made from oil extracted from microbial biomass and from oil-bearing microbial biomass via hydroprocessing and/or other chemical treatments, including the alkaline hydrolysis of glycerolipids and fatty acid esters to fatty acid salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony G. Day, Scott Franklin
  • DIGITAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSCRIPTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140304790
    Abstract: Digital content distribution systems and methods are provided for distributing for digital data files, such as digital audio and video data files. In accordance with one implementation, a token-based authentication system is provided that does not require knowledge of the individual user requesting the download of digital content data or real-time access to user account information. Instead, the token-based authentication system embeds the authentication information, or token, in the download request information itself. In this way, the download or content server authenticates the download request using the token contained in the download request information and therefore does not require any additional information to carry out this authentication, such as access to user account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: AOL, Inc.
    Inventors: Depeng BI, Stephen Christopher GLADWIN, Troy Steven DENKINGER, Timothy Scott FRANKLIN, Bart Richard CILFONE, Anne Marie WALSH, Jeffrey Jonathan SPURGAT