Patents by Inventor Shane Brubaker

Shane Brubaker 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).

  • COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEM AND ALGORITHM FOR SELECTING NUTRITIONAL MICROORGANISMS BASED ON IN SILICO PROTEIN QUALITY DETERMINATION
    Publication number: 20230281444
    Abstract: Provided are in silico methods for utilizing an algorithm and machine learning model to compute a protein nutritional quality score for an organism from the organism's genome and to select an organism as a source of protein based on a computed protein nutritional quality score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Shane Brubaker, Monica Bhatia, Keith McCall, Baljit Singh Ghotra
  • Production Of Fatty Acids And Derivatives Thereof
    Publication number: 20210171987
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Jay D. KEASLING, Zhihao HU, Chris SOMERVILLE, George CHURCH, David BERRY, Lisa C. FRIEDMAN, Andreas SCHIRMER, Shane BRUBAKER, Stephen B. DEL CARDAYRE
  • Production of fatty acids and derivatives thereof
    Patent number: 10844406
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Genomatica, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay D. Keasling, Zhihao Hu, Chris Somerville, George Church, David Berry, Lisa C. Friedman, Andreas Schirmer, Shane Brubaker, Stephen B. Del Cardayre
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING FATTY ALCOHOLS AND FATTY ALDEHYDES
    Publication number: 20180080053
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing hydrocarbons such as aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes are described herein. Certain hydrocarbons can be used in biofuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas W. Schirmer, Mathew A. Rude, Shane Brubaker
  • PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170275651
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Jay D. Keasling, Zhihao Hu, Chris Somerville, George Church, David Berry, Lisa C. Friedman, Andreas Schirmer, Shane Brubaker, Stephen B. DEL CARDAYRE
  • Methods and compositions for producing fatty alcohols or fatty aldehydes
    Patent number: 9670512
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing hydrocarbons such as aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes are described herein. Certain hydrocarbons can be used in biofuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: REG LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Andreas W. Schirmer, Mathew A. Rude, Shane Brubaker
  • Genetically engineered microbial strains including prototheca lipid pathway genes
    Patent number: 9649368
    Abstract: Genetically engineered microbial, e.g., Prototheca, cells provide microbial oil useful as a food additive and a source of renewable fuels and industrial chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: TERRAVIA HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Shane Brubaker, George N. Rudenko, Jeffrey L. Moseley, Xinhua Zhao, Tina T. Huynh, Riyaz Bhat, Matthew Shoa-Azar, Trung H. Nguyen, Karen Espina, Aravind Somanchi
  • Production of fatty acids and derivatives thereof
    Patent number: 9598706
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: REG LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Jay D. Keasling, Zhihao Hu, Chris Somerville, George Church, David Berry, Lisa C. Friedman, Andreas Schirmer, Shane Brubaker, Stephen B. Del Cardayre
  • Genetically engineered microbial strains including lipid pathway genes
    Patent number: 9518277
    Abstract: Genetically engineered microbial, e.g., Chlorella protothecoides, cells producing microbial oils are useful as a food additive and a source of renewable fuels and industrial chemicals. Lipid biosynthesis genes for Auxenochlorella protethecoides are disclosed that are useful for increasing lipid production and altering fatty acid and triacylglycerol profiles in recombinant microrganisms including cells of the genus Auxenochlorella or Prototheca.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: TerraVia Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Shane Brubaker, George N. Rudenko, Riyaz Bhat, Matthew Shoa-Azar, Aravind Somanchi, Aren Ewing
  • GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICROBIAL STRAINS INCLUDING PROTOTHECA LIPID PATHWAY GENES
    Publication number: 20160289695
    Abstract: Genetically engineered microbial, e.g., Prototheca, cells provide microbial oil useful as a food additive and a source of renewable fuels and industrial chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Scott FRANKLIN, Shane BRUBAKER, George N. RUDENKO, Jeffrey L. MOSELEY, Xinhua ZHAO, Tina T. HUYNH, Riyaz BHAT, Matthew SHOA-AZAR, Trung H. NGUYEN, Karen ESPINA, Aravind SOMANCHI
  • Genetically engineered microbial strains including lipid pathway genes
    Patent number: 9328351
    Abstract: Genetically engineered microbial, e.g., Prototheca, cells provide microbial oil useful as a food additive and a source of renewable fuels and industrial chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: SOLAZYME, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Shane Brubaker, George N. Rudenko, Jeffrey L. Moseley, Xinhua Zhao, Tina T. Huynh, Riyaz Bhat, Matthew Shoa-Azar, Trung H. Nguyen, Karen Espina, Aravind Somanchi
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING FATTY ALCOHOLS OR FATTY ALDEHYDES
    Publication number: 20150315617
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing hydrocarbons such as aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes are described herein. Certain hydrocarbons can be used in biofuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: ANDREAS W. SCHIRMER, MATHEW A. RUDE, SHANE BRUBAKER
  • GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICROBIAL STRAINS INCLUDING CHLORELLA PROTOTHECOIDES LIPID PATHWAY GENES
    Publication number: 20140178950
    Abstract: Genetically engineered microbial, e.g., Chlorella protothecoides, cells producing microbial oils are useful as a food additive and a source of renewable fuels and industrial chemicals. Lipid biosynthesis genes for Auxenochlorella protethecoides are disclosed that are useful for increasing lipid production and altering fatty acid and triacylglycerol profiles in recombinant microrganisms including cells of the genus Auxenochlorella or Prototheca.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Franklin, Shane Brubaker, George N. Rudenko, Riyaz Bhat, Matthew Shoa-Azar, Aravind Somanchi, Aren Ewing
  • PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130245339
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Jay D. KEASLING, Zhihao HU, Chris SOMERVILLE, George CHURCH, David BERRY, Lisa FRIEDMAN, Andreas SCHIRMER, Shane BRUBAKER, Stephen B. DEL CARDAYRE
  • Modified microorganisms and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8535916
    Abstract: The invention provides a genetically modified microorganism that acquires the ability to consume a renewable feedstock (such as cellulose) and produce products. This organism can be used to ferment cellulose, one of the most abundant renewable resources available, and produce products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: LS9, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Del Cardayre, Shane Brubaker, Jay D. Keasling
  • Methods and compositions for producing hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 8323924
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes are described herein. The aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes can be used in biofuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: LS9, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Schirmer, Mathew Rude, Shane Brubaker
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING FATTY ALCOHOLS AND FATTY ALDEHYDES
    Publication number: 20120282663
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing hydrocarbons such as aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes are described herein. Certain hydrocarbons can be used in biofuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: LS9, INC.
    Inventors: Andreas Schirmer, Mathew Rude, Shane Brubaker
  • Method for producing a fatty alcohol or fatty aldehyde
    Patent number: 8268599
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing hydrocarbons such as aldehydes, alkanes, and alkenes are described herein. Certain hydrocarbons can be used in biofuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: LS9, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Schirmer, Mathew Rude, Shane Brubaker
  • PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS & DERIVATIVES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120142979
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for production of fatty alcohols using recombinant microorganisms are provided as well as fatty alcohol compositions produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: LS9, INC.
    Inventors: Jay D. KEASLING, Zhihao Hu, Chris Somerville, George Church, David Berry, Lisa Friedman, Andreas Schirmer, Shane Brubaker, Stephen B. Del Cardayre
  • MODIFIED MICROORGANISM USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20110097769
    Abstract: The invention provides a genetically modified microorganism that acquires the ability to consume a renewable feedstock (such as cellulose) and produce products. This organism can be used to ferment cellulose, one of the most abundant renewable resources available, and produce products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen B. Del Cardayre, Shane Brubaker, Jay D. Keasling