Patents by Inventor Trevor R. Simmons

Trevor R. Simmons 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).

  • CELLS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING METHYL KETONES
    Publication number: 20230183759
    Abstract: Recombinant cells and methods for producing methyl ketones, such as medium-chain methyl ketones. The recombinant cells include recombinant acyl-ACP thioesterase genes, recombinant ?-ketoacyl-CoA thioesterase genes, and recombinant acyl-CoA synthetase genes, in addition to other modifications. The methods include culturing the recombinant cells to produce the methyl ketones and isolating the produced methyl ketones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brian F. Pfleger, Qiang Yan, Trevor R. Simmons, Nestor Hernandez-Lozada