Patents by Inventor Wayne Riekhof

Wayne Riekhof 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING OIL PRODUCTION AND SECRETION
    Publication number: 20140030771
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods related to the production of fatty acids, such as triglycerides with genetically engineered cells, such as algae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Richard C. Yu, Ian Burbulis, Wayne Riekhof, Carlos Gustavo Pesce, Leandro Vetcher
  • Compositions and methods for the production of betaine lipids
    Patent number: 7241935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of Betaine lipids. The methods of the present invention comprise the expression of recombinant enzymes (e.g. from Rhodobacter sphaeroides) in host cells (e.g. bacteria, yeast, and plants) to produce Betaine lipid compounds including, but not limited to, Diacylglyceryl-O-4?-(N,N,N,-trimethyl) homoserine (DGTS). The methods and compositions of the present invention may be utilized such that the amount of phosphate containing fertilizer required for the growth of a particular plant is decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees Operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Christoph Benning, Wayne Riekhof
  • Compositions and methods for the production of betaine lipids
    Patent number: 7169597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of Betaine lipids. The methods of the present invention comprise the expression of recombinant enzymes (e.g. from Rhodobacter sphaeroides) in host cells (e.g. bacteria, yeast, and plants) to produce Betaine lipid compounds including, but not limited to, Diacylglyceryl-O-4?-(N,N,N,-trimethyl) homoserine (DGTS). The methods and compositions of the present invention may be utilized such that the amount of phosphate containing fertilizer required for the growth of a particular plant is decreased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Michigan State University
    Inventors: Christoph Benning, Wayne Riekhof, Rouven Klug
  • Compositions and methods for the production of betaine lipids
    Publication number: 20040093639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of Betaine lipids. The methods of the present invention comprise the expression of recombinant enzymes (e.g. from Rhodobacter sphaeroides) in host cells (e.g. bacteria, yeast, and plants) to produce Betaine lipid compounds including, but not limited to, Diacylglyceryl-O-4′-(N,N,N,-trimethyl) homoserine (DGTS). The methods and compositions of the present invention may be utilized such that the amount of phosphate containing fertilizer required for the growth of a particular plant is decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Michigan State University
    Inventors: Christoph Benning, Wayne Riekhof
  • Compositions and methods for the production of betaine lipids
    Publication number: 20030074688
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of Betaine lipids. The methods of the present invention comprise the expression of recombinant enzymes (e.g. from Rhodobacter sphaeroides) in host cells (e.g. bacteria, yeast, and plants) to produce Betaine lipid compounds including, but not limited to, Diacylglyceryl-O-4′-(N,N,N,-trimethyl) homoserine (DGTS). The methods and compositions of the present invention may be utilized such that the amount of phosphate containing fertilizer required for the growth of a particular plant is decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Michigan State University
    Inventors: Christoph Benning, Wayne Riekhof, Rouven Klug