Patents by Inventor Yaowei Kang

Yaowei Kang 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).

  • Bacillus Isolates and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20230227770
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated Bacillus strains, as well as compositions comprising one or more of the isolated strains and methods of using the isolated strains and compositions to enhance crop growth/yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: Novozymes BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Leah Blasiak, William Nathan Cude, Yaowei Kang, Timothy Liburn, Kate Brandon Sutton, Jonathon Pham
  • Bacillus isolates and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11618879
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated Bacillus strains, as well as compositions comprising one or more of the isolated strains and methods of using the isolated strains and compositions to enhance crop growth/yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Leah Blasiak, William Nathan Cude, Yaowei Kang, Timothy Liburn, Kate Brandon Sutton, Jonathan Pham
  • STABLE INOCULANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20220380620
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Stable inoculant compositions and methods for producing same
    Patent number: 11472981
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Stable Inoculant Compositions and Methods for Producing Same
    Publication number: 20210037831
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Stable inoculant compositions and methods for producing same
    Patent number: 10820594
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • BACILLUS ISOLATES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200000098
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated Bacillus strains, as well as compositions comprising one or more of the isolated strains and methods of using the isolated strains and compositions to enhance crop growth/yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Leah Blasiak, William Nathan Cude, Yaowei Kang, Timothy Liburn, Kate Brandon Sutton, Jonathan Pham
  • LYSINIBACILLUS ISOLATES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190345572
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated Lysinibacillus strains, as well as compositions comprising one or more of the isolated strains and and methods of using the isolated strains and compositions to enhance crop growth/yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Leah Blasiak, William Nathan Cude, Yaowei Kang, Timothy Liburn, Kate Brandon Sutton, Jonathan Pham
  • Increased Efficiency and Diversity of Microbes Cultured from Environmental Samples
    Publication number: 20190330588
    Abstract: Methods for isolating microbes from environmental samples using growth medium containing humic acid and related substances are described. In one example, the isolated microbes have not been cultured previously or were not previously known. The microbes isolated using humic acid can subsequently be cultured on media that does not contain humic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Jessica Smith
  • BACILLUS AND LIPOCHITOOLIGOSACCHARIDE FOR IMPROVING PLANT GROWTH
    Publication number: 20190133124
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for improving plant growth. In one example, the compositions contain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria and at least one lipochitooligosaccharide (LCO), and may be applied to plant or seed to improve growth and/or yield. In one example, the improvement in plant growth is more than additive as compared to application of either the bacteria or LCO alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Cassandra Marin, Ahsan Habib, Yaowei Kang
  • Stable Inoculant Compositions and Methods for Producing Same
    Publication number: 20190029262
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides stable inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microorganisms in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, the microorganisms in an inoculant compositions are stabilized by the presence of one or more maltodextrins having a dextrose equivalent value of about 15 to about 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • Stable Inoculant Compositions and Methods for Producing Same
    Publication number: 20180279624
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Kenneth Edmund Kellar, Yaowei Kang, Claire Pelligra, Emily Barnett, Caitlin Burklew, Anna Wysinski, Jarrod E. Leland, Ben Doughan, Michael Harrison Fethe, Ashley Delanie Trahan, David Greenshields, Kristi Woods
  • COMPETITIVE AND EFFECTIVE BACTERIAL STRAINS
    Publication number: 20180237354
    Abstract: According to the present invention new isolates of bacterial strains have been shown to possess unique properties. These bacterial strains are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), posses an enhanced competitive advantage at colonizing leguminous plants, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth. Further still, the present invention discloses a novel method for screening and selecting bacterial strains having the aforementioned beneficial characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Kristi Woods
  • FACILITATING PLANT GROWTH WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY-TOLERANT RHIZOBIA
    Publication number: 20180228163
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for using rhizobial bacteria that are at least partially tolerant to multiple adverse environmental conditions to stimulate growth of plants grown under conditions that are not optimal for plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Jessica Smith, Claire Pelligra, Dougley McCallister, Kristi Woods
  • Competitive and effective bacterial strains
    Patent number: 9975816
    Abstract: According to the present invention new isolates of bacterial strains have been shown to possess unique properties. These bacterial strains are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), posses an enhanced competitive advantage at colonizing leguminous plants, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth. Further still, the present invention discloses a novel method for screening and selecting bacterial strains having the aforementioned beneficial characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Kristi Woods
  • Bradyrhizobium strains
    Patent number: 9700057
    Abstract: According to the present invention new isolates of Bradyrhizobium japonicum have been isolated and possess unique properties. These Bradyrhizobia are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), possess superior tolerance/resistance to desiccation, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Anh Tran, Shawn Semones
  • Competitive and effective bacterial strains
    Patent number: 9586870
    Abstract: According to the present invention new isolates of bacterial strains have been shown to possess unique properties. These bacterial strains are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), posses an enhanced competitive advantage at colonizing leguminous plants, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth. Further still, the present invention discloses a novel method for screening and selecting bacterial strains having the aforementioned beneficial characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Kristi Woods
  • COMPETITIVE AND EFFECTIVE BACTERIAL STRAINS
    Publication number: 20160374349
    Abstract: According to the present invention new isolates of bacterial strains have been shown to possess unique properties. These bacterial strains are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), posses an enhanced competitive advantage at colonizing leguminous plants, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth. Further still, the present invention discloses a novel method for screening and selecting bacterial strains having the aforementioned beneficial characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Kristi Woods
  • COMPETITIVE AND EFFECTIVE BACTERIAL STRAINS
    Publication number: 20150239789
    Abstract: According to the present invention new isolates of bacterial strains have been shown to possess unique properties. These bacterial strains are plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium (PGPR), posses an enhanced competitive advantage at colonizing leguminous plants, and enhance the overall performance of leguminous plant growth. Further still, the present invention discloses a novel method for screening and selecting bacterial strains having the aforementioned beneficial characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Kristi Woods
  • Bacillus Subtilis Strain
    Publication number: 20150164087
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of an aqueous mixture of an odor neutralizer component, an enhancer component for microbial activity, and a microbial component. This composition and methods of use are designed to provide short- and long-term odor control effects and is environmentally friendly and economical for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Yaowei Kang