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).

  • Patent number: 8999698
    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 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Jessica Smith, Shawn Semones, Kristi Woods
  • Publication number: 20150072861
    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: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Anh Tran, Shawn Semones
  • Patent number: 8921089
    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: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Novozymes BioAg A/S
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Anh Tran, Shawn Semones
  • Publication number: 20140342904
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing plant growth, comprising a) treating plant seed with an effective amount of at least one phosphate solubilizing microorganism that may include a strain of the fungus Penicillium, and b) treating the seed or plant that geminates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one lipo chitooligosaccharide (LCO) and/or at least one chitoogliosaccharide (CO), wherein upon harvesting the plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated plants or plants harvested from untreated seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Frodyma, Shawn Semones, R. Stewart Smith, Yaowei Kang
  • Publication number: 20140121100
    Abstract: Described herein are seed treatment compositions comprising one or more glutathiones for enhancing plant growth and methods thereof. Further described are seeds coated with the seed treatment compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOAG A/S
    Inventors: Ahsan Habib, Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Laura Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20140087944
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising one or more gluconolactones for enhancing plant growth and methods for treating plants, plant parts, or soils with one or more gluconolactones for enhancing plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ahsan Habib, Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Laura Blankenship
  • Publication number: 20120252672
    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 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: NOVOZYMES BIOLOGICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Jessica Smith, Shawn Semones, Kristi Woods
  • Patent number: 8236549
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria that hyperproduces amylase enzyme and protease enzyme. The strain is also suitable for producing lipase for the degradation of oleaginous materials such as fats, greases and cooking oils. The strain also has excellent fungicidal and/or fungistatic qualities. The strain of the present disclosure and the enzymes produced thereby have a number of applications, including agricultural uses, laundry and dish detergents, drain cleaners and spot removers, and among other things, baking applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Michael Frodyma
  • Publication number: 20110274673
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens bacteria that hyperproduces amylase enzyme and protease enzyme. The strain is also suitable for producing lipase for the degradation of oleaginous materials such as fats, greases and cooking oils. The strain also has excellent fungicidal and/or fungistatic qualities. The strain of the present disclosure and the enzymes produced thereby have a number of applications, including agricultural uses, laundry and dish detergents, drain cleaners and spot removers, and among other things, baking applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jessica Smith, Michael Frodyma
  • Patent number: 7989393
    Abstract: Methods of treating and/or controlling algae including contacting algae with an effective amount of one or more thaxtomins are disclosed. One or more thaxtomins are applied to algae contaminated environments in a predetermined amount effective in controlling, reducing and/or killing algae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Novosymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jonathan Leder, Anh Tran
  • Publication number: 20090318292
    Abstract: The composition of the invention comprises an aqueous mixture of an odor neutralizer component, an enhancer component for microbial activity, and a microbial component. This composition is designed to provide short- and long-term odor control effects and is environmentally friendly and economical for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventor: Yaowei Kang
  • Publication number: 20080248956
    Abstract: Methods of treating and/or controlling algae including contacting algae with an effective amount of one or more thaxtomins are disclosed. One or more thaxtomins are applied to algae contaminated environments in a predetermined amount effective in controlling, reducing and/or killing algae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yaowei Kang, Shawn Semones, Jonathan Leder, Anh Tran