Patents by Inventor Yong-Su Jin

Yong-Su Jin 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: 10570467
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides genetically engineered microorganisms for tagatose production comprising one or more heterologous polynucleotides encoding polypeptides selected from cellodextrin transporter (Cdt-1), intracellular ?-glucosidase (Gh1-1), xylose reductase (XR), galactitol 2-dehydrogenase (Gdh) and an AraA polypeptide, wherein any biological activity of endogenous Gal1 is attenuated or eliminated. Also provided are genetically engineered microorganism for psicose production comprising one or more heterologous polynucleotides encoding polypeptides selected from alpha-glucoside permease (Agt1) and psicose epimerase (Dpe), wherein any biological activity of endogenous sucrose invertase (Suc2), hexose kinase 1 (Hxk1), hexose kinase 2 (Hxk2), or combinations thereof are attenuated or eliminated. Methods of converting lactose to tagatose and sucrose to psicose is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, ZIMITECH
    Inventors: Yong-Su Jin, Jingjing Liu, Kulika Chomvong, Jamie H. D. Cate, Guochang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190113796
    Abstract: A display device includes a light guide plate; a light source facing a first side surface of the light guide plate; a display panel located on the light guide plate; and a coupling member located between the light guide plate and the display panel to couple the light guide plate with the display panel. The coupling member includes a first light transmission blocking tape having a first portion along an edge portion of an upper surface of the light guide plate and a second portion extending from the first portion and coupled to a side surface other than the first side surface of the light guide plate, and a coupling tape located on the first portion of the first light transmission blocking tape and coupled to the first light transmission blocking tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Yong Su Jin, Gi Young Kang, Ji Sang Seo
  • Publication number: 20180298413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for production of 2?Fucosyllactose by a microbial system comprising a ?-1,2 fucosyltransferase (FucT2) polynucleotide and a Guanosine 5?-diphospho-?-L-fucose (GDP-L-fucose) synthesis pathway using lactose as a substrate. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the microbial system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Won-Heong Lee, Panchalee Pathanibul, Josh Quarterman, Michael J. Miller, Yong-Su Jin, Jin-Ho Seo
  • Patent number: 9944965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for production of 2?Fucosyllactose by a microbial system comprising a ?-1,2 fucosyltransferase (FucT2) polynucleotide and a Guanosine 5?-diphospho-?-L-fucose (GDP-L-fucose) synthesis pathway using lactose as a substrate. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the microbial system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Won-Heong Lee, Panchalee Pathanibul, Josh Quarterman, Michael J. Miller, Yong-Su Jin, Jin-Ho Seo
  • Publication number: 20170152538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for production of 2?Fucosyllactose by a microbial system comprising a ?-1,2 fucosyltransferase (FucT2) polynucleotide and a Guanosine 5?-diphospho-?-L-fucose (GDP-L-fucose) synthesis pathway using lactose as a substrate. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the microbial system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Won-Heong Lee, Panchalee Pathanibul, Josh Quarterman, Michael J. Miller, Yong-Su Jin, Jin-Ho Seo
  • Patent number: 9557590
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a light source part which generates and provides a light to the display panel, and a receiving container. The receiving container includes a bottom portion under the light source part, and a sidewall extending from the bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a first strength portion and a second strength portion. The first strength portion and the second strength portion have different strengths from each other and are continuously connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joo-Hyuk Park, Yong-Su Jin
  • Publication number: 20150299755
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: N. Louise GLASS, Chaoguang TIAN, William T. BEESON, IV, Huimin ZHAO, Jing DU, Jin Ho CHOI, James H. DOUDNA CATE, Jonathan M. GALAZKA, Suk-Jin HA, Yong-Su JIN, Soo Rin KIM, Sijin LI, Xiaomin YANG
  • Publication number: 20150253599
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel, a light source part which generates and provides a light to the display panel, and a receiving container. The receiving container includes a bottom portion under the light source part, and a sidewall extending from the bottom portion. The bottom portion includes a first strength portion and a second strength portion. The first strength portion and the second strength portion have different strengths from each other and are continuously connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Joo-Hyuk PARK, Yong-Su JIN
  • Patent number: 9012177
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: N. Louise Glass, Chaoguang Tian, William T. Beeson, IV, Huimin Zhao, Jing Du, Jin Ho Choi, James H. Doudna Cate, Jonathan M. Galazka, Suk-Jin Ha, Yong-Su Jin, Soo Rin Kim, Sijin Li, Xiaomin Yang
  • Publication number: 20150010985
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: N. Louise GLASS, Chaoguang TIAN, William T. BEESON, IV, Huimin ZHAO, Jing DU, Jin Ho CHOI, James H. DOUDNA CATE, Jonathan M. GALAZKA, Suk-Jin HA, Yong-Su JIN, Soo Rin KIM, Sijin LI, Xiaomin YANG
  • Publication number: 20140342418
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant xylose reductase, a recombinant cellodextrin transporter, a recombinant intracellular ?-glucosidase, and lacking xylitol dehydrogenase and xylulokinase, and to methods of using such cells for producing xylitol from cellulosic biomass containing cellodextrin and xylose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Yong-Su Jin, Suk-Jin Ha, Eun Joong Oh, Soo Rin Kim, Won Heong Lee, James H. Doudna Cate, Jonathan M. Galazka
  • Patent number: 8765410
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: N. Louise Glass, Chaoguang Tian, William T. Beeson, IV, Huimin Zhao, Jing Du, Jin Ho Choi, James H. Doudna Cate, Jonathan M. Galazka, Suk-Jin Ha, Yong-Su Jin, Soo Rin Kim, Sijin Li, Xiaomin Yang
  • Patent number: 8748140
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to the fermentation of xylose. Host cells having recombinant polynucleotides encoding one or more of aldose reductases, xylitol dehydrogenases, and xylulokinase are provided herein. Host cells having reduced expression of PHO13 are also provided herein. Also provided herein are uses of host cells provided herein, and methods relating to the use of xylose-containing materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Yong-Su Jin, Soo Rin Kim, Suk-Jin Ha
  • Publication number: 20140154751
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the fermentation of cellodextrins and ?-D-glucose. Host cells and recombinant polypeptides having glucose mutarotase activity are provided. Additionally, methods for improving cell growth, production of chemicals, and consumption of cellodextrins and ?-D-glucose during fermentation of mixtures containing cellodextrins and ?-D-glucose are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicants: The Regents of the Univeristy of California, The Board of Trustee of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: James H. Doudna Cate, William T. Beeson, IV, Jonathan M. Galazka, Huimin Zhao, Sijin Li, Yong-Su Jin, Suk-Jin Ha
  • Patent number: 8722388
    Abstract: Provided herein are a recombinant vector and microorganism including the isolated SNR84 gene, and a method of increasing volumetric productivity of biofuel from a galactose-containing carbon source using the isolated SNR84 gene, the recombinant vector or the recombinant microorganism. Also disclosed herein is a method of screening yeast for genes associated with increased galactose catabolism when the genes are overexpressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Jo Yu, Jae Chan Park, Hyun Min Koo, Yong Su Jin, Ki Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20140057323
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing two or more of a recombinant cellodextrin transporter, a recombinant cellodextrin phosphorylase, a recombinant ?-glucosidase, a recombinant phosphoglucomutase, or a recombinant hexokinase; and to methods of using such cells for degrading cellodextrin, for producing hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives from cellodextrin, and for reducing ATP consumption during glucose utilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicants: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: James H. Doudna Cate, Yong-Su Jin, Jonathan M. Galazka, Suk-Jin Ha
  • Publication number: 20130316437
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, BP Corporation North America Inc., The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: N. Louise GLASS, Chaoguang Tian, William T. Beeson, Huimin Zhao, Jing Du, Jin Ho Choi, James H. Doudna Cate, Jonathan M. Galazka, Suk-Jin Ha, Yong-Su Jin, Soo Rin Kim, Sijin Li, Xiaomin Yang
  • Patent number: 8431360
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: N. Louise Glass, Chaoguang Tian, William T. Beeson, IV, Huimin Zhao, Jing Du, Jin Ho Choi, James H. Doudna Cate, Jonathan M. Galazka, Suk-Jin Ha, Yong-Su Jin, Soo Rin Kim, Sijin Li, Xiaomin Yang
  • Publication number: 20110020910
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, British Petroleum Technology Ventures, Inc.
    Inventors: N.Louise C. GLASS, Chaoguang Tian, William T. Beeson, IV, Huimin Zhao, Jing Du, Jin Ho Choi, James H. Doudna Cate, Jonathan M. Galazka, Suk Jin Ha, Yong-Su Jin, Soo Rin Kim, Sijin Li, Xiaomin Yang
  • Patent number: 7741070
    Abstract: The present invention provides engineered cells and methods for utilizing same. Methods of enhanced carotenoid synthesis utilizing cells genetically disrupted for a yjiD, hnr or yjfP gene, or further disrupted for a gdhA, gpmB, aceE, ppc, talB or fdhF gene, or any combination thereof, or cells inhibited for their expression, activity or function are disclosed. Additionally, methods of enhanced carotenoid synthesis utilizing cells genetically disrupted for gdhA, aceE, fdhF, yjiD, hnr or yjfP gene expression or any combination thereof and ackA, appY, aspC, clp, clpP, clpXP, crcB, csdA, cyaA, evgS, fdhA, fdhD, feoB, funA, glnE, glxR, gntK, hycI, lipB, lysU, modA, moeA, nadA, nuoC, nuoK, pflB, pitA, pst, pstC, pta, p-yjiD, sohA, stpA, yagR, yaiD, ybaS, ycfZ, ydeN, yebB, yedN, yfcC, ygjP, yibD, yjfP, yjhH, or yliE gene expression, or a combination thereof or cells inhibited for their expression, activity or function are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Gregory Stephanopoulos, Hal S. Alper, Yong-Su Jin