Patents Issued in September 12, 2017
  • Patent number: 9758722
    Abstract: The invention relates to Eu2+-activated phosphors, to a process of its preparation, the use of these phosphors in electronic and electro optical devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) and solar cells and especially to illumination units comprising said magnesium alumosilicate-based phosphors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Aleksander Zych, Ralf Petry, Holger Winkler, Christof Hampel, Andreas Benker, Thomas Juestel
  • Patent number: 9758723
    Abstract: To provide a novel up-conversion phosphor excellent in light-emitting properties, the up-conversion phosphor of the present invention is an up-conversion phosphor including, in a ZnMoO4-based matrix material thereof, Yb3+, at least one rare earth metal ion selected from the group consisting of Tm3+, Er3+ and Ho3+, and at least one monovalent metal ion selected from the group consisting of Li+, K+, Na+ and Rb+.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: GBRY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Hom Nath Luitel
  • Patent number: 9758724
    Abstract: Monodisperse particles having: a single pure crystalline phase of a rare earth-containing lattice, a uniform three-dimensional size, and a uniform polyhedral morphology are disclosed. Due to their uniform size and shape, the monodisperse particles self assemble into superlattices. The particles may be luminescent particles such as down-converting phosphor particles and up-converting phosphors. The monodisperse particles of the invention have a rare earth-containing lattice which in one embodiment may be an yttrium-containing lattice or in another may be a lanthanide-containing lattice. The monodisperse particles may have different optical properties based on their composition, their size, and/or their morphology (or shape).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignees: INTELLIGENT MATERIAL SOLUTIONS, INC., THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PHILADELPHIA
    Inventors: Joshua E. Collins, Howard Y. Bell, Xingchen Ye, Christopher Bruce Murray
  • Patent number: 9758725
    Abstract: There is provided a fluorescent material having a composition represented by the following Formula (1). (Sra,Bab,Eux,M11,M2e)SiOf·cMgO . . . Formula (1) (In the formula, M1 is at least one tertiary group element selected from Y and Tb; M2 is an alkali metal selected from Li, Na, and K; and 0<a<2, 0<b<2, 0?c<1, 0.001?d?0.06, 0?e?0.06, 0<x<0.1, and 3.7?f?4.1 are set.) Further, there is provided a light-emitting device including: the fluorescent material; and a light source irradiating the fluorescent material with excitation light to cause the fluorescent material to emit light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Ube Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin Amagai, Kouichi Fukuda
  • Patent number: 9758726
    Abstract: Provided are a liquid crystal cell and a use thereof. An exemplary liquid crystal cell can be implemented in a bistable mode switching between a haze mode and a non-haze mode even with low driving voltage. Such a liquid crystal cell can be applied to various optical modulation apparatus, such as a smart window, a window protection film, a flexible display element, an active retarder for a 3D visual display, and a viewing angle-controlling film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Eun Jung Lim, Jung Woon Kim, Dong Hyun Oh
  • Patent number: 9758727
    Abstract: The invention relates to bimesogenic compounds of formula I wherein R11, R12, MG11, MG12, X11, X12 and Sp1 have the meaning given in claim 1, to the use of bimesogenic compounds of formula I in liquid crystal media and particular to flexoelectric liquid crystal devices comprising a liquid crystal medium according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Kevin Adlem, Owain Llyr Parri, Rachel Tuffin, Patricia Eileen Saxton
  • Patent number: 9758728
    Abstract: A combined hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) and catalytic hydrothermal gasification (CHG) system and process are described that convert various biomass-containing sources into separable bio-oils and aqueous effluents that contain residual organics. Bio-oils may be converted to useful bio-based fuels and other chemical feedstocks. Residual organics in HTL aqueous effluents may be gasified and converted into medium-BTU product gases and directly used for process heating or to provide energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Douglas C. Elliott, Gary G. Neuenschwander, Todd R. Hart
  • Patent number: 9758729
    Abstract: The invention relates to continuous process for converting carbonaceous material contained in one or more feedstocks into a liquid hydrocarbon product, said feedstocks including the carbonaceous material being in a feed mixture including one or more fluids, said fluids including water and further liquid organic compounds at least partly produced by the process in a concentration of at least 1% by weight, where the process comprises converting at least part of the carbonaceous material by pressurizing the feed mixture to a pressure in the range 50-400 bar; heating the feed mixture to a temperature in the range 250-500° C., maintaining said pressurized and heated feed mixture in the desired pressure and temperature ranges in a reaction zone for a predefined time; cooling the feed mixture to a temperature in the range 25-200° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: STEEPER ENERGY APS
    Inventor: Steen Brummerstedt Iversen
  • Patent number: 9758730
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method to start up a Fischer-Tropsch process. A catalyst with a latent activity is used. The catalyst comprises titania, cobalt, promoter, and chlorine. The catalyst comprises more than 0.7 and less than 4 weight percent of the element chlorine, calculated on the total weight of the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Erwin Roderick Stobbe, Gerrit Leendert Bezemer, Peter John Van Den Brink, Alexander Petrus Van Bavel
  • Patent number: 9758731
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the conversion of phenolics into aromatic hydrocarbons. In more detail, the present invention refers to a process for the selective hydrodeoxygenation of phenolic feeds into aromatic hydrocarbons, such as benzene, toluene, alkylbenzenes and others. The selective catalytic hydrodeoxygenation is performed in absence of external supply of molecular hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: STUDIENGESELLSCHAFT KOHLE MBH
    Inventors: Roberto Rinaldi, Xingyu Wang
  • Patent number: 9758732
    Abstract: The removal of poisonous metalloids from crude oil is a method of removing naturally occurring arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), and bismuth (Bi) from crude oil before the crude oil is processed through a refinery. The removal of poisonous metalloids from crude oil entails forming an emulsion comprising the crude oil and an inorganic salt or mineral acid solution prepared by recirculation and agitation. The agitation of the emulsion causes arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), and bismuth (Bi) containing compounds to dissolve in the inorganic salt or mineral acid solution. The crude oil is separated from the inorganic salt or mineral acid solution by settling. The treated crude oil has a poisonous metalloid concentration of less than 1 ppm making it acceptable for oil refining operations. Optionally, any inorganic salt or mineral acid solution remaining in the crude oil after separation can be removed using a silica gel dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Anuj K Saha
  • Patent number: 9758733
    Abstract: An asphaltenes separation system comprising a flocculant feed system configured to add a flocculant to a production fluid to flocculate asphaltenes in the production fluid, and an asphaltenes separator configured to remove flocculated asphaltenes from the production fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Payman Esmaeili, Jason W. Lachance, Brendon L. Keinath
  • Patent number: 9758734
    Abstract: The hydroisomerization of a paraffinic hydrocarbon feedstock obtained from renewable sources is effectively achieved by passing the feedstock in the presence of hydrogen over a hydroisomerization catalyst comprising a crystalline metal silicate molecular sieve, in which a portion of the crystalline framework contains iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Ivan Petrovic, Ahmad Moini, Scott Hedrick, Martin Kraus
  • Patent number: 9758735
    Abstract: Volatile organic compounds are removed from crude oil by adding an amount of stabilization energy to crude oil upstream of, or directly into, a crude oil stock storage tank or by recovering and condensing vapors from tank vent gas. Produced gas may be recovered as NGL in one or more cooling stages. Produced gas, whether partially recovered or not, may be used as fuel for the heater treater, other combustion device or compressed into a pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: ASPEN ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
    Inventor: James M. Meyer
  • Patent number: 9758736
    Abstract: A system includes a first steam injector configured to mix a steam and a feedstock to form a heated feedstock. Additionally, first viscosity of the feedstock is greater than a second viscosity of the heated feedstock. The system also includes a feed system positioned upstream of the first steam injector and configured to supply the feedstock to the first steam injector. In addition, the system includes a steam system configured to supply the steam to the first steam injector. Furthermore, the system includes a gasifier coupled to the first steam injector and configured to receive the heated feedstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Luis Rogelio Granados
  • Patent number: 9758737
    Abstract: A method to generate dense, multi-cyclic diamondoid fuels from bio-derived sesquiterpenes. This process can be conducted with both heterogeneous and homogenous catalysts and produces the targeted isomers in high yield. The resulting multi-cyclic structures impart significantly higher densities and volumetric net heats of combustion while maintaining low viscosities which allow for use at low temperature/high altitude. Moreover, bio-derived sesquiterpenes can be produced from renewable biomass sources. Use of these fuels will decrease Navy dependence on fossil fuels and will also reduce net carbon emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Benjamin G. Harvey
  • Patent number: 9758738
    Abstract: A liquid fuel derived from processed biomass having extremely low water content and suitable for use in diesel engines or as an additive to petroleum based fuels, or which can be used as a petroleum or coal slurry substitute in those uses where a lower cost fuel have reduced emission is desired, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Permanente Corporation
    Inventors: Marc Seidner, Leo Seidner, Hanya Seidner
  • Patent number: 9758739
    Abstract: Cellulose and hemicellulose from biomass can be broken down to C6 and C5 sugars and further converted to corresponding sugar alcohols. It is now found that a new catalyst, MoS2, is active for the hydrogenation of sugar alcohols to hydrocarbons. Combining the technologies listed above allows us to convert the cellulose/hemicellulose to liquid hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Madhu Anand, Jianhua Yao, Edward L. Sughrue
  • Patent number: 9758740
    Abstract: A device for converting carbon dioxide in flue gas into natural gas using dump energy. The device includes a transformer and rectifier device, an electrolytic cell, a turbine, a carbon dioxide heater, a primary fixed bed reactor, a secondary fixed bed reactor, a natural gas condenser, and a process water line. An outlet of the transformer and rectifier device is connected to a power interface of the electrolytic cell, a gas-liquid outlet of a cathode of the electrolytic cell is connected to a gas-liquid inlet of a hydrogen separator, and a liquid outlet of the hydrogen separator is connected to a liquid reflux port of the cathode of the electrolytic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: WUHAN KAIDI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yanfeng Zhang, Yilong Chen, Zhilong Wang, Zhangjian Fang, Xingcai Zheng
  • Patent number: 9758741
    Abstract: The present invention is provided with: a first processing device main body (111) that processes carbonized coal (1) by means of processing gas (103) of which the oxygen concentration has been adjusted by blowers (113,115); a second processing device main body (121) that processes primary processed carbonized coal (2a), which results from being processed at the first processing device main body, by means of air (102) fed by a blower (122); a second-processing-gas state detection means that detects the state of the air used within the second processing device main body; and a control device (130) that, on the basis of information from the second-processing—gas state detection means, controls the blowers (113,115) in a manner so as to adjust the oxygen concentration in the processing gas when the state of the air has diverged from a predetermined state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Keiichi Nakagawa, Setsuo Omoto, Fumiaki Sato
  • Patent number: 9758742
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, for lubricating conveyor belt systems in food industries as well as a lubricant concentrate based on an O/W emulsion, in particular a PIT emulsion, of wax esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Küpper, Christina Kohlstedde, Michael Schneider
  • Patent number: 9758743
    Abstract: A lubricant composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity; an esterified copolymer with a backbone comprising units derived from (i) an ?-olefin monomer of at least about 6 carbon atoms and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in a mole ratio of 1:3 to 3:1; and a polymer comprising olefin monomer units of 3 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein at least 50 percent by weight of such units contain fewer than 6 carbon atoms and wherein less than 5 percent by weight of such units are ethylene monomer units; exhibits good power transfer efficiency and elastohydrodynamic film thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Knapton, William R. S. Barton, Brett Wessler, Mark R. Baker
  • Patent number: 9758744
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition of matter comprising at least 85% w/w of (Z)-5,9-dimethyldeca-3,8-dien-5-ol and at most 15% w/w of (E)-5,9-dimethyldeca-3,8-dien-5-ol, as well as the use as perfuming ingredient of said composition of matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Alexandre Huboux, Robert Moretti
  • Patent number: 9758745
    Abstract: In a process of making a liquid cleaning composition, adding a gel breaker upstream of an anionic surfactant addition in the recirculatory loop of a recirculatory batch processor mitigates the viscous hexagonal phase whilst providing maximum flexibility in formulating various ingredients in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Chong Gu, Vincenzo Guida, Geoffrey Marc Wise, Wei Dai, Bernie George Durham, Boon Ho Ng, Fang Hu
  • Patent number: 9758746
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cleansing composition for a pump foamer that not only has excellent foam quality and low-temperature stability, but can also be easily rinsed away with a small amount of water. A cleansing composition to be dispensed by a pump foamer of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (a) 2 to 5 mass % of an ionic surfactant; and (b) 20 to 60 mass % of a polyhydric alcohol comprising propylene glycol; wherein at least 90 mass % of the (a) ionic surfactant is accounted for by a higher fatty acid soap having 5 to 25 carbon atoms, and an amount of propylene glycol contained in the (b) polyhydric alcohol is less than 20 mass % with respect to the entire composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Takashi Meno
  • Patent number: 9758747
    Abstract: Liquid or gel-form detergents can be externally structured with a structuring system comprising crystallizable glyceride(s) emulsified with an alkanolamine-neutralized anionic surfactant. Crystallizable glyceride(s) of use include hydrogenated castor oil. The liquid or gel-form detergents may be packaged in unit dose form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Luc Marie Willy Lievens, Vincenzo Guida, Frederik Vandenberghe
  • Patent number: 9758748
    Abstract: Articles of manufacture, such as paper towels, that contain polymer particles, for example water-soluble polymer particles, for example water-soluble soil adsorbing polymer particles and processes for making same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Charles William Neal
  • Patent number: 9758749
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns short chain ?-sulfur carbonyl moieties capable of liberating an active molecule, such as a perfuming ?,?-unsaturated ketone or aldehyde. The present invention concerns also the use of said compounds in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Peter Fankhauser
  • Patent number: 9758750
    Abstract: A dishwashing composition which is a mixture of vinegar powder and lemon powder, or a mixture of vinegar powder, lemon powder and salt, for use in a dishwashing machine or for other cleaning purposes. The vinegar powder, lemon powder and, when present, salt can be mixed in any of a variety of proportions. The lemon powder, vinegar powder, and optional salt are non-toxic to humans and pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventors: George A. Gorra, Leila R. Gorra
  • Patent number: 9758751
    Abstract: Aqueous hard surface cleaner compositions useful for removing permanent ink are disclosed. The compositions comprise 75 to 99 wt. % of water; 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a monoterpene; 0.1 to 5 wt. % of a C10-C17 fatty acid derivative; and 0.1 to 5 wt. % of one or more surfactants. The fatty acid derivative is selected from N,N-dialkyl amides, N,N-dialkyl esteramines, and N,N-dialkyl amidoamines. Preferably, a base such as sodium carbonate or monoethanolamine is also included. The invention includes concentrates comprising the non-aqueous components recited above, as well as other applications for the cleaners and concentrates such as graffiti removers and permanent ink erasers. The combination of a monoterpene and certain fatty acid derivatives, especially fatty N,N-dialkyl amides, unexpectedly enables even dilute aqueous compositions to rapidly decolorize black permanent marker from hard, non-porous surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventors: Aaron Brown, Wilma Gorman, Ronald A. Masters
  • Patent number: 9758752
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method of producing an alcoholic beverage by fermentation having flavor and taste of passion fruit and grapefruit, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: providing a gas stream containing hydrogen sulfide, bubbling the gas stream containing hydrogen sulfide into a grape juice and/or grape juice derived fractions prior to yeast inoculation, and/or during fermentation. The alcoholic beverage obtainable by the method can be chosen from the group constituted by wines, beers and spirits. Most preferably, the alcoholic beverage is a Sauvignon Blanc wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: PERNOD RICARD
    Inventors: Audrey Joyce Dorsey, William James Marfell, Frank Benkwitz, Michael Johannes Harsch, Andrew Frost
  • Patent number: 9758753
    Abstract: In the beer-making process, the wort is treated with a processing aid which is a composite of Carrageenan and polyvinyl polypyrrolidone (PVPP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS LLC
    Inventors: Mustafa Rehmanji, Chandra Gopal, Andrew Mola
  • Patent number: 9758754
    Abstract: A cell separation and culture device having a porous substrate; and a patterned carbon powder layer having a plurality of hollow regions, formed on an upper surface of the porous substrate by a forming manner; wherein the thickness of the patterned carbon powder layer is 0.04-0.08 mm. The cell separation and culture device is able to separate, detect or culture cells with various size and shape. The cell separation and culture device of present invention also simplifies the process of cell separation, detection and culture; therefore, it is accomplished within a very short time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Da-Jeng Yao, Chih-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 9758755
    Abstract: A cell lysis workflow involving a cell suspension that is passed through a filter in a first flow direction from a first side of the filter toward a second side thereof. The filter captures a plurality of cells on the first side. A lysis solution is passed through the filter in a second flow direction opposite the first direction, thereby dislodging the plurality of cells captured on the filter, and resuspending the plurality of cells in the lysis solution on the first side of the filter. The lysis solution lyses the plurality of cells to produce a cellular lysate. The cellular lysate is passed through the filter in the first flow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Philip Martin
  • Patent number: 9758756
    Abstract: Methods of culturing microorganisms in combinations of phototrophic, mixotrophic, and heterotrophic culture conditions are disclosed. A culture of microorganisms may be transitioned between culture conditions over the life of a culture in various combinations, utilizing various conditions in a sequential manner to optimize the culture for growth or product accumulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Heliae Development LLC
    Inventors: Eneko Ganuza Taberna, Jason D Licamele, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Michael V Bellefeuille, Cameron Wyatt
  • Patent number: 9758757
    Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TERRAVIA HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
  • Patent number: 9758758
    Abstract: Described is an isolated strain of the fungus Colonostachys rosea termed BVT Cr-7 useful as a biological control agent for the treatment of plants. The isolated strain, formulations comprising said strain and/or spores derived from said strain may be applied to plants or plant materials in order to improve plant yield, to improve plant growth, or for the treatment or prevention of diseases or pathogens in the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Bee Vectoring Technology Inc.
    Inventors: John Sutton, Todd Gordon Mason
  • Patent number: 9758759
    Abstract: This invention provides an Amycolatopsis sp. strain (zhp06), and a method of using the whole cell preparation of the strain for vanillin production. The strain was deposited in China Center for Type Culture Collection on Jul. 26, 2011 with the number of CCTCC NO: M 2011265. Under high concentrations of ferulic acid substrate, the vanillin production by this method can reach more than 10 g/L. The molar conversion rate of ferulic acid is more than 50% and the purity of vanillin is from 80% to 95%. The advantage of this invention includes: repeated use of biocatalyst cells, mild biotransformation condition, low environmental pollution, short production cycle, high product purity and simple purification procedure. It has a great potential for industrial applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: BGN TECH LLC
    Inventors: Pu Zheng, Hui Li, Xinglin Wang, Jianhai Zhou, Shibiao Chu
  • Patent number: 9758760
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of producing vaccines directed against microorganisms, with the methods comprising culturing, harvesting and/or suspending the microorganism in the presence of a radiation-protective composition and irradiating the bacteria or viruses with a dose of radiation sufficient to render the microorganism replication-deficient and/or non-infective. The radiation-protective compositions used in the methods of the present invention comprise at least one nucleoside, at least one antioxidant and at least one small peptide. The invention also provides methods of rendering bacteria in culture resistant to ionizing radiation (IR), with these methods comprising culturing the bacteria in the presence of a radiation-protective composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Daly, Elena K. Gaidamakova
  • Patent number: 9758761
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing and/or using a scaffold assembly for stem cell culture and tissue engineering applications is disclosed. The scaffold at least partially mimics a native biological environment by providing biochemical, topographical, mechanical and electrical cues by using an electroactive material. The assembly includes at least one layer of substantially aligned, electrospun polymer fiber having an operative connection for individual voltage application. A method of cell tissue engineering and/or stem cell differentiation that uses the assembly seeded with a sample of cells suspended in cell culture media, incubates and applies voltage to one or more layers, and thus produces cells and/or a tissue construct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Lisa A. Scott Carnell, Emilie J. Siochi, Nancy M. Holloway, Kam W. Leong, Karina Kulangara
  • Patent number: 9758762
    Abstract: A method of culturing adherent cells from a placenta or adipose tissue is disclosed. The method comprises culturing the adherent cells from the placenta or adipose tissue under 3 dimensional (3D) culturing conditions which allow cell expansion, the conditions comprising perfusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Pluristem Ltd.
    Inventors: Moran Meiron, Amir Toren, Racheli Ofir, Nirit Drori-Carmi
  • Patent number: 9758763
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for somatic cell proliferation as well as increasing viability of somatic cells are provided. The compositions include heparin binding protein isolated from a medium conditioned by growth of pluripotent stem cells, such as, human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic carcinoma cells. The methods include contacting a somatic cell with a heparin binding protein composition for a sufficient period of time to provide for enhanced proliferation and/or viability of the somatic cell as compared to the absence of the heparin binding protein composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Irina M. Conboy, Michael J. Conboy, Hanadie Yousef, David V. Schaffer
  • Patent number: 9758764
    Abstract: Described are embodiments that include methods and devices for separating composite liquids into components. Embodiments involve the use of a flexible membrane for separating a composite liquid into components. The composite liquid may include, in embodiments, a cellular containing liquid, such as whole blood or components of whole blood. In one specific embodiment, the composite liquid is a buffy coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Ladtkow, Geoffrey M. Uhl, Jeremy P. Kolenbrander, Briden Ray Stanton
  • Patent number: 9758765
    Abstract: Provided are a modified laminin having a cell-growth regulatory molecule bound to at least one site selected from the ? chain N-terminus, the ? chain C-terminus, the ? chain N-terminus and the ? chain N-terminus of laminin or a heterotrimeric laminin fragment, a method for culturing cells in the presence of the modified laminin, a method for establishing iPS cells in the presence of the modified laminin, and a culture substrate coated with the modified laminin. Human stem cells cultured in a xeno-free environment with the use of the modified laminin of the present invention can be provided as highly safe human stem cells applicable to regenerative medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignees: OSAKA UNIVERSITY, KYOTO UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kiyotoshi Sekiguchi, Yukimasa Taniguchi, Masato Nakagawa
  • Patent number: 9758766
    Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial kidney precursor containing a non-human mammalian metanephros separated out from a living body, wherein the metanephros has been subjected to freezing and thawing treatments outside a living body, and contains mammalian mesenchymal stem cells transferred outside a living body, and a method of production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignees: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY, INC., JICHI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, THE JIKEI UNIVERSITY, TOKYO WOMEN'S MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Eiji Kobayashi, Takashi Yokoo, Koutaro Kai
  • Patent number: 9758767
    Abstract: Provided is a novel bacteriophage ?CJ22 (KCCM11364P). In addition, provided is an antibacterial composition containing the bacteriophage ?CJ22 (KCCM11364P) as an active ingredient. Further, provided is a method of preventing and/or treating infectious diseases caused by Clostridium perfringens in animals except for humans by using the bacteriophage ?CJ22 (KCCM11364P) or an antibacterial composition containing the bacteriophage ?CJ22 (KCCM11364P) as an active ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bo Kyung Son, Gi Duk Bae, Jae Won Kim
  • Patent number: 9758768
    Abstract: This document describes biochemical pathways for producing adipic acid, caprolactam, 6-aminohexanoic acid, hexamethylenediamine or 1,6-hexanediol by forming two terminal functional groups, comprised of carboxyl, amine or hydroxyl groups, in a C6 aliphatic backbone substrate. These pathways, metabolic engineering and cultivation strategies described herein rely on CoA-dependent elongation enzymes or analogues enzymes associated with the carbon storage pathways from polyhydroxyalkanoate accumulating bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Alex Van Eck Conradie, Adriana Leonora Botes
  • Patent number: 9758769
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to variant carboxylic acid reductase (CAR) enzymes for the improved production of fatty alcohols in recombinant host cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: REG LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Derek L. Greenfield, Elizabeth Clarke, Eli Groban, Vikranth Arlagadda, Sungwon Lee, Xuezhi Li, Zhihao Hu, Baolong Zhu
  • Patent number: 9758770
    Abstract: Provided is an acid-resistant yeast cell that is genetically engineered to enhance activity of a radiation sensitivity complementing kinase, and a method of producing lactate by using the yeast cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huisub Lim, Sungsoo Kim, Jiyoon Song, Soyoung Lee, Juyoung Lee, Kwangmyung Cho
  • Patent number: 9758771
    Abstract: Provided are a beta prime subunit mutant of RNA polymerase, a microorganism of the Corynebacterium genus including a polynucleotide coding the same, and a method for producing L-lysine by culturing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sang Hee Park, Jun Ok Moon, Kwang Ho Lee