Enzyme Component Of Specific Activity Or Source (e.g., Protease, Of Bacterial Origin, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/300)
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Publication number: 20120220513Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of glycosyl hydrolase family 61 polypeptides as enhancers of enzyme benefits in detergents as well as a detergent composition comprising glycosyl hydrolase family 61 polypeptides in combination with detergency enzymes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: NOVOZYMES A/SInventors: Marie Allesen-Holm, Lars Anderson, Kirk Matthew Schnorr, Nikolaj Spodsberg, Paul Harris
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Patent number: 8232087Abstract: The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Poul Erik Pedersen, Helle Outtrup
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Patent number: 8209879Abstract: A method for operating a dispenser dryer to remove treating chemistry in the dispenser dryer.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Fredrick E. Chernetski, Michael T. Dalton, Kaustav Ghosh, Karl D. McAllister
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Publication number: 20120129955Abstract: Compositions comprising sulfo-estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates are described. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed, as well as personal care formulations, hard surface cleaner formulations, and automatic dishwasher detergent formulations. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2× or 3× and up to 6× concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado, Eddie I. Filipovic, Christopher A. Gariepy, Ronald A. Masters, Dennis S. Murphy, Jacqueline Maas Pytel, Branko Sajic, Irene Shapiro, Jeremy Aaron Weitgenant
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Publication number: 20120129753Abstract: A laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent, and (c) a clay and soil removal/anti-redeposition agent; and (d) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Patrick Christopher STENGER, Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Andrew Philip MOON, Brian Joseph LOUGHNANE, Sivaramakrishnan MUTHUKRISHNAN
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Publication number: 20120122751Abstract: A laundry detergent composition having: (a) detersive surfactant; (b) bluing agent, and (c) a clay and soil removal/anti-redeposition agent; and (d) optionally, one or more additional laundry detergent ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Patrick Christopher STENGER, Gregory Scot MIRACLE, Andrew Philip MOON, Brian Joseph LOUGHNANE, Sivaramakrishnan MUTHUKRISHNAN
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Patent number: 8173409Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel acid proteases and more specifically to NSP24 family proteases and NSP25 family proteases including biologically active fragments thereof and to nucleic acid molecules encoding said proteases. Also provided are vectors and host cells including nucleic acid sequences coding for the proteases, methods for producing the proteases, enzyme compositions and methods employing said proteases.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Kathleen A. Clarkson, Nigel Dunn-Coleman, Suzanne E. Lantz, Craig E. Pilgrim, Piet Van Solingen, Michael Ward
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Patent number: 8153575Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions and processes for improved dry cleaning using densified carbon dioxide. The methods utilize a composition comprising densified carbon dioxide and a plurality of magnetic particles comprising a lipase wherein the lipase is immobilized on the surface of one or more of the plurality of magnetic particles.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLCInventor: Angele Sjong
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Patent number: 8153412Abstract: Variants of Bacillus sp. TS-23 strain alpha-amylases exhibit improved enzymatic performance, including increased themostability, reduced calcium dependence, increased washing/cleaning performance, and baking ability. Compositions comprising these variants are useful in methods of starch processing, starch liquefaction, fermatation, starch saccharification, cleaning, laundrying, textile desizing, baking, and biofilm removal.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Claudine Y. Chang, Clement Choy, Melodie Estabrook, Mansi Goyal, Thomas P. Graycar, Victoria E. Huang, Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Karsten M. Kragh, Chris Leeflang, Scott D. Power, Sandra W. Ramer, Andrew Shaw, Casper Vroemen, Walter Weyler
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Patent number: 8153574Abstract: Fluid detergent compositions comprising an external structurant comprising dibenzylidene polyol acetal derivatives for providing desired rheological benefits such as product thickening, shear thinning behavior, as well as particle suspension capabilities, and a detersive enzyme such as lipase.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Myriam Bouilliche, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Sohan Rajpanth Murthy, Mario Elmen Tremblay
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Publication number: 20120058928Abstract: An alkaline protease variant derived from an alkaline protease consisting of an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 or consisting of an amino acid sequence having an identity of 90% or more therewith, which variant has mutations wherein one or more amino acid residues at positions selected from (a) position 6, (b) position 15, (c) position 16, (d) position 65, (e) position 66, (f) position 82, (g) position 83, (h) position 204, (i) position 319, and (j) position 337 of the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2, or at positions corresponding thereto are substituted with the following amino acid residues: (a) or a position corresponding thereto: Typ, Leu, Val, Ile, Met, Tyr, Gln, Lys, Thr, Phe, Arg, Ser, Cys, Ala, or His; (b) or a position corresponding thereto: Glu, Met, Asp, Val, Gln, Arg, Cys, Trp, Ala, or Phe; (c) or a position corresponding thereto: Met, Glu, Arg, Val, Lys, Phe, Tyr, Ile, His, Asp, or Cys; (d) or a position corresponding thereto: Trp; (e) or a position corresponding tType: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Masatoshi Tohata, Mitsuyoshi Okuda, Tsuyoshi Sato, Keiji Endo, Katsuhisa Saeki
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Patent number: 8119386Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated proteases of the RP-II type and variants of RP-II proteases exhibiting improved properties in comparison to the parent RP-II protease, DNA constructs and vectors coding for the expression of said proteases and variants, host cells capable of expressing the proteases and variants from the DNA constructs, as well as a method of producing them by cultivating said host cells. The proteases may advantageously be used as constituents in detergent compositions and additives, optionally in combination with other enzymes such as proteases, lipases, cellulases, amylases, peroxidases or oxidases.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Novozymes AlsInventors: Mads Norregaard-Madsen, Peter Rahbek Ostergaard, Claus Bo Voge Christensen, Soren Flensted Lassen
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Patent number: 8101563Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of novel metallo-proteases (MP) in Gram-positive microorganisms. The present invention provides the nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for Bacillus MP. The present invention also provides host cells having a mutation or deletion of part or all of the gene encoding MP. The present invention also provides host cells further comprising nucleic acid encoding desired heterologous proteins such as enzymes. The present invention also provides cleaning compositions comprising an MP of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventor: David A. Estell
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Patent number: 8101562Abstract: Water-soluble detergents and enzymes are used for mechanically cleaning textiles or crockery. According to the invention, enzymes with a catalytic effect on typical stains are added to the washing or cleaning process, only for as long as their catalytic effect is desired. This avoids superfluous removal of the enzymes that have been used in a washing or cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventor: Egbert Classen
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Patent number: 8084241Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing variants of a parent TY145 subtilase and of a parent BPN? subtilase and to TY145 and BPN? variants having altered properties as compared to the parent TY145/BPN? subtilase.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Allan Svendsen, Henriette Draborg
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Patent number: 8071345Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition comprising a surfactant, a subtilisin and a protease stabilizer that is 3-chlorobenzoic acid, 4-chlorobenzoic acid, 3-chlorophenylacetic acid, 3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid, 3-(3-chlorophenyl)propionic acid or their corresponding salts. The composition can further comprise a another enzyme that is a lipase, an amylase, a cellulase or mixtures thereof. The stabilizer can be present at a concentration of 0.001 to 20% w/w. The concentration of the subtilisin can be at least 1.5 g/L.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Lone Kierstein Nielsen, Ole Simonsen, Karl Werntoft, Niclas Ilestam
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Patent number: 8012267Abstract: A method of machine cleaning dishes in a dishwasher, wherein over the course of a cleaning program, having a pre-rinsing operation and a cleaning operation, two liquid cleansers A and B having the following composition: A:—10 to 75 wt % of builder(s); ?0.1 to 10 wt % of enzyme(s); ?24.9 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; and B: ?10 to 74.9 wt % of builder(s); ?25 to 89.9 wt % of solvent; are metered into the wash bath at two successive times t1 and t2. The liquid cleanser A has a pH value (20° C.) of between 6 and 9 and is metered in at time t1, while the liquid cleanser B has a pH value (20° C.) of between 9 and 14 and is metered in at time t2.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Maren Jekel, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler
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Patent number: 8008057Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing variants of a parent JP170 subtilase and of a parent BPN? subtilase and to JP170 and BPN? variants having altered properties as compared to the parent JP170/BPN? subtilase.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Allan Svendsen, Stefan Minning
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Patent number: 7985570Abstract: The present application relates to two novel proteases (SEQ ID NO: 4 and 7) which are similar to one another. The DNA of the two proteases, was obtained from soil samples, and C-terminally deleted, producing proteolytically active fragments thereof (SEQ ID NO: 5 and 8). The invention also provides all alkaline proteases similar at least to 90% to SEQ ID NO: 4 or to 87.5% to SEQ ID NO: 7, and those which can be summarized under a consensus sequence (SEQ ID NO: 9) derived from SEQ ID NO: 4 and 7. Furthermore, it relates to all nucleic acids which have a homology of at least 85% identity to the associated nucleic acids (SEQ ID NO: 3 and 6) or the fragments concerned. Furthermore, it defines technical possibilities of use for these proteases and especially describes their use in detergents and cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: B.R.A.I.N. Biotechnology Research and Information Network A.G.Inventors: Susanne Wieland, Karl-Heinz Maurer, Beatrix Kottwitz, Frank Niehaus, Patrick Lorenz
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Patent number: 7981643Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Robert Dicosimo, John Edward Gavagan, Mark Payne
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Patent number: 7981654Abstract: The present invention provides novel cellulase fusion proteins, preparations of cellulase fusion proteins and compositions of cellulase fusion proteins. The present invention further provides cellulase expression vectors, host cells expressing cellulase and methods for preparing such vectors and cells. Uses of cellulases, cellulase preparations and cellulase compositions in the textile, detergent, pulp and paper industries are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: AB Enzymes OyInventors: Jari Vehmaanperä, Terhi Puranen, Leena Valtakari, Jarno Kallio, Marika Alapuranen, Marja Paloheimo, Pentti Ojapalo
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Patent number: 7981644Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Robert Dicosimo, John Edward Gavagan, Mark S. Payne
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Patent number: 7977295Abstract: Water-soluble detergents and enzymes are used for mechanically cleaning textiles or crockery. According to the invention, enzymes with a catalytic effect on typical stains are added to the washing or cleaning process, only for as long as their catalytic effect is desired. This avoids superfluous removal of the enzymes that have been used in a washing or cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventor: Egbert Classen
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Patent number: 7964548Abstract: The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
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Patent number: 7960151Abstract: An acetyl xylan esterase variant having perhydrolytic activity is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters and a source of peroxygen. More specifically, a Thermotoga maritima acetyl xylan esterase gene was modified using error-prone PCR and site-directed mutagenesis to create an enzyme catalyst characterized by an increase in the ratio of peracetic acid formation to peracetic acid hydrolysis specific activities (PAAF/PAAH ratio). The variant acetyl xylan esterase may be used to produce peroxycarboxylic acids suitable for use in a variety of applications such as cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, bleaching, wood pulp processing, and paper pulp processing applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Robert DiCosimo, John Edward Gavagan, Mark S. Payne
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Patent number: 7951573Abstract: The present invention relates to novel subtilases from wild-type strains of Bacillus, especially the Bacillus strains ZI344, EP655, P203, EP63, ZI120, ZI130, ZI1342 and ZI140, and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry detergent or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Martin Borchert
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Patent number: 7951574Abstract: The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Poul Erik Pedersen, Helle Outtrup
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Patent number: 7910349Abstract: The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Poul Erik Pedersen, Helle Outtrup
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Patent number: 7906310Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of serine proteases of peptidase family S2A or S1E that are stable in the presence of copper (Cu2+) and/or inhibited by copper only to a limited extent. Structural features of potential relevance for this effect are also disclosed. This class of proteases includes proteases derived from Brachysporiella gayana, Nocardiopsis dassonvillei subsp. dassonvillei, Nocardiopsis prasina, and Nocardiopsis alba, but excludes the known proteases derived from Metarhizium anisopliae and Nocardiopsis sp. NRRL 18262. The invention also relates to DNA encoding such proteases, the expression thereof in a host cell, including animal and plant cells, as well as to the use thereof, e.g., in animal feed and in detergents. In particular, the invention relates to animal feed and animal feed additives, such as premix, incorporating these proteases together with 1-500 ppm Cu (in-feed-concentration).Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Peter Rahbek Oestergaard, Leonardo De Maria
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Patent number: 7901918Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated proteases of the RP-II type and variants of RP-II proteases exhibiting improved properties in comparison to the parent RP-II protease, DNA constructs and vectors coding for the expression of said proteases and variants, host cells capable of expressing the proteases and variants from the DNA constructs, as well as a method of producing them by cultivating said host cells. The proteases may advantageously be used as constituents in detergent compositions and additives, optionally in combination with other enzymes such as proteases, lipases, cellulases, amylases, peroxidases or oxidases.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Mads Norregaard-Madsen, Peter Rahbek Ostergaard, Claus Bo Voge Christensen, Soren Flensted Lassen
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Patent number: 7902138Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid detergent composition comprising an effective amount of an enzyme, 0.001-3% wt of a perfume ingredient, and 0.005-2% wt of an anti-oxidant. It has been found that the storage stability of the enzyme—which is preferably a protease—can be drastically improved by the addition of the anti-oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Maartje Ouwendijk-Vrijenhoek, Derdiyok Sonmezer, Simon Marinus Veerman
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Patent number: 7892808Abstract: The invention relates to a novel 3D structure determined for a Nocardiopsis protease, as well as to variants of parent protease homologous to Nocardiopsis proteases, preferably of improved thermostability and/or with an altered temperature activity profile. The invention also relates to DNA sequences encoding such variants, their production in a recombinant host cell, as well as methods of using the variants, in particular within the field of animal feed and detergents. The invention further relates to methods of generating and preparing protease variants having different properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Norozymes A/SInventors: Leonardo De Maria, Carsten Andersen, Lars Lehmann Hylling Christensen, Soren Flensted Lassen, Peter Rahbek Ostergaard
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Patent number: 7888093Abstract: The present invention relates to novel subtilase variants exhibiting alterations relative to the parent subtilase in one or more properties including: Wash performance, thermal stability, storage stability or catalytic activity. The variants of the invention are suitable for use in e.g. cleaning or detergent compositions, such as laundry detergent compositions and dish wash compositions, including automatic dish wash compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Henriette Draborg, Peter Kamp Hansen, Mads Eskelund Bjornvad, Mads Norregaard-Madsen, Mikael Mikkelsen
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Publication number: 20110027252Abstract: Variants of Bacillus sp. no. 707 alpha amylase are provided that are produced more efficiently and thus more economically. Higher fermentation yields are achieved through introducing amino acid variations that promote solubility of the variant in a fermentation broth. Increased solubility allows more enzyme to remain in solution after expression in a host cell. This in turn increases the efficiency with which the expressed variant enzyme can be recovered from the fermentation broth.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Wolfgang Aehle, Neelam S. Amin
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Patent number: 7879788Abstract: Certain aspects of this disclosure relate to an isolated protease, and cleaning compositions containing the same. In some embodiments, the protease may comprise an amino acid sequence that is at least 80% identical to the wild type Streptomyces 1AG3 protease. Isolated nucleic acid encoding the subject protease, recombinant nucleic acid containing the same and host cells containing the recombinant nucleic acid are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Brian E. Jones, Marc Kolkman, Chris Leeflang
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Patent number: 7875445Abstract: The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Poul Erik Pedersen, Helle Outtrup
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Patent number: 7858354Abstract: The present invention relates to novel subtilases from wild-type strains of Bacillus, especially the Bacillus strains ZI344, EP655, P203, EP63, ZI120, ZI130, ZI1342 and ZI140, and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry detergent or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Martin Borchert
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Patent number: 7829517Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid laundry detergent composition comprising non-ionic detersive surfactant and reactive dye.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Alan Thomas Brooker
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Patent number: 7824896Abstract: The present invention relates to subtilase subtilases with an altered immunogenicity, particularly subtilases with a reduced allergenicity. Furthermore, the invention relates to expression of said subtilase variants and subtilases and to their use, such as in detergents and oral care products.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Stefan Minning, Henriette Draborg, Erwing Ludo Roggen, Nanna Kristensen Soni, Ninna Willestofte Berg, Stina Thulesen Lyngstrand
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Patent number: 7816115Abstract: The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Poul Erik Pedersen, Helle Outtrup
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Patent number: 7776578Abstract: Provided in the present invention is an alkaline protease wherein an amino acid residue at (a) position 65, (b) position 101, (c) position 163, (d) position 170, (e) position 171, (f) position 273, (g) position 320, (h) position 359 or (i) position 387 of SEQ. ID NO:1 or at a position corresponding thereto has been selected from the following amino acid residues: position (a): proline, position (b): asparagine, position (c): histidine, aspartic acid, phenylalanine, lysine, asparagine, serine, isoleucine, leucine, glutamine, threonine and valine, position (d): valine and leucine, position (e): alanine, glutamic acid, glycine and threonine, position (f): isoleucine, glycine and threonine, position (g): phenylalanine, valine, threonine, leucine, isoleucine and glycine, position (h): serine, leucine, valine, isoleucine and glutamine, position (i): alanine, lysine, glutamine, glutamic acid, arginine and histidine.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Mitsuyoshi Okuda, Tsuyoshi Sato, Kazuhiro Saito, Nobuyuki Sumitomo, Yoshifumi Izawa, Katsuhisa Saeki, Tohru Kobayashi, Masafumi Nomura
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Patent number: 7741093Abstract: The present invention provides novel cellulase fusion proteins, preparations of cellulase fusion proteins and compositions of cellulase fusion proteins. The present invention further provides cellulase expression vectors, host cells expressing cellulase and methods for preparing such vectors and cells. Uses of cellulases, cellulase preparations and cellulase compositions in the textile, detergent, pulp and paper industries are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: AB Enzymes OyInventors: Jari Vehmaanperä, Terhi Puranen, Leena Valtakari, Jarno Kallio, Marika Alapuranen, Marja Paloheimo, Pentti Ojapalo
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Patent number: 7741095Abstract: The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2005Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Poul Erik Pedersen, Helle Outtrup
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Patent number: 7723281Abstract: The invention relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
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Patent number: 7678752Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Mary Jane Combs, David Gladney, Jr., Connie Lynn Sheets
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Publication number: 20100048446Abstract: Described are variants (mutants) of a parent alpha-amylase having alpha-amylase activity and exhibiting altered properties relative to the parent alpha-amylase, and methods of use, thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: DANISCO US INC., GENENCOR DIVISIONInventors: Luis G. Cascao-Pereira, Claudine Chang, Clement Choy, James T. Kellis, JR., Brian E. Jones, Melodie Estabrook, Marc Kolkman, Chris Leeflang, Casper Vroemen, Walter Weyler
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Publication number: 20100021587Abstract: Variants of Bacillus sp. TS-23 strain alpha-amylases exhibit improved enzymatic performance, including increased themostability, reduced calcium dependence, increased washing/cleaning performance, and baking ability. Compositions comprising these variants are useful in methods of starch processing, starch liquefaction, fermatation, starch saccharification, cleaning, laundrying, textile desizing, baking, and biofilm removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: Danisco US Inc., Genencor DivisionInventors: CLAUDINE Y. CHANG, CLEMENT CHOY, MELODIE ESTABROOK, MANSI GOYAL, THOMAS P. GRAYCAR, VICTORIA E. HUANG, BRIAN E. JONES, MARC KOLKMAN, KARSTEN M. KRAGH, CHRIS LEEFLANG, SCOTT D. POWER, SANDRA W. RAMER, ANDREW SHAW, CASPER VROEMEN, WALTER WEYLER
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Publication number: 20100017969Abstract: Formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides that contain magnesium ions are described. Methods of manufacture and the various applications and/or processes of utilizing magnesium ion containing formulations of sulfo-estolides, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2×, 3×, 6×, or higher concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine. Methods for laundering fabrics with the compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Dennis S. Murphy, Randal J. Bernhardt, Lourdes R. Alonso, Gregory P. Dado
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Patent number: 7642080Abstract: The present invention relates to novel subtilases from wild-type strains of Bacillus, especially the Bacillus strains ZI344, EP655, P203, EP63, ZI120, ZI130, ZI1342 and ZI140, and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry detergent or an automatic dishwashing detergent.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Preben Nielsen, Martin Borchert
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Patent number: 7612030Abstract: A process is provided to produce a concentrated aqueous peracid solution in situ using at least one enzyme having perhydrolase activity in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (at a concentration of at least 500 mM) under neutral to acidic reaction conditions from suitable carboxylic acid esters (including glycerides) and/or amides substrates. The concentrated peracid solution produced is sufficient for use in a variety of disinfection and/or bleaching applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Robert DiCosimo, Mark S. Payne, Vincent Brian Croud, John E. Gavagan, Lorraine W. Wagner, Eugenia Costa Hann