| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 435255100 | Yeast | 26 |
| 20080227179 | New Bioremediation Enhancing Agents And Methods Of Use - A new and improved method for treating contaminated water or other contaminated media has been developed. Bioremediation enhancing agents (BEAs) such as yeast metabolites (YM) and other yeast derived products are used to facilitate microbial treatment of the contaminated material. Polysaccharides are also an effective BEA when used alone or in combination with the yeast derived products. The BEAs may work with microbes and electron donors to improve the rate of contaminant degradation and to increase the efficiency of electron donor utilization. A number of novel electron donors are also disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090104684 | Diagnosis of carcinomas - The invention is directed to compositions and methods for the detection of a malignant condition, and relates to the discovery of soluble and cell surface forms of HE4a polypeptides, including HE4a that is overexpressed in ovarian carcinomas. In particular the invention provides a nucleic acid sequence encoding HE4a, and also provides a method of screening for the presence of a malignant condition in a subject by detecting reactivity of an antibody specific for a HE4a polypeptide with a molecule naturally occurring in soluble and/or cell surface form in a sample from such a subject, and by hybridization screening using an HE4a nucleotide sequence, as well as other related advantages. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100035330 | BIO-REACTOR - A bio-reactor for cultivating cells, comprising a culture vessel, at least one gas supply and/or liquid feed in addition to supply devices for gases and/or liquids enabling gases or liquids to be fed to the culture vessel. A mixture device, especially a Venturi nozzle is arranged between the supply device and gas supply or liquid feed in order to mix gas and/or liquid from the gas supply or liquid feed. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100273241 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RED MOLD DIOSCOREA - The present invention discloses a method for manufacturing red mold dioscorea, and the method comprises the following steps: adding some water with an appropriate ratio to fresh dioscorea or dried dioscorea; sterilizing the dioscorea; after the dioscorea being cooled down, inoculating the dioscorea with | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110281338 | NITRATE-REMOVING BIOREACTOR, METHOD FOR FORMING NITRATE-REMOVING BIOFILM, AND NITRATE-REMOVING METHOD - Disclosed is a bioreactor which is capable of efficiently removing nitrate ions. A nitrate-removing bioreactor ( | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120107917 | Novel Microorganism and Method for Producing Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-Tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]Furan Intermediate Using the Novel Microorganism - This invention relates to a novel microorganism that efficiently produces a dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho[2,1-b]furan intermediate using sclareol as a substrate. As a result of concentrated studies, a plurality of novel microorganisms having properties of interest that are not classified as conventional microorganisms were isolated and identified. The novel microorganism of the present invention belongs to | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120309076 | Method of Propagating and Delivering Yeast - A modular multi bag propagation unit to facilitate easy handling of the process elements and efficient use of equipment, services and resources for small-scale yeast production is disclosed. The equipment and method comprises the steps of producing and inoculating a bag, propagating yeast within the bag, and concentrating the yeast in a section of the bag that is the removed from the remainder of the bag whilst not exposing any portion of the yeast therein to an external environment. Consequently the yeast may be propagated in the very bag in which it is prepared for transportation and transported or shipped to the purchaser. In order to remove only the bag containing the most concentrated slurry of yeast, a smaller bag is heat-sealed off of the larger bag, thereby creating a separate bag for the living sediment but that is still the bag in which the sediment was propagated. In a preferred embodiment the method is specific to the alcoholic beverage industry, but the method is also applicable to other industries that grow and transport yeast, bacteria, molds and other microorganisms. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20140038269 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DRY MICROBIAL CELL POWDER - An object of the present invention is to develop a means capable of maintaining the enzymatic activity of a microorganism even in a dry state. Provided is a method for producing a dry microbial cell powder maintaining an enzyme titer, characterized by comprising adding a carbohydrate to a liquid of microbial cells having an enzymatic activity and then drying the liquid. Also provided is a dry microbial cell powder obtained by the method. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140199755 | YEAST STRAINS AND THEIR USES IN THE PRODUCTION OF LIPIDS - The invention is directed to isolated microorganisms, as well as biomasses, cultures, microbial oils, and compositions thereof. The invention also provides methods of producing the microbial oils and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140273168 | Oleaginous Microbial Lubricants - Provided are drilling fluids having delay-released lubrication, the drilling fluids comprising a drilling mud and an oleaginous microbial cell, methods of using and making such drilling fluids, and drilling rigs comprising such drilling fluids. Also provided are lubricants comprising an oleaginous microbial cell. Uses for the lubricants include metal working and extreme pressure applications. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150037875 | PROCESS OF LYSING YEAST CELL WALLS - The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one polypeptide having glucoamylase activity and optionally at least one polypeptide having β-1,3-endoglucanase activity in a process of lysing yeast cell walls as well as to a process for lysing yeast cell walls which comprises exposing said yeast cell walls to a composition comprising at least one polypeptide having glucoamylase activity and optionally at least one polypeptide having β-1,3-endoglucanase activity. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150368679 | METHODS OF PITCHING YEAST FOR FERMENTATION, AND RELATED METHODS OF FERMENTATION AND SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20170232490 | BIOREMEDIATION ENHANCING AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE | 08-17-2017 |
| 435255200 | Saccharomyces | 12 |
| 20080199942 | Method of engineering a cytidine monophosphate-sialic acid synthetic pathway in fungi and yeast - The present invention provides methods for generating CMP-sialic acid in a non-human host which lacks endogenous CMP-Sialic by providing the host with enzymes involved in CMP-sialic acid synthesis from a bacterial, mammalian or hybrid CMP-sialic acid biosynthetic pathway. Novel fungal hosts expressing a CMP-sialic acid biosynthetic pathway for the production of sialylated glycoproteins are also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090004726 | Inhibitor Tolerant Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Strain - Furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) are representative inhibitors to ethanologenic yeast generated from biomass pretreatment using dilute acid hydrolysis. Few yeast strains tolerant to inhibitors are available. A novel tolerant strain of | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090061502 | ETHANOL PRODUCTIVITIES OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE STRAINS IN FERMENTATION OF DILUTE-ACID HYDROLYZATES DEPEND ON THEIR FURAN REDUCTION CAPACITIES - The present invention relates to an ethanol producing microbial strain, such as | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090186400 | Method of Producing S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine-Containing Dry Yeast Having Excellent Storage Stability, the Product Thereof and Composition for Oral Intake - A method for producing a dry yeast containing S-adenosyl-L-methionine using a yeast having production capability of S-adenosyl-L-methionine, in which an ascorbic acid compound or a salt thereof is added to a yeast concentrate separated from a fungus culture liquid of the yeast, and the concentrate is then dried, a dry yeast containing SAMe obtained by the production method, and a composition for oral ingestion formed by molding the dry yeast. A method capable of producing a dry yeast containing SAMe in a high concentration excellent in storage stability conveniently at low cost is established, and a dry yeast containing SAMe obtained by the production method and a composition for oral ingestion formed by molding the dry yeast are provided. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100075403 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF DRY YEAST CONTAINING S-ADENOSYL-L-METHIONINE AND HAVING EXCELLENT STORAGE STABILITY, PRODUCT PRODUCED BY THE METHOD, AND MOLDED COMPOSITION OF THE DRY YEAST - The present invention relates to a method for producing a dry yeast containing S-adenosyl-L-methionine using a yeast having production capability of S-adenosyl-L-methionine, the method containing: adding a cyclodextrin compound to a yeast concentrate obtained from a fungus culture liquid of the yeast; and then drying the concentrate, an SAMe-containing dry yeast obtained by the production method, and a composition formed by molding the dry yeast. According to the present invention, a dry yeast containing S-adenosyl-L-methionine, which is useful as an aqueous physiologically active substance, in a high concentration excellent in storage stability and a composition obtained by molding the dry yeast can be produced conveniently and economically and can be brought into the market. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100184196 | COMPOSITE YEAST SUITABLE FOR HIGH CONCENTRATION ALCOHOL FERMENTATION FROM SUGAR-CONTAINING RAW MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a composite yeast suitable for high concentration alcohol fermentation from sugar-containing raw materials, characterizing in that the composite yeast comprises any kind of dried yeast selected from Brewers yeast | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100248332 | Yeast used for pizza and its production method - A yeast used for pizza and its production method are provided. The yeast is dry yeast, and the amount of CO | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110201093 | GLUCOSE CONVERSION TO ETHANOL VIA YEAST CULTURES AND BICARBONATE IONS - The present invention is directed to the enhanced production of ethanol from fermentation using an ethanol producing microorganism. In particular, the present invention provides a process for the enhanced growth and metabolism of an ethanol producing microorganism (e.g., yeast), for the purpose of increasing or enhancing ethanol production, both in terms of total ethanol produced and in terms of the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products (i.e., ethanol). In accordance with this invention bicarbonate ions are used to enhance ethanol fermentation and/or reduce the time required for ethanol producing microorganisms to convert carbohydrates and/or sugars to end products, i.e., ethanol. The present invention can also be used for enhancing fermentation end products in, for example, the fuel ethanol, industrial, cheese, brewing, and wine making industries. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120252102 | BIOREMEDIATION SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Systems, compositions, and methods for the anaerobic oxidative bioremediation of a contaminant contained within a treatment zone associated with a contaminated region. These systems, compositions, and methods may include a bioremediation formulation that includes a high-mobility oxidant, a low-mobility oxidant, and a nutrient source. The high-mobility oxidant may include a nitrate salt. The low-mobility oxidant may include a sulfate salt. The nutrient source may include brewer's yeast and/or a complex sugar. The bioremediation formulation also may include one or more additional components, including a phosphate salt, a surfactant, a solvent, a chemical oxidant, and/or a bio-augmentation species. Methods of supplying the bioremediation formulation to the treatment zone may include identifying the contaminated region, estimating a mass of contaminant within the contaminated region, determining a bioremediation formulation composition, supplying the bioremediation formulation to the treatment zone, supplying supplemental material(s) to the treatment zone, and/or modifying the environment within the treatment zone. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130260441 | BIOREMEDIATION SYSTEMS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS - Systems, compositions, and methods for the bioremediation of a contaminant contained within a contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods may include supplying a first bioremediation formulation that includes an ion exchange resin to a first treatment zone that is associated with the contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods further may include supplying a second bioremediation formulation that includes a high-mobility oxidant, a low-mobility oxidant, and a nutrient material to a second treatment zone that is associated with the contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods also may include a kit of bioremediation formulations that includes the first bioremediation formulation and the second bioremediation formulation and is to be utilized during the bioremediation of the contaminated region. | 10-03-2013 |
| 435255210 | Culture media, per se, or technique | 2 |
| 20100068790 | NON-RECOMBINANT SACCHAROMYCES STRAINS THAT GROW ON XYLOSE - The present invention relates to methods for producing | 03-18-2010 |
| 20140065700 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF YEAST TO FACILITATE THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - A system and method for managing an ethanologen for use in biorefinery is disclosed. The method for propagating ethanologen for use in the production of a fermentation product from biomass comprises the steps of providing a medium for propagation of ethanologen; supplying a first cell mass of ethanologen to the medium; supplying xylose to the medium as a carbon source for the ethanologen; and maintaining the medium comprising the first cell mass of ethanologen at a pH of between about 5.0 and 6.0 and at a temperature of between about 26 and about 37 degrees Celsius so that the first cell mass of ethanologen is propagated into a second cell mass of ethanologen. The second cell mass of ethanologen is larger than the first cell mass of ethanologen. The system for propagating ethanologen for use in the production of a fermentation product from biomass comprises a first stage comprising a first vessel configured to maintain a medium comprising ethanologen; a second stage comprising a second vessel configured to maintain a medium supplied from the first stage; a source of xylose to be provided to the medium as a carbon source for ethanologen in the first stage; and a source of xylose to be provided to the medium as a carbon source for the ethanologen in the second stage. The ethanologen has a first cell mass when supplied to the first stage and the ethanologen has a second cell mass when supplied from the first stage to the second stage and the ethanologen has a third cell mass when supplied from the second stage. The second cell mass is at least 200 times larger than the first cell mass. The third cell mass is at least 20 times larger than the second cell mass. | 03-06-2014 |
| 435255500 | Pichia | 1 |
| 20110129905 | MODIFIED PICHIA STRAIN - The present invention generally relates to a modified strain of yeast. More specifically, it relates to a strain of | 06-02-2011 |
