Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-02
2011-10-25
Navarro, Albert (Department: 1645)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor
C435S252300, C435S257100, C435S257200
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043840
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial production of n-alkanes and related molecules.
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Reppas Nikos Basil
Ridley Christian Perry
Fenwick & West LLP
Hong Chang B.
Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc.
Navarro Albert
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