公开(公告)号：US20230272263A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-31

申请号：US17623085

申请日：2020-06-25

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Karthik N. KARATHUR ,  Tyler DIXON ,  Jonathan ROGERS

IPC: C09K8/524 ,  C09K8/528 ,  C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/54 ,  C09K8/60 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B43/16

CPC classification number: C09K8/524 ,  C09K8/54 ,  C09K8/528 ,  C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/602 ,  C09K8/605 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B43/16 ,  C09K2208/32

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions comprising concentrated acids, solvents and surfactants, as well as their use in improving oil and/or gas production. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise biological components, such as microorganisms and/or their growth by-products. The subject invention can be used to dissolve, disperse and/or emulsify paraffin precipitates and/or deposits; prevent and/or inhibit paraffin deposition; remove scale deposits via enhanced acid treatments; remove rust deposits and prevent corrosion associated therewith; inhibit bacterial growth and/or biofilm formation; and to enhance oil recovery.

公开(公告)号：US20230242428A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US16964980

申请日：2020-03-26

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Keith HEIDECORN

IPC: C02F3/34

CPC classification number: C02F3/343 ,  C02F2101/32

Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for improving the treatment of effluents and waste matter produced during food processing and production. In particular, the subject invention provides methods for remediating fats, oils and greases (FOG), suspended solids, proteins, and other organic matter that are discharged from plants that process, for example, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy and plant-based oils. The methods of the subject invention utilize a customized microbial cocktail comprising facultative anaerobes, in combination with one or more microbial growth by-products, e.g., enzymes and/or biosurfactants, to digest and/or liquefy food processing waste matter.

公开(公告)号：US20230220270A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US18187110

申请日：2023-03-21

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Karthik N. KARATHUR ,  Anthony NERRIS

IPC: C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/64 ,  C09K8/60 ,  C09K8/528 ,  C09K8/524 ,  C09K8/54 ,  E21B43/16

CPC classification number: C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/54 ,  C09K8/64 ,  C09K8/524 ,  C09K8/528 ,  C09K8/604 ,  E21B43/16 ,  C09K2208/32

Abstract: The subject invention provides multi-functional biochemical compositions, as well as their use in enhancing oil recovery from an oil-bearing subterranean formation. Advantageously, the compositions and methods of the subject invention are operationally-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, the subject invention provides a multi-functional composition for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) comprising one or more surfactants, one or more chelating agents, and one or more solvents.

公开(公告)号：US20230201352A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18175020

申请日：2023-02-27

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Andrew R. LEFKOWITZ ,  Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK

IPC: A61K47/26 ,  A61K9/51 ,  A61K47/42

CPC classification number: A61K47/26 ,  A61K9/5123 ,  A61K47/42

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing bioavailability of health-promoting substances, such as pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements. The subject invention utilizes an adjuvant composition comprising one or more microbial-produced biosurfactants and/or isoforms thereof, to enhance bioavailability of health-promoting substances and to reduce the effective dosage that is required.

公开(公告)号：US20250019282A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18764498

申请日：2024-07-05

Applicant: LOCUS SOLUTIONS IPCO, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER

IPC: C02F3/34

Abstract: The subject invention provides safe, environmentally friendly compositions and efficient methods for reverse osmosis. More specifically, the subject invention provides compositions derived from microorganisms for reverse osmosis, which can be used for increasing the rate of reverse osmosis, the quality of the purified liquid resulting from reverse osmosis, the filtration efficiency of the semi-permeable reverse osmosis membrane, or any combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20240271076A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18628247

申请日：2024-04-05

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Paul S. ZORNER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Kent ADAMS ,  Tyler DIXON

IPC: C12M1/34 ,  C12M1/00 ,  C12M3/00 ,  C12N1/14 ,  C12N1/16 ,  C12N1/20 ,  C12P7/64 ,  C12P19/44

CPC classification number: C12M41/26 ,  C12M23/44 ,  C12M23/52 ,  C12M23/58 ,  C12M41/12 ,  C12N1/14 ,  C12N1/16 ,  C12N1/20 ,  C12P7/64 ,  C12P19/44 ,  Y02A40/10

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for effective production and use of microorganisms and/or the fermentation broth in which they are produced. Advantageously, the system is cost-effective, scalable, quick, versatile, efficacious, and helpful in reducing resistance to chemical compounds and residue that concerns consumers.

公开(公告)号：US20240191146A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18584542

申请日：2024-02-22

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Kent ADAMS ,  Karthik N. KARATHUR

IPC: C10G32/00 ,  B01D17/04 ,  C02F1/50 ,  C02F3/34 ,  C02F101/32 ,  C02F103/10 ,  C09K8/58 ,  C09K8/66 ,  C09K8/84 ,  C10G33/04 ,  C12N1/16 ,  C12P19/44 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: C10G32/00 ,  B01D17/047 ,  C02F1/50 ,  C02F3/347 ,  C09K8/58 ,  C09K8/66 ,  C09K8/84 ,  C10G33/04 ,  C12N1/16 ,  C12P19/44 ,  E21B43/26 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C02F2303/22 ,  C02F2305/04 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/208

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use to improve oil production and refining efficiency by, for example, remediating the disposable layers in oil tanks and other oil storage units. In preferred embodiments, the microbe-based products comprise biochemical-producing yeast and growth by-products thereof, such as, e.g., biosurfactants. The subject invention can be used to remediate rag layer and/or other dissolved solid layers that form in water-oil emulsions. Furthermore, the subject invention can be used for remediating solid impurities, such as sand, scale, rust and clay, in produced water, flow-back, brine, and/or fracking fluids.

公开(公告)号：US20240124724A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18010886

申请日：2022-08-30

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Andrew R. LEFKOWITZ

IPC: C09D11/03 ,  C09D9/04 ,  D06P1/651 ,  D21H19/46

CPC classification number: C09D11/03 ,  C09D9/04 ,  D06P1/65131 ,  D21H19/46

Abstract: The subject invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for enhancing the printing and dyeing of goods such as paper and textiles. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise incorporating the application of a biological amphiphilic molecule into a printing or dyeing process to reduce chemical usage, reduce water usage, reduce water pollution and/or provide an added benefit to the process. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise substituting a chemical surfactant with a biological amphiphilic molecule in one or more steps involved in printing and/or dyeing that would traditionally utilize a chemical surfactant.

公开(公告)号：US20240397916A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18800688

申请日：2024-08-12

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Kent ADAMS

IPC: A01K61/80 ,  A01K61/13 ,  A01K63/04 ,  A01N37/00 ,  A01N63/32 ,  A23K10/10 ,  A23K10/16 ,  A23K10/18 ,  A23K50/80 ,  A61K36/06 ,  A61K38/06 ,  A61P3/02 ,  C02F103/20

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use, for enhancing aquaculture. In particular, the subject invention provides materials and methods for producing healthy and high quality farmed fish by applying yeast and/or biosurfactant-based compositions to a fish farm. In one embodiment, the subject invention improves the environment in which the fish are farmed. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides a highly nutritious fish feed, as well as methods of feeding fish at low cost.

公开(公告)号：US20240218240A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-04

申请号：US18418547

申请日：2024-01-22

Applicant: Locus Solutions IPCo, LLC

Inventor： Sean FARMER ,  Ken ALIBEK ,  Tyler DIXON ,  Karthik N. KARATHUR

IPC: C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/582 ,  E21B43/16

CPC classification number: C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/582 ,  E21B43/16 ,  C09K2208/32

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions comprising solvents and surfactants, as well as their use in improving oil and/or gas production. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise chemical or synthetic solvents and/or surfactants. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise biological components, such as microorganisms and/or their growth by-products. The subject invention can be used to dissolve, disperse and/or emulsify paraffin precipitates and/or deposits; prevent and/or inhibit paraffin deposition; remove rust deposits and prevent corrosion associated therewith; inhibit bacterial growth and/or biofilm formation; and to enhance oil recovery.