Patents

Patent Filings

1. Inventors: Bruno Leite, Eliane Teixeira, Erica Vieira. Title: Ricotta-like product based on pumpkin seed and manufacturing process. INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2022 013982 2 A2; Filing Date: 14/07/2022.
2. Inventors: Monique R. Eller / Jéssica F. Carvalhais / Rafael L. Salgado / Pedro M. P. Vidigal / Daniela A. Leal / Maura P. Alves / Roberto S. Dias / Regina C. S. Mendonça / Sérgio O. de Paula / Antonio F. de Carvalho / Sylvain Moineau / Denise Tremblay. Title: Kits for detection of Pseudomonas and use. INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2021 002166 7 A2; Filing Date: 05/02/2021.
3. Inventors: Frederico A. R. de Barros / Vinícius L. Lessa / Eduardo B. de Oliveira / Michele H. Omura. Title: Isolated protein compound from macaúba almond, methods of obtaining the protein isolate, and uses. INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2022 010286 4 A2; Filing Date: 26/05/2022.
4. Inventors: F. Barros / L. M. Viana / M. H. F. Felisberto / H. Martino. Title: Processes for producing green banana flour, obtained flours, and uses. INPI: BR 10 2023 0199011. Filing Date: 28/09/2023.
5. Inventors: Monique R. Eller / Eduardo L. M. de Almeida / Pedro O. Teixeira / Samuel S. Macedo. Title: Process for producing Braggot and derived product. INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2023 009937 8 A2; Filing Date: 23/05/2023.
6. Inventors: Taíla V. de Oliveira / Monique R. Eller / Arthur V. de A. Oliveira / Wiltom L. de A. Oliveira / Ana B. V. Fialho. Title: Process for producing vesicles based on polydiacetylene and polysorbate surfactants, and derived product. INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2023 008742 6 A2; Filing Date: 08/05/2023.
7. Inventors: Monique R. Eller / Eduardo L. M. de Almeida / Paulo H. A. da Silva / Alexandre F. Pereira / Weyder C. Santana / Luciano G. Fietto / José G. P. Martin / Wendel B. da Silveira / Mayara S. Silva / Luiz M. S. de Noronha / Fernanda P. M. Freitas / Igor de A. Vassalli / Pedro O. Teixeira. Title: Process for producing honey vinegar using SCOBY from kombucha, and derived product (honey vinegar). INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2023 003534 5 A2; Filing Date: 27/02/2023.
8. Inventors: Marliane C. S. da Silva / Monique R. Eller / Eduardo L. M. de Almeida / José G. P. Martin / Luiz M. S. de Noronha / Lucas L. Pereira / Wilton S. Cardoso / Maria C. M. Kasuya / Wilmer E. L. Pena / Maria E. L. R. de Queiroz / Wellington G. de A. Freitas / Marcela A. da S. Alexandre / Brenda S. Santana. Title: Process for producing coffee vinegar using fermentation water subproduct and SCOBY from kombucha, and derived product (coffee vinegar). INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2023 003533 7 A2; Filing Date: 27/02/2023.
9. Inventors: Monique Renon Eller / L. T. Ferla / E. L. M. Almeida / L. S. Silva / E. B. E. Pires / W. C. Santana / M. V. R. Porto / M. K. B. Pinto / L. A. Leite. Title: Process for producing rosemary mead and derived product. INPI: BR 10 2024 006527 1. Filing Date: 03/04/2024.
10. Inventors: Monique Renon Eller / P. M. P. Vidigal / T. A. O. Mendes / L. C. Ribeiro / E. B. E. Pires / I. B. R. Ribas / P. G. Ferreira / M. K. B. Pinto. Title: Nucleotide sequences for production of specific aptamers for Streptococcus thermophilus bacteriophages, aptamers, and compositions derived from them, and uses. INPI: BR1020240131959. Filing Date: 27/06/2024.
11. Inventors: Monique Renon Eller / P. M. P. Vidigal / E. B. E. Pires / I. V. Botelho / T. N. Santana / L. M. Pires / A. M. Duarte / T. A. O. Mendes / L. C. P. Monteiro / A. C. A. Souza / F. C. Mendes / E. A. A. Barbosa. Title: Sequences for identification of Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus aureus, compositions derived from them, and uses. INPI: BR1020240218540. Filing Date: 22/10/2024.
12. Inventors: Nilda F. F. Soares / Rafael R. A. Silva / Paulo C. Stringheta. Title: Process for developing colorimetric sensors for irreversible detection containing phenolic extract from açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) incorporated in methylcellulose for monitoring fish freshness, sensors, and uses. INPI: Application No.: BR 10 2022 026890 8 A2. Filing Date: 28/12/2022.
13. Inventors: E.B. Oliveira / D.C.M. Ferreira / J.S.R. Coimbra / C.S. Rodrigues. Title: Polymer microcomplex carrier of niacinamide, process for obtaining it, and uses. INPI: BR 10 2024 0006550. Filing Date: 12/01/2024.
14. Inventors: E.B. Oliveira / D.C.M. Ferreira / J.S.R. Coimbra / C.A. Melo. Title: Film-forming dispersion and biodegradable film, processes for obtaining them, and uses. INPI: BR 10 2024 0006569. Filing Date: 12/01/2024.
15. Inventors: E.B. Oliveira / D.C.M. Ferreira / J.S.R. Coimbra / T.C. Santos. Title: Macrostructured complexes, processes for obtaining, adsorption, desorption, and uses. INPI: BR 10 2024 0006577. Filing Date: 12/01/2024.

Patent License/Grant

1. Inventors: Guilherme C. Danielski / Renan da S. Lima / Ana C. dos S. Pires. Title: Portable device for detecting milk quality. INPI: BR 10 2018 069519 3 B1. Grant Date: 13/08/2024.
2. Inventors: Antonio F. de Carvalho / Giovana S. Morais / Ítalo T. Perrone / Laura F. M. Correia. Title: Process for producing cheese with a high pressing rate and its obtained product. INPI: BR 10 2013 007894 8 B1. Grant Date: 23/03/2021.
3. Inventors: Igor J. B. Santos / Jane S. dos R. Coimbra / Cinthia R. da Silva / Camila C. V. Velloso / Camila S. Oliveira / Júlia M. Silva / Letícia P. Fernandes / Kelly C. B. Costa / Jhonatan R. de O. Bianchi / Saymon M. da Silva / Bárbara L. da S. Freitas / Enio N. de O. Júnior. Title: Coatings from biodegradable biopolymers associated with nanostructures for post-harvest fruit preservation. INPI: BR 10 2018 017177 1 B1. Grant Date: 07/05/2024.
4. Inventors: Gustavo C. Bressan / Rafael L. Salgado / Fernanda G. Barbosa / Luccas C. Salgado / Monique R. Eller / Éverton de A. A. Barbosa / Márcia R. de Almeida / Abelardo S. Júnior / Juliana L. R. Fietto / Leandro L. de Oliveira. Title: Protein biosurfactants, compositions, recovery processes, and their uses. INPI: BR 10 2015 030932 5 B1. Grant Date: 02/08/2022.
5. Inventors: Nilda F. F. Soares / Taíla V. de Oliveira / Amanda T. Badaró / Éber A. A. Medeiros. Title: Vesicle indicator for Salmonella in food products and its production process. INPI: BR 10 2014 004485 0 B1. Grant Date: 23/03/2021.
6. Inventors: Nilda F. F. Soares / Allan R. Fialho e Moraes / Éber A. A. Medeiros / Renato S. Cruz. Title: Synthetic antimicrobial peptide and its use. INPI: BR 10 2013 001892 9 B1. Grant Date: 26/10/2021.

Technology Transfer

1. 2023: Patent (BR 10 2021 002166 7 – Kits for detection of Pseudomonas and use). The patent developed from the thesis of former student Jéssica Fernandes Carvalhais (DSc), under the coordination of permanent faculty member Monique Eller, began its process for technology licensing by the company Recombine Biotecnologia Ltda., a startup located at tecnoPARQ. The partnership with Recombine started in 2022 and was formalized in 2023 (DOU No 167, Thursday, August 31, 2023), aiming to develop systems for detecting contaminants in food industries using the protected technology. Since then, the technology has been evaluated in various dairy plants and slaughterhouses, including Laticínios Funarbe, Laticínios Scala, and Frigorífico CiaCarne. Additionally, based on the technology, the company secured second place in the Inovalácteos Acceleration Program in 2022, and first place in the Triple Helix Call by FAPEMIG.
2. 2024: The patents BR 10 2023 003533 7 (PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COFFEE VINEGAR USING THE BYPRODUCT FERMENTATION WATER AND KOMBUCHA SCOBY, AND THE DERIVED PRODUCT (COFFEE VINEGAR)) and BR 10 2023 003534 5 (PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HONEY VINEGAR USING KOMBUCHA SCOBY, AND THE DERIVED PRODUCT (HONEY VINEGAR)) were the technological foundation for the creation in 2024 of the Spin-Off Vina Biotechnology, pre-incubated at the Incubadora de Empresas de Base Tecnológica do CenTev. The company is formed by Professor Monique Eller, permanent faculty member of PPGCTA, as well as student Marcela Aparecida da Silva Alexandre and Master’s graduate, now a doctoral student in PPGCTA, Arthur Vinícius de Abreu Oliveira. The licensing process for these technologies is ongoing for the registration, production, and commercialization of these products.
3. 2024: The technology titled “Coatings from biodegradable biopolymers associated with nanostructures for post-harvest fruit preservation – Patent: BR 10 2018 017177 1 B1,” developed by UFV in partnership with UFSJ, under the coordination of permanent faculty member of PPGCTA, Professor Jane Sélia Coimbra, was licensed through an exclusive technology transfer contract in 2024 for the creation of the Spin-Off Nano Food. The technology consists of a coating capable of extending the shelf life of fresh foods by three to five times, without altering the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the foods.