Patents Assigned to University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10881072
    Abstract: Herein provided is a new soybean variety designated ‘G13LL-44’ as well as the seeds, plants and derivatives of the new soybean variety ‘G13LL-44’. Also provided are tissue cultures of the new soybean variety ‘G13LL-44’ and the plants regenerated therefrom. Methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the new soybean variety ‘G13LL-44’ with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods are also provided. ‘G13LL-44’ is a MG VII line with glufosinate tolerance technology, and with resistance to race 3 of the soybean cyst nematode and frogeye leaf spot, and moderate resistance to southern root-knot nematode. ‘G13LL-44’ yielded 1.4 bu/ac (2.3%) greater than its recurrent parent ‘G00-3213’, across 11 environments and 0.5 bu/ac more than the high-yielding check cultivar ‘AG738 RR’. ‘G13LL-44’ provides a high yielding glufosinate tolerant soybean cultivar with superior nematode resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Zenglu Li, Edwin D. Wood, H. Roger Boerma, James P. Noe, James W. Buck
  • Patent number: 10883086
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for increasing influenza virus production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph A. Tripp, Stephen M. Tompkins
  • Patent number: 10870710
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to synthetic oligosaccharide subunits of the Pseudomonas exosaccharide Psi and uses thereof, e.g., for epitope mapping of anti-Psl antibodies, for identification of anti-Psl antibodies, and for use as vaccines. In one aspect a synthetic oligosaccharide subunit of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa Psl oligosaccharide is provided, comprising the trisaccharide of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignees: MedImmune Limited, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Antonio DiGiandomenico, Qun Wang, Charles K. Stover, Geert-Jan Boons, Kai-For Mo, Huiqing Li
  • Patent number: 10845368
    Abstract: Nanoparticles include a core, a hydrophilic layer around the core, and one or more mitochondrial targeting moieties, and may optionally include one or more contrast agents or one or more therapeutic agents. For effective mitochondrial targeting the nanoparticles have a diameter of about 200 nm or less or have a zeta potential of about 0 mV or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Shanta Dhar, Sean M. Marrache
  • Patent number: 10822380
    Abstract: As disclosed herein, stapled peptides targeting the interaction interface between proteins that maintain the integrity of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein family member 3 (WASF3) leads to destabilization of WASF3 and suppression of invasion. Disclosed are stapled peptides that inhibit the binding of Cytoplasmic FMR1-interacting protein 1 (CYFIP1) to either WASF3 or NCK-associated protein (NCKAP1). Also disclosed are methods for treating or suppressing invasion and metastasis of a cancer in a subject that involve administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a stapled peptide disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Eileen J. Kennedy, John Cowell
  • Patent number: 10800989
    Abstract: The present application provides methods of igniting a fuel source with a lighter fluid composition including fusel oil; self-lighting charcoal briquettes infused with fusel oil, flammable compositions including fusel oil, methods of making flammable compositions including fusel oil, and lighter devices including fusel oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan B. Adolphson, Daniel P. Geller, Levi T. Mills, Marcus Leonard Smith, Fredrick W. Huszagh, II
  • Patent number: 10787678
    Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to a combination of a cadherin peptide derived from Alphitobius diaperinus and a Cry protein capable of inhibiting an insect. In certain embodiments, the combination is capable of overcoming Cry protein resistance in insects that are resistant to the Cry protein alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Adang, Gang Hua
  • Publication number: 20200296915
    Abstract: Herein provided is a new soybean variety designated ‘G13LL-44’ as well as the seeds, plants and derivatives of the new soybean variety ‘G13LL-44’. Also provided are tissue cultures of the new soybean variety ‘G13LL-44’ and the plants regenerated therefrom. Methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the new soybean variety ‘G13LL-44’ with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods are also provided. ‘G13LL-44’ is a MG VII line with glufosinate tolerance technology, and with resistance to race 3 of the soybean cyst nematode and frogeye leaf spot, and moderate resistance to southern root-knot nematode. ‘G13LL-44’ yielded 1.4 bu/ac (2.3%) greater than its recurrent parent ‘G00-3213’, across 11 environments and 0.5 bu/ac more than the high-yielding check cultivar ‘AG738 RR’. ‘G13LL-44’ provides a high yielding glufosinate tolerant soybean cultivar with superior nematode resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Zenglu Li, Edwin D. Wood, H. Roger Boerma, James P. Noe, James W. Buck
  • Patent number: 10770183
    Abstract: The present invention provides method of classifying a subject into a necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME) disease risk group. The method may include assessing the presence of one or more marker (e.g., SNPs or risk loci) in a sample from the subject. For example, detection of the presence of one or more markers that are associated with an increased risk of NME can indicate that the subject should be classified into a risk group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: The Translational Genomics Research Institute, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Huentelman, Scott Schatzberg, Renee Barber
  • Patent number: 10752916
    Abstract: The present invention provides safe, stable, efficacious, and cost-effective vaccines based on viral expression vectors that include a parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5) genome including a heterologous nucleotide sequence expressing a heterologous polypeptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventor: Biao He
  • Patent number: 10741863
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered photosynthetic cells and organisms, methods for engineering photosynthetic cells and organisms with increased extracellular electron transport, photo-bioelectrochemical cells (PBECs), anodes for a PBECs and/or photosynthetic microbial fuel cells (PMFCs), methods of generating an electrical current with PBECs, and methods and systems for generating H2 fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramaraja P. Ramasamy, Narendran Sekar
  • Patent number: PP32035
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex crenata plant named MAD-IC1, that is characterized by its broad columnar-fastigiate habit, its exceptional strong branches that do not splay, its coriaceous lustrous dark green pest-resistant foliage, and its propensity to produce shiny black fruits if a suitable pollinator is in proximity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Patent number: PP32111
    Abstract: A new and distinct muscadine grape plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized by dark red-colored berries; self-fertile flowers; berries that separate with a high percentage of dry stem scars; berries that are very large in size, and very productive vines with high total and usable yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick J. Conner
  • Patent number: PP32218
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-931’ is provided. The new and distinct variety ripens around late May in south Georgia and early June in middle Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-931’ are very large and firm. The new variety ‘TH-931’ exhibits high yields with an estimated chilling requirement of about 400 to 500 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP32219
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1008’ is provided. The new and distinct variety flowers in early March in south Georgia, requiring frost protection for acceptable yields. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1008’ are ripen in early May in south Georgia and are very large, firm, and have good flavor. The new variety ‘TH-1008’ is compact with an estimated chilling requirement of about 200 to 300 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP32397
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan28’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, orange red (apricot) fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • Patent number: PP32422
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan53’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, red fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • Patent number: PP32470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan102’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, golden yellow fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • Patent number: PP32718
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1334’ ripens around mid-April in southeastern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1334’ are very large, firm, have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1334’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 50 to 100 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP32759
    Abstract: A new Ilex plant named ‘RutHol4’ is characterized by a combination of an attractive pyramidal growth habit, potential for use in containers or as a small hedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter