Patents by Inventor Jan Leemans

Jan Leemans has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7112665
    Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products. It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignees: Bayer BioScience N.V., Biogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Leemans, Johan Botterman, Marc De Block, Charles Thompson, Rao Mouva
  • Patent number: 6627799
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which selectively disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development of stamen cells of the plant. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Bayer BioScience NV
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef, Marc De Beuckeleer
  • Patent number: 6372967
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a protein or polypeptide which disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development of stamen cells of the plant, said foreign DNA under the control of a stamen-specific promoter. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Aventis CropScience N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef, Marc De Beuckeleer
  • Patent number: 6344598
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a protein or polypeptide which disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development of stamen cells of the plant, said foreign DNA under the control of a stamen-specific promoter. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Aventis Cropscience N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef, Marc De Beuckeleer
  • Patent number: 6320097
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which selectively disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development of stamen cells of the plant. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Aventis CropScience, N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef, Marc De Beuckeleer
  • Patent number: 6316699
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which selectively disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development of stamen cells of the plant. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Aventis CropScience, N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef, Marc De Beuckeleer
  • Patent number: 6046382
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which neutralizes the activity of another product which disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development selectively of the plant's flower cells, particularly reproductive organ cells, or seed cells or embryo cells. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef
  • Patent number: 6008437
    Abstract: A plant consisting essentially of cells which comprise in their genome a homozygous male-sterility genotype at a first genetic locus; and a color-linked restorer genotype at a second genetic locus, which is heterozygous (Rf/-) for a foreign DNA Rf. The foreign DNA Rf comprises: a) a fertility-restorer gene capable of preventing the phenotypic expression of the male-sterility genotype, and b) at least one anthocyanin regulatory gene involved in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in cells of seeds of the plant which is capable of producing anthocyanin at least in the seeds of the plant, so that anthocyanin production in the seeds is visible externally. Preferably, the anthocyanin regulatory gene is a shortened R, B or C1 gene or a continuation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems
    Inventors: Enno Krebbers, Mark Williams, Jan Leemans
  • Patent number: 5977433
    Abstract: Transgenic plants that have, stably integrated into their nuclear genome, a maintainer gene comprising a fertility-restorer gene and a pollen-lethality gene. The plants can be used to maintain a homogenous population of male-sterile plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Sysetms, N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Williams, Jan Leemans
  • Patent number: 5880331
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method to maintain male sterility in corn by the genetic linkage via genetic engineering of a homozygous male-fertility gene with a color linked restorer and plant comprising said genes. Color genes disclosed as useful in this invention include those involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis, which in corn are under the control of as many as 20 or more genes. In particular, the use of the anthocyanin color genes R, B and C1, and specific regulatory elements sequences are taught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Enno Krebbers, Mark Williams, Jan Leemans
  • Patent number: 5792929
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which neutralizes the activity of another product which disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development selectively of the plant's flower cells, particularly reproductive organ cells, or seed cells or embryo cells. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef
  • Patent number: 5750867
    Abstract: Transgenic plants that have, stably integrated into their nuclear genome, a maintainer gene comprising a fertility-restorer gene and a pollen-lethality gene. The plants can be used to maintain a homogeneous population of male-sterile plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Mark Williams, Jan Leemans
  • Patent number: 5723763
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which neutralizes the activity of another product which disrupts the metabolism, functioning and/or development selectively of the plant's flower cells, particularly reproductive organ cells, or seed cells or embryo cells. The foreign DNA sequence also optionally encodes a marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef
  • Patent number: 5689041
    Abstract: A plant, the nuclear genome of which is transformed with a first foreign DNA sequence. The first foreign DNA sequence comprises a fertility-restorer DNA which encodes a first RNA, a protein or polypeptide that can inactivate a second RNA, protein or polypeptide in cells of the plant. The second RNA, protein or polypeptide is encoded by a sterility DNA in a second foreign DNA sequence in the plant's nuclear genome. Expression of the sterility DNA, in the absence of expression of the fertility-restorer DNA, would disturb significantly the metabolism, functioning and/or development of cells of the plant's flowers, particularly, the plant's reproductive organs, or cells of the plant's seeds or embryos in which the sterility DNA is selectively expressed, thereby rendering the plant male- or female-sterile. The first and second foreign DNA sequences also can encode suitable markers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Plant Gentic Systems N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef
  • Patent number: 5652354
    Abstract: Promoters from endogenous genes of plants are isolated, wherein said promoters direct gene expression selectively in stamen cells of said plant, particularly in tapetum cells of said plant. The promoters may be used to transform a plant with a foreign DNA sequence encoding a product which selectively disrupts the metabolism, functioning, and/or development of stamen cells of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Celestina Mariani, Jan Leemans, Willy De Greef, Marc De Beuckeleer
  • Patent number: 5648477
    Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Leemans, Johan Botterman, Charles Thompson, Rao Mouva
  • Patent number: 5646024
    Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Leemans, Johan Botterman, Marc De Block, Charles Thompson, Rao Mouva
  • Patent number: 5623067
    Abstract: A seed-specific promoter is described which is obtained from an Arabidopsis seed storage protein gene encoding 2S albumin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignees: Plant Genetic Systems, N.V., Brazilian Agricultural Research Organization-Embrapa/Cenargen
    Inventors: Joel S. Vandekerckhove, Enno Krebbers, John Botterman, Jan Leemans
  • Patent number: 5561236
    Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignees: Plant Genetic Systems, Biogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Leemans, Johan Botterman, Marc De Block, Charles Thompson, Rao Mouva
  • Patent number: RE44962
    Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products. It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignees: Bayer Cropscience N.V., Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Leemans, Johan Botterman, Marc De Block, Charles Thompson, Rao Mouva