Patents by Inventor John E. Crock

John E. Crock 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).

  • Isolation and bacterial expression of a sesquiterpene synthase cDNA clone from peppermint (Mentha x piperita, L.) that produces the aphid alarm pheromone (E)-?-farnesene
    Patent number: 6846659
    Abstract: A cDNA encoding (E)-?-farnesene synthase from peppermint (Mentha piperita) has been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequence has been determined. Accordingly, an isolated DNA sequence (SEQ ID NO:1) is provided which codes for the expression of (E)-?-farnesene synthase (SEQ ID NO:2), from peppermint (Mentha piperita). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for (E)-?-farnesene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of (E)-?-farnesene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith. In yet other aspects, modified host cells are provided that have been transformed, transfected, infected and/or injected with a recombinant cloning vehicle and/or DNA sequence encoding (E)-?-farnesene synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, John E. Crock
  • Isolation and bacterial expression of a sesquiterpene synthase cDNA clone from peppermint (Mentha x piperita, L.) that produces the aphid alarm pheromone (E)-beta-farnesene
    Publication number: 20030166204
    Abstract: A cDNA encoding (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase from peppermint (Mentha piperita) has been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequence has been determined. Accordingly, an isolated DNA sequence (SEQ ID NO:1) is provided which codes for the expression of (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase (SEQ ID NO:2), from peppermint (Mentha piperisa). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith. In yet other aspects, modified host cells are provided that have been transformed, transfected, infected and/or injected with a recombinant cloning vehicle and/or DNA sequence encoding (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, John E. Crock
  • Sesquiterpene synthases from grand fir (Abies grandis), and methods of use
    Patent number: 6451576
    Abstract: cDNAs encoding, E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase from Grand Fir (Abies grandis) have been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequences have been determined. Accordingly, isolated DNA sequences (SEQ ID No:12; SEQ ID No:19 and SEQ ID No:23) are provided which code for the expression of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase (SEQ ID No:13), &dgr;-selinene synthase (SEQ ID No:20) and &ggr;-humulene synthase (SEQ ID No:24), respectively, from Grand Fir (Abies grandis). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase or &ggr;-humulene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, Jörg Bohlmann, John E. Crock, Christopher L. Steele
  • Sesquiterpene synthases from grand fir (abies grandis), and methods of use
    Publication number: 20020038001
    Abstract: cDNAs encoding E-&agr;-bisabolelene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase from Grand Fir (Abies grandis) have been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequences have been determined. Accordingly, isolated DNA sequences (SEQ ID No:12; SEQ ID No:19 and SEQ ID No:23) are provided which code for the expression of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase (SEQ ID No:13), &dgr;-selinene synthase (SEQ ID No:20) and &ggr;-humulene synthase (SEQ ID No:24), respectively, from Grand Fir (Abies grandis). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase or &ggr;-humulene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, Jorg Bohlmann, John E. Crock, Christopher L. Steele
  • Germacrene C synthase gene of Lycopersicon esculentum
    Patent number: 6342380
    Abstract: Germacrene C synthase genes from Lycopersicon esculentum have been cloned and sequenced. Transgenic expression of germacrene C synthase in plants can result in beneficial and useful characteristics such as increased host resistance to pathogens and herbivores and altered flavor and odor profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Washington State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sheila M. Colby, John E. Crock, Peggy G. Lemaux, Rodney B. Croteau
  • Gymnosperm nucleic acid molecules encoding sesquiterpene synthases and methods of use
    Patent number: 6265639
    Abstract: cDNAs encoding E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase from Grand Fir (Abies grandis) have been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequences have been determined. Accordingly, isolated DNA sequences (SEQ ID No:12 and SEQ ID No:19 and SEQ ID No:23) are provided which code for the expression of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase (SEQ ID No:13), &dgr;-selinene synthase (SEQ ID No:20) and &ggr;-humulene synthase (SEQ ID No: 24), respectively, from Grand Fir (Abies grandis). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase and &ggr;-humulene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of E-&agr;-bisabolene synthase, &dgr;-selinene synthase or &ggr;-humulene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Washington State University Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, Jörg Bohlmann, Reinhard Jetter, John E. Crock, Christopher L. Steele
  • Isolation and bacterial expression of a sesquiterpene synthase cDNA clone from peppermint (mentha x piperita, L.) that produces the aphid alarm pheromone (E)-&bgr;-farnesene
    Patent number: 6258602
    Abstract: A cDNA encoding (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase from peppermint (Mentha piperita) has been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequence has been determined. Accordingly, an isolated DNA sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1) is provided which codes for the expression of (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase (SEQ ID NO:2), from peppermint (Mentha piperita). In other aspects replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith. In yet other aspects, modified host cells are provided that have been transformed, transfected, infected and/or injected with a recombinant cloning vehicle and/or DNA sequence encoding (E)-&bgr;-farnesene synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, Mark Raymond Wildung, John E. Crock
  • Isolation and bacterial expression of a sesquiterpene synthase CDNA clone from peppermint(mentha .chi. piperita, L.) that produces the aphid alarm pheromone (E)-.beta.-farnesene
    Patent number: 6008043
    Abstract: A cDNA encoding (E)-.beta.-farnesene synthase from peppermint (Mentha piperita) has been isolated and sequenced, and the corresponding amino acid sequence has been determined. Accordingly, an isolated DNA sequence (SEQ ID NO:1) is provided which codes for the expression of (E)-.beta.-farnesene synthase (SEQ ID NO:2), from peppermint (Mentha piperita). In other aspects, replicable recombinant cloning vehicles are provided which code for (E)-.beta.-farnesene synthase, or for a base sequence sufficiently complementary to at least a portion of (E)-.beta.-farnesene synthase DNA or RNA to enable hybridization therewith. In yet other aspects, modified host cells are provided that have been transformed, transfected, infected and/or injected with a recombinant cloning vehicle and/or DNA sequence encoding (E)-.beta.-farnesene synthase. Thus, systems and methods are provided for the recombinant expression of the aforementioned recombinant (E)-.beta.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Rodney Bruce Croteau, Mark Raymond Wildung, John E. Crock