Patents by Inventor John W. Pitkin
John W. Pitkin 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).
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Patent number: 10591467Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Vergel C. Concibido, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Publication number: 20180259506Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James BALEY, David Vincent BUTRUILLE, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Samuel R. EATHINGTON, Michael D. HAVERDINK, Warren M. KRUGER, John Robert LeDEAUX, James Narvel, John W. PITKIN, John TAMULONIS, Chongqing XIE
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Patent number: 9995737Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technologyy LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Publication number: 20160200778Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: David J. Bowen, Gregory J. Bunkers, Catherine Chay, John W. Pitkin, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Uma R. Sukuru, Brook Van Scoyoc, Stanislaw Flasinski
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Publication number: 20160146792Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 9328356Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: David J. Bowen, Gregory J. Bunkers, Catherine Chay, John W. Pitkin, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Uma R. Sukuru, Brook Van Scoyoc, Stanislaw Flasinski
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Publication number: 20150276721Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 9091681Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 8796026Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of nucleotide sequences encoding novel insecticidal proteins secreted into the extracellular space from Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains. The proteins are isolated from culture supernatants of Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains and display insecticidal activity against coleopteran insects including Colorado potato beetle (Lymantria dispar) and Southern Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica undecempunctata). Insecticidal proteins encoded by nucleotide sequences that hybridize to the isolated and characterized nucleotide sequences are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using transgenic cells and plants comprising the novel nucleotide sequence of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: James A. Baum, Judith C. Donovan, William P. Donovan, James T. Engleman, Karina Krasomil-Osterfeld, John W. Pitkin, James K. Roberts
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Publication number: 20140206032Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 8692054Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 8389798Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Publication number: 20120278954Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: David J. Bowen, Gregory J. Bunkers, Catherine Chay, John W. Pitkin, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Uma R. Sukuru, Brook Van Scoyoc
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Publication number: 20120266334Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Publication number: 20110271409Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 7994395Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Patent number: 7951998Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
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Publication number: 20110061128Abstract: The present invention relates to control of fungal and oomycete plant pathogens by inhibiting one or more biological functions. The invention provides methods and compositions for such control. By feeding one or more recombinant double stranded RNA molecules provided by the invention to the pathogen, a reduction in disease may be obtained through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic agents for use in protecting plants from pathogen infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: James K. Roberts, John W. Pitkin, Thomas H. Adams
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Patent number: 7696340Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleotide sequences from Xenorhabdus nematophila species Xs86068, and, in particular, nucleotide sequences that encode insect inhibitory proteins, the insecticidal proteins, and compositions that comprise one or more of the insecticidal proteins for use in controlling insect infestation.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Barry S. Goldman, Karina Krasomil-Osterfeld, Thomas M. Malvar, John W. Pitkin, Steven C. Slater, Wei Wu, Jiamin Zeng
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Publication number: 20090307799Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie