Patents by Inventor Karen L. Fincher

Karen L. Fincher 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: 9856491
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20160244781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 9347069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20150152146
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David K. KOVALIC, Yihua ZHOU, Yongwei CAO, Jill DEIKMAN, Paul C.C. FENG, Karen L. FINCHER, Todd E. ZIEGLER
  • Publication number: 20150143581
    Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jingdong Liu, Yihua Zhou, David K. Kovalic, Steven E. Screen, Jack E. Tabaska, Yongwei Cao, Scott E. Andersen, Michael D. Edgerton, Karen L. Fincher, Kim Hammond-Kosack, Thomas J. Larosa, James D. Masucci, Martin Urban, Jinhua Xiao, Todd E. Ziegler
  • Patent number: 8987434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20150057155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 8822666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20130338005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hybrid promoters comprising a caulimovirus promoter operably linked to one or more of an EF1?, Act8, Act2 or Act11 promoter. The present invention also relates to novel DNA constructs comprising at least one expression cassette which comprises the hybrid promoter thereof. The present invention further relates to transgenic plants/seeds comprising such DNA constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: KAREN L. FINCHER, STANISLAW FLASINSKI, JACK Q. WILKINSON
  • Publication number: 20110277178
    Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jingdong Liu, Yihua Zhou, David K. Kovalic, Steven E. Screen, Jack E. Tabaska, Yongwei Cao, Scott E. Andersen, Michael D. Edgerton, Karen L. Fincher, Kim Hammond-Kosack, Thomas J. La Rosa, James D. Masucci, Martin Urban, Jinhua Xiao, Todd E. Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20110179531
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: David K. Kovalic, Yihua Zhou, Yongwei Cao, Jill Deikman, Paul C.C. Feng, Karen L. Fincher, Todd E. Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20100269230
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Karen L. FINCHER, Thomas J. La Rosa, David W. McCarter, Julie R. Pear
  • Publication number: 20100122384
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Jill Deikman, Paul C.C. Feng, Karen L. Fincher, Todd E. Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20090276922
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Thomas J. La Rosa, Jinhua Xiao
  • Patent number: 7557201
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Thomas J. La Rosa, Jinhua Xiao
  • Publication number: 20080168583
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Thomas J. La Rosa, David W. McCarter, Julie R. Pear
  • Publication number: 20080127376
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from cotton are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Thomas J. La Rosa, Jinhua Xiao
  • Patent number: 7141722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel plant expression constructs. More specifically the present invention provides DNA constructs comprising 5? regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 7112725
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel plant expression constructs. More specifically the present invention provides DNA constructs comprising 5? regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Karen L Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 6949696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel plant expression constructs. More specifically the present invention provides DNA constructs comprising 5? regulatory sequences for modulating the expression of operably linked genes in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology
    Inventors: Karen L. Fincher, Stanislaw Flasinski, Jack Q. Wilkinson