Patents by Inventor Kevin Hayes
Kevin Hayes 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: 10927409Abstract: The disclosed embodiments concern methods for determining sequences of interest using targeted unique molecular index (TUMI) sequences that are uniquely associated with individual polynucleotide fragments in plants, such as those present in a transgenic event, a site-specific mutation or a wild type variant. System, apparatus, and computer program products are also provided for determining a sequence of interest implementing the methods disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Inventors: Ananta Acharya, Amanda Gannon, Hena Guo, Kevin Hayes, Robyn Lynn Laskowski, Robert Ebow McEwan, Lasantha Ubayasena, Gina Marie Zastrow-Hayes
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Publication number: 20200032320Abstract: Methods for the high-throughput analysis of transgenic events are herein disclosed. The methods use libraries of sheared genomic DNA ligated to specialized adapters and pooled for sequence analysis and comparison to known genomic and insert sequence. The method finds use in detecting characterizing insertion site, transgene integrity, and transgene copy number.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: MARY BEATTY, KEVIN HAYES, JENNA HOFFMAN, HAINING LIN, GINA MARIE ZASTROW-HAYES
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Publication number: 20200024614Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: JENNIFER KARA BARRY, KEVIN HAYES, LU LIU, ERIC SCHEPERS, NASSER YALPANI
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Patent number: 10487352Abstract: Methods for the high-throughput analysis of transgenic events are herein disclosed. The methods use libraries of sheared genomic DNA ligated to specialized adapters and pooled for sequence analysis and comparison to known genomic and insert sequence. The method finds use in detecting characterizing insertion site, transgene integrity, and transgene copy number.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mary Beatty, Kevin Hayes, Jenna Hoffman, Haining Lin, Gina Zastrow-Hayes
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Patent number: 10480007Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignees: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: Jennifer Barry, Kevin Hayes, Lu Liu, Eric Schepers, Nasser Yalpani
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Publication number: 20180189711Abstract: A method and system for automatically assigning employees to work plurality of cash registers when the employees report for work is described. The system and method automatically compares the employee's qualifications to the current operational status of a plurality of cash registers and any parameters that may govern the operation of the cash registers such as age requirements for the sale of alcohol. The system automatically assigns an employee to a cash register and transmits real time operational status of those cash registers to a supervisor via a wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Allen Ashley, Anthony William Helms, Kevin Hayes, Johan Christophe Baer, Derric D'souza, Joshua David Osmon
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Patent number: 9928471Abstract: A method and system for automatically assigning employees to work plurality of cash registers when the employees report for work is described. The system and method automatically compares the employee's qualifications to the current operational status of a plurality of cash registers and any parameters that may govern the operation of the cash registers such as age requirements for the sale of alcohol. The system automatically assigns an employee to a cash register and transmits real time operational status of those cash registers to a supervisor via a wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Inventors: Allen Ashley, Anthony Helms, Kevin Hayes, Johan Christophe Baer, Derric D'Souza, Josh Osmon
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Publication number: 20180016626Abstract: Methods for the high-throughput analysis of transgenic events are herein disclosed. The methods use libraries of sheared genomic DNA ligated to specialized adapters and pooled for sequence analysis and comparison to known genomic and insert sequence. The method finds use in detecting characterizing insertion site, transgene integrity, and transgene copy number.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: MARY BEATTY, KEVIN HAYES, JENNA HOFFMAN, HAINING LIN, GINA ZASTROW-HAYES
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Patent number: 9797001Abstract: Methods for the high-throughput analysis of transgenic events are herein disclosed. The methods use libraries of sheared genomic DNA ligated to specialized adapters and pooled for sequence analysis and comparison to known genomic and insert sequence. The method finds use in detecting characterizing insertion site, transgene integrity, and transgene copy number.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mary Beatty, Kevin Hayes, Jenna Hoffman, Haining Lin, Gina Zastrow-Hayes
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Publication number: 20170166921Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: JENNIFER BARRY, KEVIN HAYES, LU LIU, ERIC SCHEPERS, NASSER YALPANI
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Publication number: 20160017349Abstract: Methods and compositions for maize target gene suppression and improving an agronomic trait through microRNAs or target gene modulation are disclosed. Polynucleotide constructs useful for gene silencing, or upregulation or modulation as well as cells, plants and seeds comprising the polynucleotides and methods for using microRNAs to silence a target gene are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Mule Ayele, KEVIN HAYES, CARL SIMMONS, SOBHANA SIVASANKAR, JOHN VAN HEMERT, BING-BING WANG
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Publication number: 20160002648Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to increase crop yield utilizing transgenic genes controlling plant growth and yield. The specific genes can be used to increase tissue growth and abiotic stress tolerance. Plants, plant progeny, seeds and tissues created by these methods are also described. Polynucleotides encoding the sequences are provided for expression in a plant of interest. Expression cassettes, plants, plant cells, plant parts and seeds comprising the sequences of the disclosure are further provided. In specific embodiments, the polynucleotide is operably linked to a constitutive promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: MEI GUO, KEVIN HAYES, BROOKE PETERSON-BURCH, CARL SIMMONS, SOBHANA SIVASANKAR, JIJUN ZOU
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Publication number: 20150240254Abstract: Genetic male sterile plants are provided in which complementing constructs result in suppression of a parental phenotype in the progeny. Methods to generate and maintain such plants and methods of use of said plants, are provided, including use of parental plants to produce sterile plants for hybrid seed production.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Mei Guo, Kevin Hayes, Mary Rupe, Bo Shen, Carl Simmons, Yongzhong Wu
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Patent number: 8895277Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions of polypeptides having isoprene synthase activity with improved performance characteristics. In particular, the present invention provides legume isoprene synthases for increased isoprene production in recombinant host cells.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignees: Danisco US Inc., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Mary K. Beatty, Kevin Hayes, Zhenglin Hou, David J. Meyer, Kishore Nannapaneni, Christopher L. Rife, Derek H. Wells, Gina M. Zastrow-Hayes
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Publication number: 20140315726Abstract: Methods for the high-throughput analysis of transgenic events are herein disclosed. The methods use libraries of sheared genomic DNA ligated to specialized adapters and pooled for sequence analysis and comparison to known genomic and insert sequence. The method finds use in detecting characterizing insertion site, transgene integrity, and transgene copy number.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INCInventors: Mary Beatty, Kevin Hayes, Jenna Hoffman, Haining Lin, Gina Zastrow-Hayes
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Publication number: 20140207505Abstract: A method and system for automatically assigning employees to work plurality of cash registers when the employees report for work is described. The system and method automatically compares the employee's qualifications to the current operational status of a plurality of cash registers and any parameters that may govern the operation of the cash registers such as age requirements for the sale of alcohol. The system automatically assigns an employee to a cash register and transmits real time operational status of those cash registers to a supervisor via a wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: WAL-MART STORES, INC.Inventors: ALLEN ASHLEY, ANTHONY HELMS, KEVIN HAYES, JOHAN CHRISTOPHE BAER, DERRIC D'SOUZA, JOSH OSMON
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Publication number: 20140165228Abstract: The present disclosure provides polynucleotide sequences relating to the diurnal cycling in maize leaf and ear tissues. The disclosure provides polynucleotide sequences and the use of encoded polypeptides associated with the oscillation. The disclosed sequences are responsible for controlling plant growth, source-sink relationships and yield in crop plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicants: E.I. DUPONT de NEMOURS, PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INCInventors: OLGA DANILEVSKAYA, Jeffrey E. Habben, Kevin Hayes, Carl Simmons, Stephane Deschamps
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Publication number: 20130330709Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions of polypeptides having isoprene synthase activity with improved performance characteristics. In particular, the present invention provides legume isoprene synthases for increased isoprene production in recombinant host cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicants: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Danisco US Inc.Inventors: Mary K. BEATTY, Kevin HAYES, Zhenglin HOU, David J. MEYER, Kishore NANNAPANENI, Christopher L. RIFE, Derek H. WELLS, Gina M. ZASTROW-HAYES
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Publication number: 20110272140Abstract: A field joint for connecting a plurality of downhole tool modules is disclosed. The modules include a housing and an electrical line. A bulkhead is coupled to a first module that includes a first conduit aperture for receiving an electrical connector assembly. The first electrical connector assembly is releasably coupled to the exterior portion of the first module and includes a first connector having a first end adapted for electrical coupling to an electrical line. A connector block is coupled to the second module that includes a second conduit aperture positioned to substantially face the first conduit aperture when the first and second modules are joined. A second electrical connector is disposed in the second conduit aperture and is electrically coupled to an electrical line such that an electrical contact is established with a second end of the first connector when the first and second modules are joined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Stephane Briquet, Steve Ervin, Kevin Hayes, Chris Del Campo, Joe Nahas
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Patent number: 8042611Abstract: A field joint for connecting a plurality of downhole tool modules is disclosed. The modules include a housing and an electrical line. A bulkhead is coupled to a first module that includes a first conduit aperture for receiving an electrical connector assembly. The first electrical connector assembly is releasably coupled to the exterior portion of the first module and includes a first connector having a first end adapted for electrical coupling to an electrical line. A connector block is coupled to the second module that includes a second conduit aperture positioned to substantially face the first conduit aperture when the first and second modules are joined. A second electrical connector is disposed in the second conduit aperture and is electrically coupled to an electrical line such that an electrical contact is established with a second end of the first connector when the first and second modules are joined.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Stephane Briquet, Steve Ervin, Kevin Hayes, Chris Del Campo, Joe Nahas