Patents by Inventor Mahak Kapoor

Mahak Kapoor 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).

  • Publication number: 20230203489
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20230035621
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 11377667
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Publication number: 20220010308
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. In particular, this application provides and discloses insecticidal nucleic acid molecules that target Varroa calmodulin gene sequences. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Alex INBERG, Mahak KAPOOR
  • Publication number: 20220002720
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Alex INBERG, Mahak KAPOOR, Jay EVANS
  • Publication number: 20210230594
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 10968449
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Patent number: 10927374
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Beeologics, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • Patent number: 10907152
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. In particular, this application provides and discloses insecticidal nucleic acid molecules that target Varroa calmodulin gene sequences. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor
  • Patent number: 10760086
    Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Mahak Kapoor, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • Publication number: 20200165627
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 10597676
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Publication number: 20190203206
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. In particular, this application provides and discloses insecticidal nucleic acid molecules that target Varroa calmodulin gene sequences. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Alex INBERG, Mahak KAPOOR
  • Publication number: 20180371459
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • Publication number: 20180346923
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. Crawford, Xiangqian Li, Mahak Kapoor, Deryck Jeremy Williams
  • Patent number: 10100306
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • Patent number: 10000767
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Crawford, Xiangqian Li, Mahak Kapoor, Deryck Jeremy Williams
  • Publication number: 20180066278
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Publication number: 20180002691
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 9856495
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor