Patents by Inventor Nancy Moran

Nancy Moran 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).

  • ENGINEERED MICROBIAL POPULATION
    Publication number: 20230026506
    Abstract: Provided herein are genetically engineered bacteria that are native to a host insect microbiome. Further provided are methods of inducing RNA interference in an insect, such as a bee, by administering the genetically engineered bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Nancy Moran, Jeffrey Barrick, Sean Leonard
  • Engineered microbial population
    Patent number: 11382989
    Abstract: Provided herein are genetically engineered bacteria that are native to a host insect microbiome. Further provided are methods of inducing RNA interference in an insect, such as a bee, by administering the genetically engineered bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Nancy Moran, Jeffrey Barrick, Sean Leonard
  • BEE GUT MICROBIAL FORMULATION FOR USE AS A PROBIOTIC FOR IMPROVED BEE HEALTH AND PATHOGEN RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20220152128
    Abstract: Provided herein are defined bacterial co-cultures, and methods of generating the same. Further provided are methods of using the defined bacterial co-cultures as probiotics to prevent diseases or disorders in bees and bee colonies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Nancy A. Moran, Sean Leonard, Waldan Kwong, Jenkyn Elijah Powell
  • ENGINEERED MICROBIAL POPULATION
    Publication number: 20190015528
    Abstract: Provided herein are genetically engineered bacteria that are native to a host insect microbiome. Further provided are methods of inducing RNA interference in an insect, such as a bee, by administering the genetically engineered bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Nancy Moran, Jeffrey Barrick, Sean Leonard
  • Method and Apparatus for Making Irregularly Textured Hose
    Publication number: 20100012216
    Abstract: Stamping, embossing, imprinting and casting methods and apparatus for manufacturing a garden hose having an outer surface including a plurality of irregularly textured areas extending radially from that surface so that frictional engagement with the surface is increased and the surface is physically camouflaged to be vine-like in appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Valerie Salatino, Nancy Moran
  • Irregularly textured apparatus for conveying fluid
    Publication number: 20070045907
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of manufacture that include a hollow tubular structure having an inner surface and an outer surface, with the inner surface being in contact with a fluid and the outer surface including a plurality of irregularly textured areas extending radially from that surface so that frictional engagement with the surface is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Valerie Salatino, Nancy Moran
  • Vine hose
    Patent number: D552720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventors: Valerie Salatino, Nancy Moran