Patents by Inventor Nicole L. Arnold

Nicole L. Arnold 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: 20200385752
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel gene referred to herein as DSM-2. This gene was identified in Streptomyces coelicolor A3. The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR. The subject invention also provides plant-optimized genes encoding DSM-2 proteins. DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plants and plant cells to the herbicides glufosinate and bialaphos. One preferred use of the subject genes areas selectable markers. The use of this gene as a selectable marker in a bacterial system can increase efficiency for plant transformations. Use of DSM-2 as the sole selection marker eliminates the need for an additional medicinal antibiotic marker (such as ampicillin resistance) during cloning. Various other uses are also possible according to the subject invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Justin M Lira, Terry Wright, Andrew E. Robinson, Sean Russell, Donald J Merlo, Steven Webb, Nicole L Arnold, Kelley E Smith
  • Publication number: 20200385751
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel gene referred to herein as DSM-2. This gene was identified in Streptomyces coelicolor A3. The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR. The subject invention also provides plant-optimized genes encoding DSM-2 proteins. DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plants and plant cells to the herbicides glufosinate and bialaphos. One preferred use of the subject genes are as selectable markers. The use of this gene as a selectable marker in a bacterial system can increase efficiency for plant transformations. Use of DSM-2 as the sole selection marker eliminates the need for an additional medicinal antibiotic marker (such as ampicillin resistance) during cloning. Various other uses are also possible according to the subject invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Justin M Lira, Terry Wright, Andrew E. Robinson, Sean Russell, Donald J Merlo, Steven Webb, Nicole L Arnold, Kelley E Smith
  • Patent number: 10752913
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel gene referred to herein as DSM-2. This gene was identified in Sterptomyces coelicolor A3. The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR. The subject invention also provides plant-optimized genes encoding DSM-2 proteins, DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plants and plant cells to the herbicides glufosinate and bialaphos. One preferred use of the subject genes are as selectable markers. The use of this gene as a selectable marker in a bacterial system can increase efficiency for plant transformations. Use of DSM-2 as the sole selection marker eliminates the need for an additional medicinal antibiotic marker (such as ampicillin resistance) during cloning. Various other uses are also possible according to the subject invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Justin M. Lira, Terry R. Wright, Sean M. Russell, Donald J. Merlo, Steven R. Webb, Nicole L. Arnold, Andrew E. Robinson, Kelley A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10662434
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Qihua C. Cai, Vipula K. Shukla, Joseph F. Petolino, Lisa W. Baker, Robbi J. Garrison, Ryan C. Blue, Jon C. Mitchell, Nicole L. Arnold, Sarah E. Worden, Jeffrey C. Miller, Fyodor Urnov
  • Patent number: 9402358
    Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Yunxing C. Cui, Jill R. Bryan, Donald G. Maum, Gregory J. Gilles, Terry R. Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L. Arnold, Nathan J. VanOpdorp, Tina M. Kaiser, Ning Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160130314
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Qihua C. Cai, Vipula K. Shukla, Joseph F. Petolino, Lisa W. Baker, Robbi J. Garrison, Ryan C. Blue, Jon C. Mitchell, Nicole L. Arnold, Sarah E. Worden, Jeffrey C. Miller, Fyodor Urnov
  • Patent number: 9187758
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignees: Sangamo BioSciences, Inc., Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Qihua C. Cai, Vipula K. Shukla, Joseph F. Petolino, Lisa W. Baker, Robbi J. Garrison, Ryan C. Blue, Jon C. Mitchell, Nicole L. Arnold, Sarah E. Worden, Jeffrey Miller, Fyodor Urnov
  • Patent number: 9127289
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D and other phenoxy auxin herbicides, but also to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention alone or “stacked” together with another herbicide resistance gene, preferably a glyphosate resistance gene, so as to provide broader and more robust weed control, increased treatment flexibility, and improved herbicide resistance management options. More specifically, preferred enzymes and genes for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD (aryloxyalkanoate dioxygenase) genes and proteins. No ?-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase enzyme has previously been reported to have the ability to degrade herbicides of different chemical classes and modes of action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Donald J. Merlo, Nicole L. Arnold
  • Patent number: 8921112
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignees: Dow AgroSciences LLC, Sangamo BioSciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Qihua C. Cai, Vipula K. Shukla, Joseph F. Petolino, Lisa W. Baker, Robbi J. Garrison, Ryan C. Blue, Jon C. Mitchell, Nicole L. Arnold, Sarah E. Worden, Jeffrey Miller, Fyodor Urnov
  • Patent number: 8598413
    Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided. The subject invention also includes related methods of controlling weeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciecnes, LLC.
    Inventors: Yunxing Cui, Jill Rene Bryan, Donald Glynn Maum, Terry Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L Arnold, Nathan VanOpdorp, Tina Marie Kaiser, Ning Zhou, Steve Allan McMaster, Mark Allen Peterson, Leon Bo Braxton, Gregory J. Gilles
  • Publication number: 20120222153
    Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Yunxing C. Cui, Jill R. Bryan, Donald G. Maum, Gregory J. Gilles, Terry R. Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L. Arnold, Nathan J. VanOpdorp, Tina M. Kaiser, Ning Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110289620
    Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided. The subject invention also includes related methods of controlling weeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Yunxing Cui, Jill Rene Bryan, Donald Glynn Maum, Terry Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L. Arnold, Nathan Vanopdorp, Tina Marie Kaiser, Ning Zhou, Steve Allan McMaster, Mark Allen Peterson, Leon Bo Braxton, Gregory J. Gilles
  • Publication number: 20110124503
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D and other phenoxy auxin herbicides, but also to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention alone or “stacked” together with another herbicide resistance gene, preferably a glyphosate resistance gene, so as to provide broader and more robust weed control, increased treatment flexibility, and improved herbicide resistance management options. More specifically, preferred enzymes and genes for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD (aryloxyalkanoate dioxygenase) genes and proteins. No ?-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase enzyme has previously been reported to have the ability to degrade herbicides of different chemical classes and modes of action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Donald J. Merlo, Nicole L. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20110107455
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel gene referred to herein as DSM-2. This gene was identified in Sterptomyces coelicolor A3. The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR. The subject invention also provides plant-optimized genes encoding DSM-2 proteins, DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plants and plant cells to the herbicides glufosinate and bialaphos. One preferred use of the subject genes are as selectable markers. The use of this gene as a selectable marker in a bacterial system can increase efficiency for plant transformations. Use of DSM-2 as the sole selection marker eliminates the need for an additional medicinal antibiotic marker (such as ampicillin resistance) during cloning. Various other uses are also possible according to the subject invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Justin M. Lira, Terry R. Wright, Sean M. Russell, Donald J. Merlo, Steven Robert Webb, Nicole L. Arnold, Andrew E. Robinson, Kelley A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090111188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Qihua C. Cai, Vipula K. Shukla, Joseph F. Petolino, Lisa W. Baker, Robbi J. Garrison, Ryan C. Blue, Jon C. Mitchell, Nicole L. Arnold, Sarah E. Worden, Jeffrey Miller, Fyodor Urnov
  • Publication number: 20090093366
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D and other phenoxy auxin herbicides, but also to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention alone or “stacked” together with another herbicide resistance gene, preferably a glyphosate resistance gene, so as to provide broader and more robust weed control, increased treatment flexibility, and improved herbicide resistance management options. More specifically, preferred enzymes and genes for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD (aryloxyalkanoate dioxygenase) genes and proteins. No ?-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase enzyme has previously been reported to have the ability to degrade herbicides of different chemical classes and modes of action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Donald J. Merlo, Nicole L. Arnold
  • Publication number: 20080182332
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Qihua C. Cai, Vipula K. Shukla, Joseph F. Petolino, Lisa W. Baker, Robbi J. Garrison, Ryan C. Blue, Jon C. Mitchell, Nicole L. Arnold, Sarah E. Worden, Jeffrey Miller, Fyodor Urnov