Patents by Inventor Robert D. Sammons

Robert D. Sammons 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).

  • Polynucleotide molecules for gene regulation in plants
    Patent number: 11812738
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e. g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Robert D Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C. C. Feng, Andrei Y Kouranov, Scott E Andersen
  • Polynucleotide molecules for gene regulation in plants
    Patent number: 9988634
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e. g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Robert D Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C. C. Feng, Andrei Y Kouranov, Scott E Andersen
  • Method for controlling herbicide-resistant plants
    Patent number: 9121022
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e.g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Robert D. Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C. C. Feng, Andrei Y. Kouranov, Scott E. Andersen
  • Polynucleotide Molecules for Gene Regulation in Plants
    Publication number: 20140057789
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e.g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Robert D Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C. C. Feng, Andrei Y. Kouranov, Scott E. Andersen
  • Polynucleotide Molecules for Gene Regulation in Plants
    Publication number: 20140018241
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e.g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Robert D Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C. C. Feng, Andrei Y. Kouranov, Scott E. Andersen
  • POLYNUCLEOTIDE MOLECULES FOR GENE REGULATION IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20130047297
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e. g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Robert D. Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C.C. Feng, Andrei Y. Kouranov, Scott E. Andersen
  • POLYNUCLEOTIDE MOLECULES FOR GENE REGULATION IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20110296556
    Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e.g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: ROBERT D. SAMMONS, SERGEY IVASHUTA, HONG LIU, DAFU WANG, PAUL C. C. FENG, ANDREI Y. KOURANOV, SCOTT E. ANDERSEN
  • CROPPING SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING WEEDS
    Publication number: 20110245080
    Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Greg Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
  • Cropping systems for managing weeds
    Patent number: 7939721
    Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Greg Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
  • CROPPING SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING WEEDS
    Publication number: 20080305952
    Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Grey Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
  • Method of controlling insects
    Patent number: 5558862
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopteran and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons
  • Method of controlling insects
    Patent number: 5554369
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopterans and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons
  • Method of controlling insects
    Patent number: 5518908
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopterans and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons