Patents by Inventor SALVADOR P. LOPEZ

SALVADOR P. LOPEZ 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).

  • Antisense oligonucleotide and double stranded RNAS for control of hemipteran and lepidopteran pests
    Patent number: 11795458
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides oligonucleotides and double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) targeting Hemipteran and Lepidopteran insect pests. Bantam-sequence targets are detailed and shown to be effective targets for RNAi induction utilizing multiple dsRNAs, antisense oligonucleotides, and modified dsRNAs (e.g., 2?-O-methylated and dsRNAs containing non-canonical nucleosides).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Wayne B Hunter, Salvador P. Lopez
  • ANTISENSE OLIGONUCLEOTIDE AND DOUBLE STRANDED RNAS FOR CONTROL OF HEMIPTERAN AND LEPIDOPTERAN PESTS
    Publication number: 20220195435
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides oligonucleotides and double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) targeting Hemipteran and Lepidopteran insect pests. Bantam-sequence targets are detailed and shown to be effective targets for RNAi induction utilizing multiple dsRNAs, antisense oligonucleotides, and modified dsRNAs (e.g., 2?-O-methylated and dsRNAs containing non-canonical nucleosides).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: WAYNE B. HUNTER, SALVADOR P. LOPEZ