Patents by Inventor Steven Craig Bobzin

Steven Craig Bobzin 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: 20210060137
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutrient compositions formulated to provide enhanced bioavailability when administered by or taken by a subject. A nutrient composition includes one or more nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, micronutrients, amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes, plant extracts, botanicals, and/or herbal ingredients. At least a portion of the nutrients is comprised of one or more micronized nutrients having an average particle size of about 1 ?m to about 100 ?m. At least a portion of the mineral component is comprised of one or more chelated minerals. The composition also includes an absorption-promoting probiotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Michele L. McRae, Lisa C. Offringa, Susan L. Trimbo
  • Publication number: 20170349908
    Abstract: Materials and methods for identifying lignin regulatory region-regulatory protein associations are disclosed. Materials and methods for modulating lignin accumulation are also disclosed. In addition, methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) the level of a component (e.g., protein, oil, lignin, carbon, a carotenoid, or a triterpenoid) in plants are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Nestor Apuya, Karen Chiang, Elena Doukhanina, Kenneth Feldmann, Boris Jankowski, Emilio Margolles-Clark, Daniel Mumenthaler, Jack Okamuro, Joon-Hyun Park, Amr Saad Ragab, Joel Cruz Rarang, Richard Schneeberger, Jennifer E. Van Fleet, Ke Zhang
  • Patent number: 9758790
    Abstract: Materials and Methods for identifying lignin regulatory region-regulatory protein associations are disclosed. Materials and methods for modulating lignin accumulation are also disclosed. In addition, methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) the level of a component (e.g., protein, oil, lignin, carbon, a carotenoid, or a triterpenoid) in plants are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Nestor Apuya, Karen Chiang, Elena Doukhanina, Kenneth Feldmann, Boris Jankowski, Daniel Mumenthaler, Joon-Hyun Park, Amr Saad Ragab, Joel Cruz Rarang, Richard Schneeberger, Jennifer E. Van Fleet, Ke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130212735
    Abstract: Materials and Methods for identifying lignin regulatory region-regulatory protein associations are disclosed. Materials and methods for modulating lignin accumulation are also disclosed. In addition, methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) the level of a component (e.g., protein, oil, lignin, carbon, a carotenoid, or a triterpenoid) in plants are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Nestor Apuya, Karen Chiang, Elena Doukhanina, Kenneth Feldmann, Boris Jankowski, Emilio Margolles-Clark, Daniel Mumenthaler, Jack Okamuro, Joon-Hyun Park, Amr Saad Ragab, Joel Cruz Rarang, Richard Schneeberger, Jennifer E. Van Fleet, Ke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130031675
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) carbon levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding carbon-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased carbon levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Richard Schneeberger, Emilio Margolles-Clark, Joon-Hyun Park, Boris Jankowski, Steven Craig Bobzin
  • Patent number: 8362322
    Abstract: Materials and methods for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) lignin content in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding lignin-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to generate transgenic plants having a modulated lignin content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Nestor Apuya, Steven Craig Bobzin, Jack Okamuro, Ke Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120331583
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) oil levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding oil-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased oil levels and plant products produced from plants having increased oil levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: CERES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Daniel Mumenthaler, Boris Jankowski, Joel Cruz Rarang
  • Patent number: 8299320
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) carbon levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding carbon-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased carbon levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Schneeberger, Emilio Margolles-Clark, Joon-Hyun Park, Boris Jankowski, Steven Craig Bobzin
  • Patent number: 8222482
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) oil levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding oil-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased oil levels and plant products produced from plants having increased oil levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Daniel Mumenthaler, Boris Jankowski, Joel Cruz Rarang
  • Publication number: 20120115230
    Abstract: Materials and methods for identifying lignin regulatory region-regulatory protein associations are disclosed. Materials and methods for modulating lignin accumulation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: CERES, INC.
    Inventors: Nestor Apuya, Steven Craig Bobzin, Joon-Hyun Park, Elena Doukhanina
  • Patent number: 8124839
    Abstract: Materials and methods for identifying terpenoid regulatory region-regulatory protein associations are disclosed. Materials and methods for modulating expression of a sequence interest are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Joon-Hyun Park, Nestor Apuya, Steven Craig Bobzin
  • Patent number: 8088975
    Abstract: Materials and methods for identifying lignin regulatory region-regulatory protein associations are disclosed. Materials and methods for modulating lignin accumulation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Nestor Apuya, Steven Craig Bobzin, Joon-Hyun Park, Elena Doukhanina
  • Patent number: 8076535
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to plants having modulated (e.g., increased) levels of sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose, and/or sucrose). For example, this document provides plants having increased sugar levels as well as methods and materials for making plants and plant products having increased sugar levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Jankowski, Kenneth Feldmann, Steven Craig Bobzin
  • Publication number: 20110113508
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) carotenoid levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding carotenoid-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased carotenoid levels and plant products produced from plants having increased carotenoid levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: CERES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Joon-Hyun Park, Boris Jankowski, Karen Chiang, Amr Saad Ragab
  • Patent number: 7795503
    Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for identifying regulatory region-regulatory protein associations and modulating expression of a sequence of interest. For example, a plant cell is provided containing a regulatory protein that can modulate expression of one or more genes involved in alkaloid biosynthesis in plants, which, in turn, can modulate the amount and/or rate of biosynthesis of one or more alkaloid compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Nestor Apuya, Steven Craig Bobzin, Joon-Hyun Park
  • Publication number: 20100151109
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, protein levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding protein-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased protein levels and plant products produced from plants having increased protein levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Amr Saad Ragab, Steven Craig Bobzin, Daniel Mumenthaler, Joel Cruz Rarang
  • Publication number: 20100062137
    Abstract: Plants and plant cells having modulated levels of tocopherols and/or tocotrienols are described herein. Materials and methods for making plants and plant cells with modulated levels of tocopherols and/or tocotrienols are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Boris Jankowski, Amr Saad Ragab, Joon-Hyun Park, Jennifer E. Van Fleet
  • Publication number: 20100058498
    Abstract: Materials and methods for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) lignin content in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding lignin-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to generate transgenic plants having a modulated lignin content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Nestor Apuya, Steven Craig Bobzin, Jack Okamuro
  • Publication number: 20100024070
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) oil levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding oil-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased oil levels and plant products produced from plants having increased oil levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Daniel Mumenthaler, Joel Cruz Rarang
  • Publication number: 20090324797
    Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating (e.g., increasing or decreasing) oil levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding oil-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased oil levels and plant products produced from plants having increased oil levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Craig Bobzin, Daniel Mumenthaler, Boris Jankowski, Joel Cruz Rarang