Patents Assigned to Chrysantis, Inc.
  • Pearl millet line 53-1-1 with PP3 gene and all derivatives produced by any method
    Patent number: 7750214
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pearl millet plant, seed, variety, parental line and hybrid. More specifically the invention relates to a pearl millet plant having a mutant allele that increases purple pigmentation in many plant parts. The invention relates to crossing inbreds, varieties, and hybrids containing the purple allele to produce novel types and hybrids of pearl millet and other compatible millet species, both for pigment extraction and ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Chrysantis, Inc.
    Inventor: David John Andrews
  • Mixed zeaxanthin ester concentrate and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7081478
    Abstract: Mixed zeaxanthin C8–C20 carboxylic acid esters in which the mixed zeaxanthin esters constitute about 50 mg/g or more of the concentrate and wherein the zeaxanthin is about 20 percent or more of the total carotenoids present when assayed after saponification are disclosed, as are the products that can be made from such a concentrate, as well as the several uses for mixed zeaxanthin esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Chrysantis, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal Hauptmann, Manuel Pavon, Audrey Charles