Patents Assigned to The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
  • Compositions and methods for controlling arthropod parasite and pest infestations
    Patent number: 10927374
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Beeologics, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • LOW CALORIE NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS FOR MAINTAINING METABOLIC BALANCE
    Publication number: 20210045424
    Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional compositions (for example, sensorially acceptable nutritional compositions) that comprise a fruit component, a fiber component, and a micronutrient component. Also provided are methods of making and using the nutritional compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Bruce Ames, Mark Shigenaga, Michele M. Snyder, Joyce McCann, Tara McHugh, Donald A. Olson
  • Alkaline pH-modified edible casein-based films and coatings, and method for the making thereof
    Patent number: 10906950
    Abstract: Improved casein-based films are produced by adjusting the pH of a film-production suspension. The film-production suspension may contain a casein source, a plasticizer, and optionally a strengthening additive. The adjustment of the pH may be accomplished by the addition of an alkaline additive, such as a base, to achieve a desired pH value. The improved casein-based films have improved physical properties as compared to those produced without a pH-adjusted film-production suspension at least in part due to the chemical and structural changes imparted by the change in pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Laetitia Bonnaillie, Peggy M. Tomasula
  • Pinot noir grape products for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and other uses
    Patent number: 10894073
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for uses of grape products, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape products and grape seed flour, for use in promoting a healthy liver, promoting healthy fat content in a liver, for treating or preventing NAFLD, and other embodiments and uses as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignees: SONOMACEUTICALS, LLC, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
    Inventors: Torey James Arvik, Hyunsook Kim, Wallace H. Yokoyama, Scott R. Forsberg
  • Stable fungal blastospores and methods for their production, stabilization and use
    Patent number: 10889798
    Abstract: Described herein is a method for blastospore-based insect control products of entomopathogenic fungi including either B. bassiana or I. fumosorosea that produces high concentrations of stable, effective spores by identifying nutritional and environmental conditions required for the rapid production of high concentrations of a stable and infective yeast-like blastospore composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Mark A. Jackson, Gabriel Moura, Mascarin
  • In vitro parasite feeding system
    Patent number: 10888071
    Abstract: The system includes a feeding vessel having an inlet, an outlet, and a membrane positioned across an opening in the vessel. Parasites (preferably ticks) are allowed to attach themselves to the membrane so that as a feeding fluid (preferably blood) is circulated through the vessel, the parasites feed on the feeding fluid through the membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Massaro W. Ueti, Glen A. Scoles, Donald P. Knowles, Jr.
  • Polytriglycerides
    Patent number: 10844315
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyketone triglyceride compositions containing 8 to 16 ketone carbonyl moieties per triglyceride unit and methods of making. Also disclosed are polyimine triglyceride compositions having has 8 to 16 nitrogen moieties per triglyceride unit and methods of making. Also disclosed are polyamine triglyceride compositions containing 8 to 16 nitrogen moieties per triglyceride unit and methods of making.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Rogers E. Harry-O'Kuru, Girma Biresaw, Rex E. Murray
  • Bio-based composites, composite materials, and adhesives
    Patent number: 10844224
    Abstract: A method for producing an engineered wood material may include a matrix material and filler material. In some embodiments, a separate binder and/or adhesive is not required. The matrix and filler materials may be bio-based and/or renewable materials. The engineered wood material may be produced by compressing the mixed components together under pressure at an elevated temperature for a predetermined amount of time. An advantage of the present invention may be that such materials are easily and cheaply replenished, as opposed to non-bio-based materials which include petroleum-based or other non-renewable products in their manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Brent Tisserat
  • Hexaploid plant that possesses a multiflorum cytoplasm useful for producing rhizomatous hybrids
    Patent number: 10813323
    Abstract: The tall fescue DH66OP Accession No. PI 690020 represents a genetic stock possessing an L. multiflorum cytoplasm that can enhance or induce rhizome formation across various genotypes. DH66OP may allow for the transfer the L. multiflorum cytoplasm to additional tall fescue genotypes for the recovery of genotypes expressing rhizomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Bryan K. Kindiger
  • Sorghum-derived transcription regulatory elements predominantly active in root hair cells and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10815491
    Abstract: Transcription regulatory elements, namely promoter and terminator sequences, obtained from Sorghum bicolor that drive RNA transcription predominately in root hair cells are described, as well as cassettes, expression vectors, and genetically modified plants containing these transcription regulatory elements. The genetically modified plants can be gymnosperms, dicots, or monocots. Methods of directing transcription of a heterologous polynucleotide under control of these transcription regulatory elements in a genetically modified plant's root hair cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Scott R. Baerson, Zhiqiang Pan, James J Polashock
  • Double strand RNA-mediated RNA interference through feeding detrimental to larval (gypsy moth)
    Patent number: 10808261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh
  • Compositions containing a bitter tastant and at least one sophorolipid, and methods of reducing bitter taste attributed to a bitter tastant in an edible composition
    Patent number: 10799590
    Abstract: A composition comprising a bitter tastant and at least one sophorolipid and optionally a carrier; wherein the composition is edible and wherein the bitter taste of said bitter tastant is reduced. A method of reducing bitter taste attributed to a bitter tastant in an edible composition, said method comprising adding to said edible composition an effective amount of at least one sophorolipid and optionally a carrier; such that any bitter taste induced by the bitter tastant is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Monell Chemical Senses Center
    Inventors: Daniel Solaiman, Richard D Ashby, Mehmet Hakan Ozdener, Alexander Bachmanov
  • Therapeutic use of chardonnay seed products
    Patent number: 10772924
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to health benefits of Chardonnay seed products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: SONOMACEUTICALS, LLC, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
    Inventors: Torey James Arvik, Rebecca Susan Lipson, Wallace H. Yokoyama
  • Method to develop high oleic acid soybeans using conventional soybean breeding techniques
    Patent number: 10774337
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a soybean plant with mutations in FAD2-1A and FAD2-1B. Moreover, the present invention is directed to seeds from said plants with altered ratios of monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats. In particular, the present invention is directed to plants where the plants exhibit elevated levels of oleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: The Curators of the University of Missouri, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Kristin D. Bilyeu, James Grover Shannon, Jeong-Dong Lee, Anh Tung Pham
  • Bacteriophage-based electrochemical biosensor
    Patent number: 10768177
    Abstract: A biosensor for detecting bacteria may use bacteriophages in a sandwich-assay system. The biosensor may include a capture element and a detection element. The capture element may include a substrate and a bacteriophage. The detection element may include a bacteriophage and a signal amplification element. The biosensor may be utilized such that the target bacterium is sandwiched between the capture element and the detection element, and a quantifiable signal may be generated to measure the amount of bacteria in a sample. The biosensor of the present invention utilizes direct sensing to detect the bacteria in the sample as opposed to indirect sensing methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Vivian C. Wu, Irwin Quintela
  • Methods and systems for non-invasive measurement of soil chlorine and/or nitrogen content and for detecting sub-surface chlorine or nitrogen-containing objects
    Patent number: 10753891
    Abstract: The presence of chlorine and nitrogen are determined and measured using a non-invasive portable neutron-generating and gamma ray detecting system(s). Portable devices of the present invention can also be used to detect chlorine and/or nitrogen-containing underground objects rapidly and on-site. Devices and systems described herein can be operated remotely and pre-programmed with search patterns, guided by an operator remotely, or programmed to home in on high-chlorine and/or nitrogen concentration areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Henry A. Torbert, III, Stephen A. Prior, Aleksandr G. Kavetskiy, Galina N. Yakubova
  • Modified enzymes for producing increased isomelezitose
    Patent number: 10745675
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the synthesis of the trisaccharide, isomelezitose, using genetically modified glucansucrase enzymes from representative microorganisms, including lactic acid bacteria such as Leuconostoc mesenteroides. Various modified enzymes are detailed, increasing isomelezitose yields and provide the foundation for large-scale production of isomelezitose for food, industrial and biomedical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gregory L. Cote, Christopher D. Skory
  • Hardy kiwi plant named ‘Tango’
    Patent number: PP32617
    Abstract: A new hardy kiwi is of the variety denominated ‘Tango’ Actinidia chinensis Planch, originated from open pollination of A. chinensis selections collected in Rome. This new kiwi can be distinguished by its cold hardiness, high fruit quality, and relatively large fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Ralph Scorza, Mark Demuth
  • Hemlock tree named ‘Traveler’
    Patent number: PP32784
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid Tsuga cultivar tree named ‘Traveler’ is disclosed, characterized by a slightly weeping and graceful pyramidal habit, tolerance to hemlock woolly adelgid, and moderately slow growth rate. ‘Traveler’ is well-suited for use as a landscape tree in a large yard or park. It transplants well from containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Susan E. Bentz
  • Red leaf peach rootstock named ‘JAM 23’
    Patent number: PP32854
    Abstract: This invention relates to new and distinct cultivar of peach rootstock tree named ‘Jam 23’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its cold hardiness and late blooming making it suitable for the reliable production of rootstock seeds with red leaf color, high levels of germination and cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Ralph Scorza