Patents Examined by Charles Logsdon
  • Patent number: 11434496
    Abstract: Provided is a recombinant vector including a new BiP gene fragment, and when a target protein is prepared using the recombinant vector of the subject matter, use stability can be enhanced and the production amount of target protein can also be increased by minimizing a foreign peptide sequence remaining in the target protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: BIOAPPLICATIONS INC.
    Inventor: Yongjik Lee
  • Patent number: 11432509
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH433C and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH433C with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH433C through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH433C or a locus conversion of PH433C with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Kelvin Grandy Grant
  • Patent number: 11434498
    Abstract: A method of transforming a mitochondrion of a plant cell to express a nitrogenase enzyme includes exposing the plant cell to a mitochondrial-targeting nanocarrier polypeptide and one or more nucleic acids encoding the nitrogenase enzyme. The one or more genes encoding the nitrogenase enzyme can be one or more Klebsiella nif genes. The method can be used to generate plants which have the capability of fixing atmospheric elemental nitrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
    Inventors: François Eudes, Alicja Ziemienowicz
  • Patent number: 11432501
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DCG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DCG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DCG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4DCG or a locus conversion of PH4DCG with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Douglas De Vries, Joseph Kevin Gogerty, Christopher Cole Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 11427831
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetic construct comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding cytokinin biosynthetic isopentenyl-transferase enzyme (IPT) operable linked to a promoter allowing expression of said nucleic acid sequence in cambial cells. The invention relates also a method for producing a transgenic plant capable of increased biomass production and/or increased stem volume growth compared to wild type plant and a method for improving the production of biomass and/or increased stem volume growth in trees, as well as to a tree that over expresses an endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequence encoding IPT in cambial cells and a wood product obtainable from the transgenic tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Stora Enso OYJ
    Inventors: Juha Immanen, Yrjö Helariutta, Kaisa Nieminen
  • Patent number: 11425876
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011033. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011033, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011033 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011033.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Fufa H. Birru, Christian J. Buffard, Jeffrey M. Sernett
  • Patent number: 11425875
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011092. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011092, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011092 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011092.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Holland, Jeffrey M. Sernett, Gary R. Stangland
  • Patent number: 11419289
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011430. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011430, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011430 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011430.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Holland, James R. Larkins, Daniel J. Lubich
  • Patent number: 11419288
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011128. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011128, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011128 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011128.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep Bhatnagar, Gregory J. Holland, Gary R. Stangland
  • Patent number: 11421004
    Abstract: Provided are isolated polypeptides which are at least 80% homologous to SEQ ID NOs: 182-184, 186-202, 204-216, 219-223, 225, 227-232, 235-236, 238, 240-260, 262-268, 270-275, 277-287, 289-297, 3651-3671, 3686, 3720-3721, 3724, 3727, 3735, 3754, 3774, 3795-4304, 4316, 4374, 4425, 4464, 4481-4813, 4824, 4833, 4843-4844, 4867-4869, 4888, 4890-4891, 5005-5050, 5053-5070, 5093, 5217, 5231, 5233, 5239, 5246, 5255, 5257-5296, 5412, 5415-5429, 5447-5456, 5465-5673, 5675-5686, 5688-5695, 5697-5698, 5700, 5702-5707, 5709-5715, 5717-5785, 5831, 5869, 5980, 6010-6043, 6045-6053, 6055-6093, 6132, 6383, 6405, 6493, 6523, 6533-6537, and 6563-6589, isolated polynucleotides encoding same, nucleic acid constructs comprising same, transgenic cells expressing same, transgenic plants expressing same and method of using same for increasing yield, abiotic stress tolerance, growth rate, biomass, vigor, oil content, photosynthetic capacity, seed yield, fiber yield, fiber quality, fiber length, and/or nitrogen use efficiency of a plan
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Evogene Ltd.
    Inventors: Lidor Gil, Dror Hilman, Ruth Van-Oss Pinhasi, Ronit Rimon Knopf, Yaacov Micha Brog, Noa Matarasso, Limor Poraty-Gavra, Yifat Louba Ofir-Birin, Yael Galon Wolfenson, Hagai Karchi
  • Patent number: 11412687
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48CM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48CM with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48CM through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH48CM or a locus conversion of PH48CM with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventors: Lori Lisa Carrigan, Martin A Fabrizius
  • Patent number: 11412685
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DP6 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DP6 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DP6 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4DP6 or a locus conversion of PH4DP6 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Jean-Marc Montpetit
  • Patent number: 11412684
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CFZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CFZ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CFZ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4CFZ or a locus conversion of PH4CFZ with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Eric Scott Riedeman
  • Patent number: 11414670
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Edwards M. Allen, Jayanand Boddu, Charles R. Dietrich, Alexander Goldshmidt, Miya Howell, Kevin R. Kosola, Anil Neelam, Thomas L. Slewinski, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Huai Wang, Sivalinganna Manjunath, Linda Rymarquis
  • Patent number: 11406076
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011155. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011155, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011155 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011155.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Sandeep Bhatnagar, Gregory J. Holland, Gary R. Stangland
  • Patent number: 11408011
    Abstract: The chloroplast vesiculation (CV) gene encodes a protein associated with stress-induced chloroplast degradation. Inhibiting expression or activity of the protein inhibits or delays stress-induced chloroplast degradation and confers tolerance to a variety of stress conditions. Alternatively, enhancing CV expression or activity promotes chloroplast degradation and enhances nutrient assimilation in desired sink tissues, such as young leaves, fruit, or seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Eduardo Blumwald, Songhu Wang
  • Patent number: 11399489
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011026. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011026, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011026 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011026.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Ty J. Barten, Paul T. Nelson
  • Patent number: 11399487
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV426610. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV426610, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV426610 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV426610 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV426610.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventor: Devin Michael Nichols
  • Patent number: 11399488
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011037. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011037, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011037 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011037.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Christian J. Buffard, Jeffrey M. Sernett, Gary R. Stangland
  • Patent number: 11388871
    Abstract: Melon plants exhibiting resistance to Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with a ToLCNDV resistance phenotype. Such plants include melon plants comprising introgressed genomic regions conferring disease resistance. Compositions, including novel polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed disease resistance alleles, are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC
    Inventors: Susana García Andrés, Maria Dolores Hernandez, Robyn L. Morgan