Patents Examined by Li Zheng
  • Maize hybrid X00R795
    Patent number: 11700824
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R795 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R795 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R795 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R795, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R795 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R795 and methods of using maize variety X00R795 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin A Fabrizius, Joseph Kevin Gogerty, Collin Lamkey, Ken Alan Mayberry, Jordon Michael Pace, Eric Scott Riedeman, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Herbicide-resistant grain sorghum
    Patent number: 11700809
    Abstract: A fluazifop-resistant sorghum cultivar designated ‘21534_ACCase-R’ and plants comprising a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 39 are disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from sorghum cultivar ‘21534_ACCase-R’ and those including SEQ ID NO: 39. Further, it provides methods for producing a sorghum plant by crossing ‘21534_ACCase-R’ with itself or another sorghum variety. The invention also encompasses any sorghum seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into ‘21534_ACCase-R’ through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding ‘21534_ACCase-R’ with another sorghum cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of The University of Arkansas, The Texas A&M University System, The United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board
    Inventors: Jason Keith Norsworthy, Muthukumar Bagavathiannan, William L. Rooney, George L. Hodnett
  • Maize inbred PH4CYJ
    Patent number: 11696545
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CYJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CYJ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CYJ 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 PH4CYJ or a locus conversion of PH4CYJ with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Andrew Jon Ross
  • Maize inbred 1PEVY61
    Patent number: 11696548
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PEVY61 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PEVY61 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PEVY61 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 1PEVY61 or a locus conversion of 1PEVY61 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Travis Korry Coleman
  • Maize inbred 1PACB31
    Patent number: 11696547
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PACB31 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PACB31 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PACB31 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 1PACB31 or a locus conversion of 1PACB31 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Inventor: Martin A Fabrizius
  • Maize inbred PH46NM
    Patent number: 11690342
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH46NM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH46NM with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH46NM 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 PH46NM or a locus conversion of PH46NM with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventor: Nicholas Adam Crowley
  • RNA-guided DNA nucleases and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11692182
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for cleaving a target DNA in eukaryotic cells with a guide RNA capable of hybridizing with a target sequence and an RNA-guided DNA nuclease are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jaishree Chittoor, Ervin Nagy, Keith H. Turner
  • Compositions and methods for control of insect infestations in plants
    Patent number: 11685930
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to controlling pest infestation by inhibiting one or more biological functions in an invertebrate pest. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling pest infestation by feeding one or more different recombinant double stranded RNA molecules to the pest in order to achieve a reduction in pest infestation through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic pesticidal agents for use in protecting plants from pest infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Larry A. Gilbertson, David K. Kovalic, Thomas J. LaRosa, Maolong Lu, Tichafa R. I. Munyikwa, James K. Roberts, Wei Wu, Bei Zhang
  • Recombinant fusion proteins for producing milk proteins in plants
    Patent number: 11685928
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing milk proteins in plants, which allow for safe, sustainable and humane production of milk proteins for commercial use, such as use in food compositions. The disclosure provides recombinant fusion proteins comprising a milk protein, or fragment thereof and a structured mammalian, avian, plant, or fungal protein, or fragment thereof. The disclosure also provides methods for producing the recombinant fusions proteins, and food compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Nobell Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Viviane Lanquar, Magi El-Richani
  • Gene combination and use thereof
    Patent number: 11674146
    Abstract: Provided are a gene combination used for controlling foreign gene expression in a specific plant tissue, and a method applying the gene combination to cultivate a transgenic plant. The method is used to cultivate, for example, an endosperm zero expression-type transgenic rice, i.e., rice grain endosperm produced by the rice does not contain any transgenic product protein synthesis and accumulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Zhejiang University, China National Rice Research Institute
    Inventors: Jumin Tu, Hao Chen, Peisong Hu, Ju Luo, Xiaobo Zhang, Yujun Liu
  • Variety corn line ADAA3608
    Patent number: 11653610
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ADAA3608, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ADAA3608 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ADAA3608, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ADAA3608, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventors: Adrian Jan De Dreu, Duane Paul Wolf
  • Maize inbred 1PVPL29
    Patent number: 11653611
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVPL29 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVPL29 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVPL29 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 1PVPL29 or a locus conversion of 1PVPL29 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Amber Belleba, Thomas Craig Kevern, Suzanne Michelle Mickelson
  • Maize hybrid variety ICH39956
    Patent number: 11647716
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are seed and plants of the maize hybrid variety designated ICH39956, as well as cells and cell cultures derived therefrom. Further disclosed are methods for producing seed, commodity products, and derived progeny plants from the maize hybrid variety designated ICH39956.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Agriculture Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric James Ford, Ryan Edward Frazier, Scott Clarence Stelpflug
  • Maize inbred 1PBLG71
    Patent number: 11641836
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PBLG71 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PBLG71 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PBLG71 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 1PBLG71 or a locus conversion of 1PBLG71 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventors: Guenole Boulch, Laurence Pauly
  • Maize inbred 1PVWP15
    Patent number: 11641834
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVWP15 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVWP15 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVWP15 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 1PVWP15 or a locus conversion of 1PVWP15 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Susanne Groh
  • Maize inbred 1PKGP36
    Patent number: 11641829
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKGP36 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKGP36 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKGP36 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 1PKGP36 or a locus conversion of 1PKGP36 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Mark Jacob Gadlage
  • Maize hybrid variety ICH19849
    Patent number: 11627713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are seed and plants of the maize hybrid variety designated ICH19849, as well as cells and cell cultures derived therefrom. Further disclosed are methods for producing seed, commodity products, and derived progeny plants from the maize hybrid variety designated ICH19849.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Agriculture Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric James Ford, Ryan Edward Frazier, Scott Clarence Stelpflug
  • Maize inbred PH4C8Y
    Patent number: 11627714
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4C8Y and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4C8Y with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4C8Y 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 PH4C8Y or a locus conversion of PH4C8Y with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: David Walter Whitaker
  • Maize inbred 1PUBE77
    Patent number: 11622521
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PUBE77 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PUBE77 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PUBE77 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 1PUBE77 or a locus conversion of 1PUBE77 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Inventors: Steven Paul King, Benoit Revol
  • Variety corn line KFX5367
    Patent number: 11617323
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KFX5367, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KFX5367 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KFX5367, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KFX5367, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Jason Cromley