Patents by Inventor Andreas Vilcinskas

Andreas Vilcinskas 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: 20170130243
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah Worden, Meghan L.F. Frey, Murugesan Rangasamy, Kanika Arora, Balaji Veeramani, Premchand Gandra, Elane Fishilevich, Chaoxian Geng, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20170107535
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah Worden, Meghan Frey, Murugesan Rangasamy, Premchand Gandra, Wendy Lo, Elane Fishilevich, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20170022518
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah E. Worden, Meghan Frey, Murugesan Rangasamy, Premchand Gandra, Wendy Lo, Elane Fishilevich, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20170016023
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah Worden, Meghan Frey, Murugesan Rangasamy, Premchand Gandra, Wendy Lo, Elane Fishilevich, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20170016024
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah Worden, Meghan Frey, Murugesan Rangasamy, Premchand Gandra, Wendy Lo, Elane Fishilevich, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20160355841
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth E. NARVA, Sarah WORDEN, Meghan FREY, Murugesan RANGASAMY, Premchand GANDRA, Balaji VEERAMANI, Wendy LO, Elane FISHILEVICH, Andreas VILCINSKAS, Eileen KNORR
  • Publication number: 20160348130
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah E. Worden, Meghan Frey, Premchand Gandra, Wendy Lo, Elane Fishilevich, Murugesan Rangasamy, Chaoxian Geng, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20160264991
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth E. NARVA, Sarah E. WORDEN, Meghan L. FREY, Murugesan RANGASAMY, Premchand GANDRA, Balaji VEERAMANI, Wendy LO, Elane FISHILEVICH, Andreas VILCINSKAS, Eileen KNORR
  • Publication number: 20160264992
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth E. NARVA, Sarah WORDEN, Meghan FREY, Murugesan RANGASAMY, Premchand GANDRA, Balaji VEERAMANI, Wendy LO, Elane FISHILEVICH, Andreas VILCINSKAS, Eileen KNORR
  • Publication number: 20160194658
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of insect pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in insect pests, including coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of insect pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah Worden, Meghan Frey, Chaoxian Geng, Murugesan Rangasamy, Kanika Arora, Balaji Veeramani, Premchand Gandra, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20160159885
    Abstract: A polypeptide having at least 70% homology, in particular 80%, 90% or 95% homology to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO:2 representing the wild-type of the protein insect metalloproteinase inhibitor IMPI? and having at least one mutation at position 35, 36 and/or 39 of the amino acid sequence of IMPI? and the polypeptide having an IC50 value to thermolysine of less than the IC50 value of IMPI? wherein the nonpolar amino acid isoleucine at position 35 of IMPI? is replaced either by a nonpolar amino acid selected from the group consisting of leucine, methionine and phenylalanine or by polar amino acid selected from the group consisting of cysteine, asparagine, glutamine, histidine, lysine and arginine; and/or the nonpolar amino acid isoleucine at position 36 of IMPI? is replaced either by a nonpolar amino acid selected from the group consisting of valine, phenylalanine and tryptophan or by polar amino acid selected from the group consisting of tyrosine, serine, threonine, asparagine, glutamine, histidine, lysine and
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Vilcinskas, Mark Salzig, Rainer Fischer
  • Publication number: 20160135466
    Abstract: The technology provided herein relates to methods of multi-species insect pest control by incorporating an inhibitor against the structural sheath protein (SHP) into the body of an agricultural target pest, and to pest control agents to be used in the method and to transgenic crop, greenhouse and ornamental plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicants: FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V., JUSTUS-LIEBIG-UNIVERSITAET GIESSEN
    Inventors: Torsten Will, Andreas Vilcinskas, Rainer Fischer
  • Publication number: 20160002663
    Abstract: The present invention discloses polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence being identical with at least 12 contiguous amino acid residues of SEQ ID No 2. The polypeptides according to the invention are effective against fungi, especially against fungi causing plant diseases, and against fungi colonizing agricultural products. The invention further discloses processes for preparing such polypeptides, and nucleic acids coding for such polypeptides. In addition, the invention relates to processes and preparations for treating plants using the polypeptides according to the invention, and to the use of the nucleic acids according to the invention for producing crops that are protected against damage from fungi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas VILCINSKAS, Anne-Kathrin PÖPPEL, Jochen WIESNER
  • Publication number: 20150322456
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Sarah E. Worden, Meghan L. Frey, Murugesan Rangasamy, Kanika Arora, Balaji Veeramani, Premchand Gandra, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr
  • Publication number: 20150176025
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran and/or hemipteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, Huarong Li, Chaoxian Geng, Kanika Arora, Balaji Veeramani, Premchand Gandra, Sarah Worden, Andreas Vilcinskas, Eileen Knorr, Elane Fishilevich, Murugesan Rangasamy, Meghan Frey
  • Publication number: 20150176009
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth E. NARVA, Kanika ARORA, Muregesan RANGASAMY, Balaji VEERAMANI, Premchand GANDRA, Sarah E. Worden, Huarong LI, Andreas VILCINSKAS, Eileen KNORR
  • Publication number: 20140303060
    Abstract: A process for degrading a biofilm on surfaces of objects by means of an extract of a bacterium of the genus Lysobacter, whereby the extract is obtainable by a process comprising the following steps: culturing Lysobacter on a solid or in a liquid medium; incubating at a temperature of 20° C. to 40° C. for a duration of from 1 to 15 days; extraction of at least one component, which is able to degrade a biofilm; optionally followed by further purification steps, such as ion-exchange chromatography and/or concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung der angewan Forschung E.V.
    Inventors: Anke Goekcen, Jochen Wiesner, Andreas Vilcinskas, Rainer Fischer