Patents by Inventor Andrew Hepher

Andrew Hepher 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).

  • Nematode control with proteinase inhibitors
    Patent number: 5494813
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of controlling plant parasitic nematodes using proteinase inhibitors, particularly those in the Bowman-Birk family which includes cowpea trypsin inhibitors. Nematode resistance can be conferred on plants by transforming them to express a gene or other DNA coding for a proteinase inhibitor using standard genetic engineering techniques. Alternatively, proteinase inhibitors can be provided to nematodes or to the site of their attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Nickerson Biocem Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Hepher, Howard J. Atkinson