Patents by Inventor Ann Karlsson

Ann Karlsson 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).

  • VEGETABILE MATERIAL, PLANTS AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A PLANT HAVING ALTERED LIGNIN PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20140298509
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a set of genes, which when modified in plants gives altered lignin properties. The invention provides DNA construct such as a vector useful in the method of the invention. Further, the invention relates to a plant cell or plant progeny of the plants and wood produced by the plants according to the invention Lower lignin levels will result in improved saccharification for bio-refining and ethanol production and improved pulp and paper. Increased lignin levels will utilise lignin properties for energy production. The genes and DNA constructs may be used for the identification of plants having altered lignin characteristics as compared to the wild-type. According to the invention genes and DNA constructs may also be used as candidate genes in marker assisted breeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: SWETREE TECHNOLOGIES AB
    Inventors: Magnus HERTZBERG, Björn SUNDBERG, Göran SANDBERG, Jarmo SCHRADER, Tuula TEERI, Henrik ASPEBORG, Lars WALLBÄCKS, Rishikeshi BHALERAO, Johan TRYGG, Karin JOHANSSON, Ann KARLSSON, Pär JONSSON
  • VEGETABILE MATERIAL, PLANTS AND A METHOD OF PRODUCING A PLANT HAVING ALTERED LIGNIN PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20120005770
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a set of genes, which when modified in plants gives altered lignin properties. The invention provides DNA construct such as a vector useful in the method of the invention. Further, the invention relates to a plant cell or plant progeny of the plants and wood produced by the plants according to the invention Lower lignin levels will result in improved saccharification for bio-refining and ethanol production and improved pulp and paper. Increased lignin levels will utilise lignin properties for energy production. The genes and DNA constructs may be used for the identification of plants having altered lignin characteristics as compared to the wild-type. According to the invention genes and DNA constructs may also be used as candidate genes in marker assisted breeding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Swetree Technologies AB
    Inventors: Magnus Hertzberg, Björn Sundberg, Göran Sandberg, Jarmo Schrader, Tuula Teeri, Henrik Aspeborg, Lars Wallbäcks, Rishikeshi Bhalerao, Johan Trygg, Karin Johansson, Ann Karlsson, Pär Jonsson