Patents by Inventor Basil M. Arif

Basil M. Arif 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).

  • Transgenic virus
    Patent number: 5891431
    Abstract: The present invention describes a new kind of transgenic virus which comprise insect transcription factors. Specifically, the transgenic insect virus comprises insect transcription factors that are involved in molting and metamorphosis. Such transgenic insect viruses are useful as biopesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources
    Inventors: Subba Reddy Palli, Basil M. Arif, Sardar S. Sohi, Arthur Retnakaran