Patents by Inventor Brian Martinell

Brian Martinell 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).

  • Patent number: 11512320
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of Cannabis meristem explants from dry seeds. Also described are methods of transforming and gene editing using the Cannabis meristem explants disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael W. Petersen, Edward James Williams, Robert Harnish, Heidi Flewelling Kaeppler, Brian Martinell, Ray Collier, Frank McFarland, Shawn Michael Kaeppler
  • Publication number: 20210254083
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of Cannabis meristem explants from dry seeds. Also described are methods of transforming and gene editing using the Cannabis meristem explants disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael W. Petersen, Edward James Williams, Robert Harnish, Heidi Flewelling Kaeppler, Brian Martinell, Ray Collier, Frank McFarland, Shawn Michael Kaeppler
  • Publication number: 20210071186
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the production of Cannabis meristem explants from dry seeds. Also described are methods of transforming and gene editing using the Cannabis meristem explants disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael W. Petersen, Edward James Williams, Robert Harnish, Heidi Flewelling Kaeppler, Brian Martinell, Ray Collier, Frank McFarland, Shawn Michael Kaeppler
  • Patent number: 8815596
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian Martinell, Jyoti Rout, Brenda Lowe
  • Publication number: 20140007299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Patent number: 8466345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, David Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Patent number: 8357834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, David Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20120077264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, David Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20120073015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, David Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20120054918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to excision of explant material comprising meristematic tissue from cotton seeds. Methods for tissue preparation, storage, transformation, and selection or identification of transformed plants are disclosed, as are transformable meristem tissues and plants produced by such methods, and apparati for tissue preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Erik Dersch, Richard J. Heinzen, Brian Martinell, Anatoly Rivlin, Yuechun Wan, Xudong Ye
  • Patent number: 8044260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to excision of explant material comprising meristematic tissue from cotton seeds. Methods for tissue preparation, storage, transformation, and selection or identification of transformed plants are disclosed, as are transformable meristem tissues and plants produced by such methods, and apparati for tissue preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Erik Dersch, Richard J. Heinzen, Brian Martinell, Anatoly Rivlin, Yuechun Wan, Xudong Ye
  • Patent number: 8030544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, David Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20110212525
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian Martinell, Jyoti Rout, Brenda Lowe
  • Patent number: 7939325
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian Martinell, Jyoti Rout, Brenda Lowe
  • Publication number: 20090142837
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian Martinell, Jyoti Rout, Brenda Lowe
  • Publication number: 20090138985
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, David Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20080256667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to excision of explant material comprising meristematic tissue from cotton seeds. Methods for tissue preparation, storage, transformation, and selection or identification of transformed plants are disclosed, as are transformable meristem tissues and plants produced by such methods, and apparati for tissue preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Dersch, Richard J. Heinzen, Brian Martinell, Anatoly Rivlin, Yuechun Wan, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20080070296
    Abstract: The compositions and methods are provided that enhance the selection of transgenic plants having two T-DNA molecules integrated into a plant genome at different physical and genetic loci. The compositions are DNA constructs that comprise novel arrangements of T-DNA molecules containing genes of interest, positive selectable marker genes, and conditional lethal genes. The methods disclosed herein comprises transforming a plant cell to comprise the DNA constructs of the present invention, regenerating the plant cell into a plant and identifying independant transgene loci, where the selectable marker genes or transgenic elements can be segregated in the progeny.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Toni Armstrong, Kenneth Barton, Laura Crow, Larry Gilbertson, Shihshieh Huang, Yong Huang, Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, Kenneth Piller, Qi Wang, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20080064866
    Abstract: The compositions and methods are provided that enhance the selection of transgenic plants having two T-DNA molecules integrated into a plant genome at different physical and genetic loci. The compositions are DNA constructs that comprise novel arrangements of T-DNA molecules containing genes of interest, positive selectable marker genes, and conditional lethal genes. The methods disclosed herein comprises transforming a plant cell to comprise the DNA constructs of the present invention, regenerating the plant cell into a plant and identifying independant transgene loci, where the selectable marker genes or transgenic elements can be segregated in the progeny.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Toni Armstrong, Kenneth Barton, Laura Crow, Larry Gilbertson, Shihshieh Huang, Yong Huang, Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, Kenneth Piller, Qi Wang, Xudong Ye
  • Publication number: 20080066202
    Abstract: The compositions and methods are provided that enhance the selection of transgenic plants having two T-DNA molecules integrated into a plant genome at different physical and genetic loci. The compositions are DNA constructs that comprise novel arrangements of T-DNA molecules containing genes of interest, positive selectable marker genes, and conditional lethal genes. The methods disclosed herein comprises transforming a plant cell to comprise the DNA constructs of the present invention, regenerating the plant cell into a plant and identifying independant transgene loci, where the selectable marker genes or transgenic elements can be segregated in the progeny.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Toni Armstrong, Kenneth Barton, Laura Crow, Larry Gilbertson, Shihshieh Huang, Yong Huang, Brian Martinell, Michael Petersen, Kenneth Piller, Qi Wang, Xudong Ye