Patents by Inventor Bruce Eric Hudkins

Bruce Eric Hudkins 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: 9441236
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a biolmuniescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Publication number: 20150026844
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a biolmuniescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Patent number: 8853491
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a biolmuniescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Publication number: 20110231962
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a biolmuniescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Patent number: 7994396
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a bioluminescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Publication number: 20100313303
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a bioluminescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Patent number: 7663022
    Abstract: Transgenic plants, and a method for making the same, wherein genes encoding the enzyme luciferase and its corresponding substrate luciferin are incorporated into a native plant genome. Once transformed into plant cells, these genes may be regulated such that under certain endogenous or exogenous conditions, their expression in the mature plant results in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase complexes and/or mechanisms of regulation may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on a variety of factors such as plant species and the circumstances under which a bioluminescent reaction is desired. Phototransformation may be utilized to vary the wavelength of light emitted from the mature plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Patent number: 7563464
    Abstract: A composition and method for direct application to mucosal membranes, which combines naturally occurring phytoestrogens, such as plant extracts and soy isoflavones, with other active and inactive ingredients in a convenient medium, such as an aqueous cream, aqueous spray or suppository. The composition may be used for the treatment of dry or inadequately hydrated mucosal surfaces, and related complications, such as those affecting the nasal passages or vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce Eric Hudkins, Thomas G. Matkov
  • Patent number: 7049483
    Abstract: Transgenic plants are created having incorporated into them a luciferase enzyme gene and a corresponding luciferin substrate gene. These genes are regulated such that for a certain amount of time after dark, these genes are expressed resulting in bioluminescence. Different luciferin/luciferase combinations may be utilized for these transgenic plants, depending on the desired wavelength and the plant species transfected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins
  • Patent number: 6763973
    Abstract: An expandable single use liquid containment vessel that can fit into restricted spaces such as the trunk or glove compartment of a passenger transport vehicle. The vessel contains a top and bottom wall integrally connected via an outer wall embodying accordion type pleats to allow for vessel compression and expansion. A single piece pouring nozzle is permanently attached to the containment vessel subsequent to introduction of a fluid the containment vessel's interior portion. One end of the filling nozzle secures the nozzle to the containment vessel. At the second end of the nozzle is an exiting orifice which has been dimensioned to preclude insertion therein of publicly accessible fueling nozzles commonly associated with motor vehicle refueling stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Bruce Eric Hudkins