Patents by Inventor Chris Somerville

Chris Somerville 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).

  • Strong early seed-specific gene regulatory region
    Patent number: 5965793
    Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences and methods for their use are described which provide for early seed-specific transcription, in order to modulate or modify expression of foreign or endogenous genes in seeds, particularly embryo cells. The method finds particular use in conjunction with modifying fatty acid production in seed tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignees: Monsanto Company, Inc., Carnegie Institution of Washington
    Inventors: Pierre Broun, Chris Somerville
  • Use of plant fatty acyl hydroxylases to produce hydroxylated fatty acids and derivatives in plants
    Patent number: 5801026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of nucleic acid sequences and constructs, and methods related thereto, and the use of these sequences and constructs to produce genetically modified plants for the purpose of altering the composition of plant oils, waxes and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Carnegie Institution of Washington
    Inventors: Chris Somerville, Frank van de Loo
  • Use of plant fatty acyl hydroxylases to produce hydroxylated fatty acids and derivatives in plants
    Patent number: 5668292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of nucleic acid sequences and constructs, and methods related thereto, and the use of these sequences and constructs to produce genetically modified plants for the purpose of altering the composition of plant oils, waxes and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Carnegie Institution of Washington
    Inventors: Chris Somerville, Frank van de Loo