Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Tennessen

Daniel J. Tennessen 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: 7799970
    Abstract: The current invention relates to enhancing gene expression in plants. A promoter drives the expression of structural genes or other polynucleotides in the abscission zone of a plant is provided. The sequence of such a promoter, and its use in a transgenic plant comprising such a promoter, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Deepti G. Bhat, Molian Deng, Robert J. Eilers, Donald E. Nelson, Daniel J. Tennessen
  • Patent number: 7208654
    Abstract: The current invention relates to enhancing gene expression in the roots, flowers, seeds, and pod wall of plants. More specifically the invention relates to a promoter that could be used to drive the expression of structural genes or other DNA sequences. We disclose the sequence of said promoter and give examples showing the function of said promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Deepti G. Bhat, Daniel J. Tennessen