Patents by Inventor David A. Fischhoff

David A. Fischhoff 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).

  • Synthetic plant genes and method for preparation
    Patent number: 7741118
    Abstract: A method for modifying structural gene sequences to enhance the expression of the protein product is disclosed. Also disclosed are novel structural genes which encode insecticidal proteins of B.t.k. HD-1, B.t.k. HD-73, B.t. tenebrionis, B.t. entomocidus, 2 protein of B.t.k. HD-1, and the coat protein of potato leaf roll virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Synthetic plant genes and method for preparation
    Publication number: 20060095988
    Abstract: A method for modifying structural gene sequences to enhance the expression of the protein product is disclosed. Also disclosed are novel structural genes which encode insecticidal proteins of B.t.k. HD-1, B.t.k. HD-73, B.t. tenebrionis, B.t. entomocidus, 2 protein of B.t.k. HD-1, and the coat protein of potato leaf roll virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: David Fischhoff, Frederick Perlak
  • Coleopteran toxin proteins of bacillus thuringiensis
    Patent number: 6953835
    Abstract: A method for producing genetically transformed plants exhibiting toxicity to Coleopteran insects is disclosed. In another aspect, the present invention embraces chimeric plant genes, genetically transformed cells and differentiated plants which exhibit toxicity to Coleopteran insects. In yet another aspect, the present invention embraces bacterial cells and plant transformation vectors comprising a chimeric plant gene encoding a Coleopteran toxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Roy L. Fuchs, Paul B. Lavrik, Sylvia A. McPherson, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Synthetic plant genes and method for preparation
    Publication number: 20030192078
    Abstract: A method for modifying structural gene sequences to enhance the expression of the protein product is disclosed. Also disclosed are novel structural genes which encode insecticidal proteins of B.t.k. HD-1, B.t.k. HD-73, B.t. tenebrionis, B.t. entomocidus, 2 protein of B.t.k. HD-1, and the coat protein of potato leaf roll virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Coleopteran toxin proteins of bacillus thuringiensis
    Publication number: 20020152496
    Abstract: A method for producing genetically transformed plants exhibiting toxicity to Coleopteran insects is disclosed. In another aspect, the present invention embraces chimeric plant genes, genetically transformed cells and differentiated plants which exhibit toxicity to Coleopteran insects. In yet another aspect, the present invention embraces bacterial cells and plant transformation vectors comprising a chimeric plant gene encoding a Coleopteran toxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC.
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Roy L. Fuchs, Paul B. Lavrik, Sylvia A. McPherson, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Insect-resistant plants comprising a Bacillus thuringiensis gene
    Patent number: 6284949
    Abstract: A method for producing genetically transformed plants exhibiting toxicity to Coleopteran insects is disclosed. In another aspect, the present invention embraces chimeric plant genes, genetically transformed cells and differentiated plants which exhibit toxicity to Coleopteran insects. In yet another aspect, the present invention embraces bacterial cells and plant transformation vectors comprising a chimeric plant gene encoding a Coleopteran toxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Roy L. Fuchs, Paul B. Lavrik, Sylvia A. McPherson, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Synthetic plant genes from BT kurstaki and method for preparation
    Patent number: 5880275
    Abstract: A method for modifying structural gene sequences to enhance the expression of the protein product is disclosed. Also disclosed are novel structural genes which encode insecticidal proteins of B.t.k. HD-1, and B.t.k. HD-73.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Insect resistant plants
    Patent number: 5763241
    Abstract: A method for producing genetically transformed plants exhibiting toxicity to Coleopteran insects is disclosed. In another aspect, the present invention embraces chimeric plant genes, genetically transformed cells and differentiated plants which exhibit toxicity to Coleopteran insects. In yet another aspect, the present invention embraces bacterial cells and plant transformation vectors comprising a chimeric plant gene encoding a Coleopteran toxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Roy L. Fuchs, Paul B. Lavrik, Sylvia A. McPherson, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Synthetic plant genes
    Patent number: 5500365
    Abstract: A method for modifying structural gene sequences to enhance the expression of the protein product is disclosed. Also disclosed are novel structural genes which encode insecticidal proteins of B.t.k. HD-1, B.t.k. HD-73, B.t. tenebrionis, B.t. entomocidus, 2 protein of B.t.k. HD-1, and the coat protein of potato leaf roll virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Insect resistant tomato and potato plants
    Patent number: 5495071
    Abstract: A method for producing genetically transformed plants exhibiting toxicity to Coleopteran insects is disclosed. In another aspect, the present invention embraces chimeric plant genes, genetically transformed cells and differentiated plants which exhibit toxicity to Coleopteran insects. In yet another aspect, the present invention embraces bacterial cells and plant transformation vectors comprising a chimeric plant gene encoding a Coleopteran toxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Roy L. Fuchs, Paul B. Lavrik, Sylvia A. McPherson, Frederick J. Perlak
  • Insect-resistant lettuce plants
    Patent number: 5349124
    Abstract: This present invention describes genetically transformed lettuce cells and transgenic lettuce plants which exhibit toxicity to Lepidopteran larvae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David A. Fischhoff, Stephen G. Rogers