Patents by Inventor David A. Somers

David A. Somers 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).

  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    Publication number: 20250137002
    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: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Methods for plant transformation using spectinomycin selection
    Patent number: 12195736
    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: October 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    Publication number: 20240117366
    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: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Methods for plant transformation using spectinomycin selection
    Patent number: 11807858
    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: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    Publication number: 20210246459
    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: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Methods for plant transformation using spectinomycin selection
    Patent number: 10907167
    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: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    Publication number: 20190382777
    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: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    Publication number: 20180023090
    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: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Methods for plant transformation using spectinomycin selection
    Patent number: 9714428
    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: October 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Monsato Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    Publication number: 20150113683
    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: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • Methods for plant transformation using spectinomycin selection
    Patent number: 8872000
    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: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Michael W. Petersen, David A. Somers, Yuechun Wan, Edward Williams, Xudong Ye
  • METHODS FOR PLANT TRANSFORMATION USING SPECTINOMYCIN SELECTION
    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
  • Method to enhance -mediated transformation of plants
    Patent number: 7696408
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plant cells, parts and tissues, thereby enhancing the production of transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, BASF Plant Science GmbH
    Inventors: Paula Olhoft, David A. Somers
  • Method to enhance agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plants
    Publication number: 20040187177
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plant cells, parts and tissues, thereby enhancing the production of transgenic plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Paula Olhoft, David A. Somers
  • Method to enhance agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plants
    Patent number: 6759573
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plant cells, parts and tissues, thereby enhancing the production of transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Paula Olhoft, David A. Somers
  • Sugarcane bacilliform virus promoter
    Patent number: 6489462
    Abstract: An isolated and purified DNA molecule comprising a sugarcane bacilliform virus promoter and expression cassettes comprising said promoter are provided. Also provided is a method of using a sugarcane bacilliform virus promoter to express proteins, RNA transcripts, or mixtures thereof, in transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Neil Olszewski, Iris Tzafrir, David A. Somers, Benham Lockhart, Kimberly A. Torbert
  • Gene combinations for herbicide tolerance in corn
    Patent number: 6414222
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing herbicide tolerant corn plants. Also provided are herbicide tolerant corn plants, as well as seeds and progeny derived from these plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Burle G. Gengenbach, David A. Somers, Margaret A. Egli, Lorelei C. Marshall, Donald L. Wyse, Shelia M. Lutz, Kevin L. Van Dee, William B. Parker
  • Method to enchance agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plants
    Publication number: 20010034888
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plant cells, parts and tissues, thereby enhancing the production of transgenic plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Paula Olhoft, David A. Somers
  • Methods and a maize acetyl CoA carboxylase gene for altering the oil content of plants
    Patent number: 6268550
    Abstract: The present invention provides the complete cDNA sequence of maize acetyl CoA carboxylase and methods for altering the oil content of plants by introducing and expressing a plant acetyl CoA carboxylase gene in plant cells. The method of altering the oil content in a plant includes the steps of introducing an expression cassette into plant cells and expressing the acetyl CoA carboxylase gene in an amount effective to alter the oil content of the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, The United States of America
    Inventors: Burle G. Gengenbach, David A. Somers, Donald L. Wyse, John W. Gronwald, Margaret A. Egli, Sheila M. Lutz
  • Transgenic plants expressing maize acetyl COA carboxylase gene and method of altering oil content
    Patent number: 6222099
    Abstract: The present invention provides a complete cDNA sequence and partial DNA sequences encoding maize acetyl CoA carboxylase and methods for altering the oil content of plants by introducing and expressing a maize acetyl CoA carboxylase gene in plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, The United States of America
    Inventors: Burle G. Gengenbach, David A. Somers, Donald L. Wyse, John W. Gronwald, Margaret A. Egli, Sheila M. Lutz