Patents by Inventor David Butruille

David Butruille 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: 9828610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Kevin Cook, Laron Peters
  • Publication number: 20170156276
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jason Bull, David Butruille, Sam Eathington, Marlin Edwards, Anju Gupta, Richard Johnson, Wayne Kennard, Jennifer Rinehart, Kunsheng Wu
  • Patent number: 9605272
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jason Bull, David Butruille, Sam Eathington, Marlin Edwards, Anju Gupta, Richard Johnson, Wayne Kennard, Jennifer Rinehart, Kunsheng Wu
  • Patent number: 9271455
    Abstract: Polymorphic soybean DNA loci useful for genotyping between at least two varieties of soybean. Sequences of the loci are useful for providing the basis for designing primers and probe oligonucleotides for detecting polymorphisms in soybean DNA. Polymorphisms are useful for genotyping applications in soybean. The polymorphic markers are useful to establish marker/trait associations, e.g. in linkage disequilibrium mapping and association studies, positional cloning and transgenic applications, marker-aided breeding and marker-assisted selection, hybrid prediction and identity by descent studies. The polymorphic markers are also useful in mapping libraries of DNA clones, e.g. for soybean QTLs and genes linked to polymorphisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, John LeDeaux, David Butruille, Anju Gupta, Richard Johnson, Sam Eathington, Jason Bull, Marlin Edwards, Paul McLaird
  • Publication number: 20160024519
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Gilberto Pozar, Kevin Cook, Scott Walker, Gregory Holland
  • Publication number: 20150355205
    Abstract: A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Michael W. Petersen, Allen N. Ondes, David W. Finley, William M. Fischer, John M. Jensen, David Butruille, Stanton Dotson, Sam Eathington, Heather M. Forbes, Bruce Schnicker, John Tamulonis
  • Publication number: 20150322536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Kevin Cook, Laron Peters
  • Patent number: 9119365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Kevin Cook, Laron Peters
  • Patent number: 9095113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Gilberto Pozar, Kevin Cook, Scott Walker, Gregory Holland
  • Publication number: 20150164011
    Abstract: Novel methods are provided to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for introgressive hybridization, for example, generally includes removing tissue samples from individual seeds using an automated seed sampler without affecting germination viability of the seeds, and analyzing nucleic acids extracted from the tissue samples for at least one genetic marker. The method then further includes selecting the sampled seeds that possess the at least one genetic marker, cultivating fertile plants from the selected seeds, and crossing the fertile plants with other plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Michael W. Petersen, David Butruille, Stanton Dotson, Sam Eathington, Heather Forbes, Bruce Schnicker, John Tamulonis
  • Patent number: 9003696
    Abstract: A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Michael W. Petersen, Allen N. Ondes, David W. Finley, William M. Fischer, John M. Jensen, David Butruille, Stanton Dotson, Sam Eathington, Heather M. Forbes, Bruce Schnicker, John Tamulonis
  • Patent number: 8959833
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method of evaluating seeds for a desired trait, for example, for facilitating germplasm improvement activities, etc., generally includes removing tissue samples from individual seeds using an automated seed sampler without affecting germination viability of the seeds, analyzing the tissue samples for one or more characteristics indicative of a desired trait, and selecting the sampled seeds that include the desired trait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Michael W. Petersen, David Butruille, Stanton Dotson, Sam Eathington, Heather Forbes, Bruce Schnicker, John Tamulonis
  • Publication number: 20140298531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Gilberto Pozar, Kevin Cook, Scott Walker, Gregory Holland
  • Publication number: 20140283222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Kevin Cook, Laron Peters
  • Publication number: 20140259221
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jason Bull, David Butruille, Sam Eathington, Marlin Edwards, Anju Gupta, Richard Johnson, Wayne Kennard, Jennifer Rinehart, Kunsheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20140255922
    Abstract: Polymorphic cotton DNA loci useful for genotyping between at least two varieties of cotton. Sequences of the loci are useful for providing the basis for designing primers and probe oligonucleotides for detecting polymorphisms in cotton DNA. Polymorphisms are useful for genotyping applications in cotton. The polymorphic markers are useful to establish marker/trait associations, e.g. in linkage disequilibrium mapping and association studies, positional cloning and transgenic applications, marker-aided breeding and marker-assisted selection, hybrid prediction and identity by descent studies. The polymorphic markers are also useful in mapping libraries of DNA clones, e.g. for cotton QTLs and genes linked to polymorphisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Kunsheng Wu, John LeDeaux, David Butruille, Anju Gupta, Richard Johnson, Sam Eathington, Jason Bull, Marlin Edwards, Jinhua Xiao, Shaolin Liu, Paul McLaird
  • Patent number: 8779232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis J. Frey, Gilberto Pozar, Kevin Cook, Scott Walker, Gregory Holland
  • Patent number: 8766035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Kerns, Hongwu Jia, David Butruille, Travis Frey, Kevin Cook, Laron Peters
  • Patent number: 8754289
    Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jason Bull, David Butruille, Sam Eathington, Marlin Edwards, Anju Gupta, Richard Johnson, Wayne Kennard, Jennifer Rinehart, Kunsheng Wu
  • Publication number: 20140109257
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to gray leaf spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring disease resistance for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program for resistance to gray leaf spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David BUTRUILLE, Gilberto Pozar