Patents by Inventor David Flack

David Flack 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).

  • Methylobacterium strains for mitigating methane and methods related thereto
    Patent number: 12690595
    Abstract: Methylobacterium strains that enhance early growth of plants, improve propagation/transplant vigor, increase nutrient uptake, improve stand establishment, improve stress tolerance and/or increase a plant's ability to utilize nutrients are provided herein. Also provided are methods to reduce green-house gas emission and convert methane to methanole with Methylobacterium strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2026
    Assignee: NewLeaf Symbiotecs, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie Breakfield, Desmond R. Jimenez, David Flack
  • METHANOTROPH STRAINS FOR MITIGATING METHANE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
    Publication number: 20260123633
    Abstract: Methanotroph strains that enhance early growth of plants, improve propagation/transplant vigor, increase nutrient uptake, improve stand establishment, improve stress tolerance and/or increase a plant's ability to utilize nutrients are provided herein. Uses of compostions comprising such strains and optionally methylotroph strains, for methane mitigation and crop improvement is provided. Also provided are methods to reduce green-house gas emission and convert methane to methanol with methanotroph strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Natalie Breakfield, Desmond R. Jimenez, David Flack, Anthony Neumann
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING DAMAGE TO A PLANT OR PLANT PART
    Publication number: 20260076374
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising Methylobacterium strains and methods related thereto that reduce plant damage due to piercing-sucking insects and/or pathogens transmitted by such insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventors: David Flack, Desmond R. Jimenez, Anne ZIMMERMAN PHILLIPS
  • METHYLOBACTERIUM STRAINS FOR MITIGATING METHANE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
    Publication number: 20250113827
    Abstract: Methylobacterium strains that enhance early growth of plants, improve propagation/transplant vigor, increase nutrient uptake, improve stand establishment, improve stress tolerance and/or increase a plant's ability to utilize nutrients are provided herein. Also provided are methods to reduce green-house gas emission and convert methane to methanole with Methylobacterium strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Natalie Breakfield, Desmond R. Jimenez, David Flack