Patents by Inventor David R. O'Reilly

David R. O'Reilly 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).

  • Biological insect control agents and methods of use
    Patent number: 5352451
    Abstract: Insect control agents comprising genes encoding proteins affecting the growth, development or behavior of an insect are provided. The gene is either activated to prevent insect molting and pupation or is inactivated to reduce the feeding behavior, inhibit growth and result in the earlier death of the insect host. Such an insect control agent is exemplified by a baculovirus in which the gene encoding ecdysteriod glucosyltransferase has been inactivated. Additionally, such baculoviruses may be further modified to express a protein which affects ecdysis. Methods for producing the insect control agent and methods of controlling insects by exposing them to the insect control agent are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lois K. Miller, David R. O'Reilly
  • Biological insect control agents and methods of use
    Patent number: 5180581
    Abstract: Insect control agents comprising aThis invention was made with funding from the National Institutes of Health (Grant No. AI-23719) and with Hatch Act funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Grant No. GE000918). The U.S. government may have certain rights in this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1993
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Lois K. Miller, David R. O'Reilly