Patents by Inventor Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal

Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal 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).

  • Double strand RNA-mediated RNA interference through feeding detrimental to larval (gypsy moth)
    Patent number: 10808261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh
  • Chromobacterium species with insecticidal activity
    Patent number: 10617121
    Abstract: Strains of Chromobacterium sphagni sp. nov. are described which have insecticidal activity against insect larvae, in general, and lepidopteran insect larvae, in particular. A biocontrol agent containing one or more C. sphagni, media in which the C. sphagni, or both, and optionally a carrier are also described. Methods of killing insect larvae and methods of reducing insect populations in an area by applying to the area or an object an effective amount of the biocontrol agent are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Michael B. Blackburn, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Robert R. Farrar, Daniel J. Kuhar
  • CHROMOBACTERIUM SPECIES WITH INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20190343124
    Abstract: Strains of Chromobacterium sphagni sp. nov. are described which have insecticidal activity against insect larvae, in general, and lepidopteran insect larvae, in particular. A biocontrol agent containing one or more C. sphagni, media in which the C. sphagni, or both, and optionally a carrier are also described. Methods of killing insect larvae and methods of reducing insect populations in an area by applying to the area or an object an effective amount of the biocontrol agent are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael B. Blackburn, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Robert R. Farrar, Daniel J. Kuhar
  • species with insecticidal activity
    Patent number: 10334857
    Abstract: A novel Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov. strain 113-1 (NRRL B-67133) is described, which has insecticidal activity against insect larvae, in general, and dipteran and lepidopteran insect larvae, in particular. A biocontrol agent containing Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov. strain 113-1 (NRRL B-67133) and optionally a carrier are also described. Methods of killing insect larvae and methods of reducing insect populations in an area by applying to the area or an object an effective amount of the biocontrol agent are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Michael B. Blackburn, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Robert R. Farrar, Daniel J. Kuhar, Ashaki D. Mitchell
  • Double strand RNA as molecular biopesticides for RNA interference through feeding in the hemipteran invasive insect pest, brown marmorated stink bug
    Patent number: 10246710
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of delivering double strand ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) to control the insect pest, the brown marmorated stink bug. Several dsRNA species that target genes are disclosed herein that can be used individually or in combination. The dsRNA species can be used to induce RNA-mediated interference (RNAi) to decrease target gene expression. RNAi can be used alone, or in combination with other pest control measures to target the brown marmorated stink bug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA-MEDIATED RNA INTERFERENCE THROUGH FEEDING DETRIMENTAL TO LARVAL LYMANTRIA DISPAR (GYPSY MOTH)
    Publication number: 20190048360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, SAIKAT KUMAR B. GHOSH
  • Double strand RNA-mediated RNA interference through feeding detrimental to larval (gypsy moth)
    Patent number: 10093945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh
  • CHROMOBACTERIUM SPECIES WITH INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20180103646
    Abstract: A novel Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov. strain 113-1 (NRRL B-67133) is described, which has insecticidal activity against insect larvae, in general, and dipteran and lepidopteran insect larvae, in particular. A biocontrol agent containing Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov. strain 113-1 (NRRL B-67133) and optionally a carrier are also described. Methods of killing insect larvae and methods of reducing insect populations in an area by applying to the area or an object an effective amount of the biocontrol agent are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Michael B. Blackburn, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Robert R. Farrar, Daniel J. Kuhar, Ashaki D. Mitchell
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PLANT-SAP-FEEDING INSECTS
    Publication number: 20180023076
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of delivering double strand ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) to insects that penetrate plant tissues to feed on sap and other liquid components of plants. Taking advantage of the liquid transport capabilities of plant vascular structures, dsRNA is provided to plant tissues in an aqueous solution that is then transported throughout the tissues. The dsRNA-laden plant material is then presented to insects that can ingest the dsRNA by feeding on the plant tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: SAIKAT KUMAR B. GHOSH, DAWN E. GUNDERSEN-RINDAL, WAYNE B. HUNTER
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA AS MOLECULAR BIOPESTICIDES FOR RNA INTERFERENCE THROUGH FEEDING IN THE HEMIPTERAN INVASIVE INSECT PEST, BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
    Publication number: 20180023083
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of delivering double strand ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) to control the insect pest, the brown marmorated stink bug. Several dsRNA species that target genes are disclosed herein that can be used individually or in combination. The dsRNA species can be used to induce RNA-mediated interference (RNAi) to decrease target gene expression. RNAi can be used alone, or in combination with other pest control measures to target the brown marmorated stink bug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: SAIKAT KUMAR B. GHOSH, DAWN E. GUNDERSEN-RINDAL
  • CHROMOBACTERIUM SPECIES WITH INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20170251676
    Abstract: Strains of Chromobacterium sphagni sp. nov. are described which have insecticidal activity against insect larvae, in general, and lepidopteran insect larvae, in particular. A biocontrol agent containing one or more C. sphagni, media in which the C. sphagni, or both, and optionally a carrier are also described. Methods of killing insect larvae and methods of reducing insect populations in an area by applying to the area or an object an effective amount of the biocontrol agent are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Michael B. Blackburn, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Robert R. Farrar, Daniel J. Kuhar
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA-MEDIATED RNA INTERFERENCE THROUGH FEEDING DETRIMENTAL TO LARVAL LYMANTRIA DISPAR (GYPSY MOTH)
    Publication number: 20170137841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh
  • Insecticidal strain of for control of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB),
    Patent number: 9480261
    Abstract: Disclosed are biocontrol agents for the control of insects (e.g., Halyomorpha halys), in particular, to a certain Serratia strain capable of killing insects such as Halyomorpha halys. More specifically, disclosed is the Serratia strain NRRL B-50575. Also disclosed is a biocontrol strategy whereby insects (e.g., BMSB) are exposed to the Serratia strain NRRL B-50575 as a method for killing insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented By the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Phyllis A. Martin, Terrence A. Price, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal
  • sp. nov. and use for control of insect pests
    Patent number: 8691219
    Abstract: Chromobacterium subtsugae sp. nov., a new species of the genus Chromobacterium which possesses insecticidal activity, is described. The invention also relates to insecticidally-active metabolites obtained from the strain and to insecticidal compositions comprising cultures of the strain and/or supernatants, filtrates, and extracts obtained from the strain, and use thereof to control insect pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Phyllis A. W. Martin, Ashaki D. S. Shropshire, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Michael B. Blackburn
  • sp. nov. for control of insect pests
    Patent number: 7244607
    Abstract: Chromobacterium suttsuga sp. nov., a new species of the genus Chromobacterium which possesses insecticidal activity, is described. The invention also relates to insecticidally-active metabolites obtained from the strain and to insecticidal compositions comprising cultures of the strain and/or supernatants, filtrates, and extracts obtained from the strain, and use thereof to control insect pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Phyllis A. W. Martin, Ashaki D. S. Shropshire, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Michael B. Blackburn
  • Stable insect virus-cell expression system
    Patent number: 6143565
    Abstract: A stable transformed insect cell line has been achieved by infecting an insect cell culture with fluid obtained from a female parasitoid wasp, such as Glyptapanteles indiensis. The fluid contains polydnavirus DNA capable of integrating into the host cell genome. Susceptible insect cells include both Lepidopteran and Coleopteran cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Edward M. Dougherty, Terry A. McKelvey, Donald A. Stoltz, Dwight E. Lynn, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal