Patents by Inventor Derrick Pulliam
Derrick Pulliam 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).
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Patent number: 9752198Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeffrey Bottoms, Moez Rajabali Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20170130215Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides having glucanase, e.g., endoglucanase, mannanase, xylanase activity or a combination of these activities, and polynucleotides encoding them. In one aspect, the glucanase activity is an endoglucanase activity (e.g., endo-1,4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucano hydrolase activity) and comprises hydrolysis of 1,4 -beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxy methyl cellulose and hydroxy ethyl cellulose) lichenin, beta-1,4 bonds in mixed beta-1,3 glucans, such as cereal beta-D-glucans or xyloglucans and other plant material containing cellulosic parts. In addition, methods of designing new enzymes and methods of use thereof are also provided. In alternative aspects, the new glucanases e.g., endoglucanases, mannanases, xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Brian Steer, Walter Niles Callen, Shaun Healey, Derrick Pulliam
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Patent number: 9422536Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides having glucanase, e.g., endoglucanase, mannanase, xylanase activity or a combination of these activities, and polynucleotides encoding them. In one aspect, the glucanase activity is an endoglucanase activity (e.g., endo-1,4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucano hydrolase activity) and comprises hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxy methyl cellulose and hydroxy ethyl cellulose) lichenin, beta-1,4 bonds in mixed beta-1,3 glucans, such as cereal beta-D-glucans or xyloglucans and other plant material containing cellulosic parts. In addition, methods of designing new enzymes and methods of use thereof are also provided. In alternative aspects, the new glucanases e.g., endoglucanases, mannanases, xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignees: BP Corporation North America Inc., Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Brian Steer, Walter Niles Callen, Shaun Healey, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20140199705Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides having glucanase, e.g., endoglucanase, mannanase, xylanase activity or a combination of these activities, and polynucleotides encoding them. In one aspect, the glucanase activity is an endoglucanase activity (e.g., endo-1,4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucano hydrolase activity) and comprises hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxy methyl cellulose and hydroxy ethyl cellulose) lichenin, beta-1,4 bonds in mixed beta-1,3 glucans, such as cereal beta-D-glucans or xyloglucans and other plant material containing cellulosic parts. In addition, methods of designing new enzymes and methods of use thereof are also provided. In alternative aspects, the new glucanases e.g., endoglucanases, mannanases, xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicants: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG, BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventors: Brian Steer, Walter Niles Callen, Shaun Healey, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20140162272Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeffrey Bottoms, Moez Rajabali Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Patent number: 8618272Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeffrey Bottoms, Moez Rajabali Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Patent number: 8455720Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeffrey Bottoms, Moez Rajabali Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20120272402Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeff Bottoms, Moez Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20120264130Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeff Bottoms, Moez Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Patent number: 8232456Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids from event MIR162. The invention also relates to assays for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion sites. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeff Bottoms, Moez Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20120167260Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids that are unique to event MIR162 and to methods for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the transgenic genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeff Bottoms, Moez Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20120021490Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides having glucanase, e.g., endoglucanase, mannanase, xylanase activity or a combination of these activities, and polynucleotides encoding them. In one aspect, the glucanase activity is an endoglucanase activity (e.g., endo-1,4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucano hydrolase activity) and comprises hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxy methyl cellulose and hydroxy ethyl cellulose) lichenin, beta-1,4 bonds in mixed beta-1,3 glucans, such as cereal beta-D-glucans or xyloglucans and other plant material containing cellulosic parts. In addition, methods of designing new enzymes and methods of use thereof are also provided. In alternative aspects, the new glucanases e.g., endoglucanases, mannanases, xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicants: Syngenta Participations AG, Verenium CorporationInventors: Brian Steer, Walter Callen, Shaun Healey, Derrick Pulliam
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Patent number: 7960148Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides having glucanase, e.g., endoglucanase, mannanase, xylanase activity or a combination of these activities, and polynucleotides encoding them. In one aspect, the glucanase activity is an endoglucanase activity (e.g., endo-1,4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucano hydrolase activity) and comprises hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxy methyl cellulose and hydroxy ethyl cellulose) lichenin, beta-1,4 bonds in mixed beta-1,3 glucans, such as cereal beta-D-glucans or xyloglucans and other plant material containing cellulosic parts. In addition, methods of designing new enzymes and methods of use thereof are also provided. In alternative aspects, the new glucanases e.g., endoglucanases, mannanases, xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignees: Verenium Corporation, Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Brian Steer, Walter Callen, Shaun Healey, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20090300784Abstract: A novel transgenic corn event designated MIR162 is disclosed. The invention relates to nucleic acids from event MIR162. The invention also relates to assays for detecting the presence of the MIR162 event based on DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the MIR162 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion sites. The invention further relates to corn plants comprising the genotype of MIR162 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the MIR162 genotype with itself or another corn variety. Seeds of corn plants comprising the MIR162 genotype are also objects of the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of controlling insects using MIR162 corn plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Nykoll Long, Jeff Bottoms, Moez Meghji, Hope Hart, Qiudeng Que, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20080233175Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides having glucanase, e.g., endoglucanase, mannanase, xylanase activity or a combination of these activities, and polynucleotides encoding them. In one aspect, the glucanase activity is an endoglucanase activity (e.g., endo-1,4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucano hydrolase activity) and comprises hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-D-glycosidic linkages in cellulose, cellulose derivatives (e.g., carboxy methyl cellulose and hydroxy ethyl cellulose) lichenin, beta-1,4 bonds in mixed beta-1,3 glucans, such as cereal beta-D-glucans or xyloglucans and other plant material containing cellulosic parts. In addition, methods of designing new enzymes and methods of use thereof are also provided. In alternative aspects, the new glucanases e.g., endoglucanases, mannanases, xylanases have increased activity and stability at increased pH and temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventors: Brian Steer, Walter Callen, Shaun Healey, Derrick Pulliam
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Publication number: 20050208178Abstract: The present invention relates to codon-optimized xylanase coding sequences and the expression of xylanases in microbes and yeast. The invention further relates to using multiple copies of the xylanase expression construct for high levels of protein expression. The invention also relates to the use of xylanases as feed or food additives. The invention also relates to methods of expression of enzymes to increase thermotolerance by expressing them in organisms that glycosylate proteins compared to expression that the same enzyme without the glycosylation. Further, the invention relates to methods of preparing feed, enzyme feed additives, and methods of reducing the feed conversion ration or increasing weight gain of animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventors: Michael Bauer, Michael Bedford, Derrick Pulliam