Patents by Inventor Douglas W. James, Jr.

Douglas W. James, Jr. 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).

  • FAE1 genes and their uses
    Patent number: 6184355
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide sequences from FAE1 genes. FAE1 genes encode elongation enzymes which catalyze the conversion of C18 FAs to C20-C22 FAs. The polynucleotides of the invention are used to modify FAE1 gene expression and thereby modulate FA content in plant organs or parts, particularly seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Cargill Incorporated
    Inventors: Douglas W. James, Jr., Eda Lim, Janis Keller, Hugo K. Dooner
  • FAE1 genes and their uses
    Patent number: 6124524
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide sequences from FAE1 genes. FAE1 genes encode elongation enzymes which catalyze the conversion of C18 FAs to C20-C22 FAs. The polynucleotides of the invention are used to modify FAE1 gene expression and thereby modulate FA content in plant organs or parts, particularly seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Cargill Incorporated
    Inventors: Douglas W. James, Jr., Eda Lim, Janis Keller, Hugo K. Dooner