Patents by Inventor Ed Ralston

Ed Ralston 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).

  • Two component plant cell lethality methods and compositions
    Patent number: 6392119
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for inhibiting the growth or killing cell in an organism, particularly plants. Genetically engineered cells and which allow for killing or provision of a beneficial effect to specified cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: DNA Plant Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Neal Gutterson, Ed Ralston
  • Production of polyketides in plants
    Publication number: 20020002712
    Abstract: The present invention provides genetically altered plants and plant cells that have been modified to contain expression system(s) capable of expressing a functional polyketide synthase (PKS). The present invention further provides methods of producing PKS and polyketides using these plants and cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Mary C. Betlach, James T. Kealey, Neal Gutterson, Ed Ralston
  • Production of polyketides in plants
    Patent number: 6262340
    Abstract: The present invention provides genetically altered plants and plant cells that have been modified to contain expression system(s) capable of expressing a functional polyketide synthase (PKS). The present invention further provides methods of producing PKS and polyketides using these plants and cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Kosan Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary C. Betlach, James T. Kealey, Neal Gutterson, Ed Ralston