Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Visser

Elizabeth Visser 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF GENE EXPRESSION
    Publication number: 20110289623
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicants: RUBICON FORESTS HOLDINGS LIMITED, ARBORGEN, LLC
    Inventors: RANJAN PERERA, STEPHEN RICE, CLARE EAGLETON, MARION WOOD, ELIZABETH VISSER
  • Compositions and methods for the modification of gene expression
    Patent number: 8030472
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignees: Arborgen, LLC, Rubicon Forests Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Ranjan Perera, Stephen Rice, Clare Eagleton, Marion Wood, Elizabeth Visser
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF GENE EXPRESSION
    Publication number: 20090205077
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Ranjan PERERA, Stephen Rice, Clare Eagleton, Marion Wood, Elizabeth Visser
  • Compositions and methods for the modification of gene expression
    Patent number: 7518034
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignees: ArborGen LLC, Rubicon Forests Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Ranjan Perera, Stephen Rice, Clare Eagleton, Marion Wood, Elizabeth Visser
  • Compositions and methods for the modification of gene expression
    Patent number: 7211711
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignees: ArborGen, LLC, Rubicon Forests Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Ranjan Perera, Stephen Rice, Marion Wood, Clare Eagleton, Elizabeth Visser
  • Compositions and methods for the modification of gene expression
    Publication number: 20050244968
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Ranjan Perera, Stephen Rice, Clare Eagleton, Marion Wood, Elizabeth Visser
  • Compositions and methods for the modification of gene expression
    Publication number: 20030101478
    Abstract: Novel isolated plant polynucleotide promoter sequences are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such polynucleotides. Methods for using such constructs in modulating the transcription of DNA sequences of interest are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Genesis Research and Development Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Ranjan Perera, Stephen Rice, Marion Wood, Clare Eagleton, Elizabeth Visser
  • Compounds and methods for treatment and diagnosis of mycobacterial infections
    Patent number: 6406704
    Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides comprising an immunogenic portion of a M. vaccae protein and DNA molecules encoding such polypeptides, together with methods for their use in the diagnosis and treatment of mycobacterial infection. Methods for enhancing the immune response to an antigen including administration of M. vaccae culture filtrate, delipidated M. vaccae cells or delipidated and deglycolipidated M. vaccae cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Genesis Research and Development Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Paul Tan, Elizabeth Visser, Ross Prestidge, James D. Watson
  • Compounds and methods for treatment and diagnosis of mycobacterial infections
    Patent number: 6284255
    Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides comprising an immunogenic portion of a M. vaccae soluble protein and DNA molecules encoding such polypeptides, together with methods for their use in the diagnosis and treatment of mycobacterial infection. Methods for enhancing the immune response to an antigen including administration of M. vaccae culture filtrate or delipidated M. vaccae cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Genesis Research & Development Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Paul Tan, Jun Hiyama, Elizabeth Visser, Linda Scott
  • Compounds and methods for treatment and diagnosis of mycobacterial infections
    Patent number: 6160093
    Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides comprising an immunogenic portion of a M. vaccae protein and DNA molecules encoding such polypeptides, together with methods for their use in the diagnosis and treatment of mycobacterial infection. Methods for enhancing the immune response to an antigen including administration of M. vaccae culture filtrate, delipidated M. vaccae cells or delipidated and deglycolipidated M. vaccae cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Genesis Researth and Development Corporation Limited
    Inventor: Elizabeth Visser
  • Mycobacterium vaccae antigens
    Patent number: 6001361
    Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptides comprising an immunogenic portion of a M. vaccae soluble protein and DNA molecules encoding such polypeptides, together with methods for their use in the diagnosis and treatment of mycobacterial infection. Methods for enhancing the immune response to an antigen including administration of M. vaccae culture filtrate or delipidated M. vaccae cells are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Genesis Research & Development Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Paul Tan, Jun Hiyama, Elizabeth Visser, Margot Skinner, Linda Scott, Ross Prestidge