Patents by Inventor Frank Shotkoski

Frank Shotkoski 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).

  • Patent number: 8686232
    Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules encoding novel Vip3 toxins that are highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The nucleic acid molecules can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the Vip3 toxins. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Zhicheng Shen, Gregory W. Warren, Vance Kramer, Frank Shotkoski
  • Publication number: 20120270776
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Paul MILES, Vance KRAMER, Shen ZHICHENG, Gregory WARREN, Frank SHOTKOSKI
  • Patent number: 8237020
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Paul Miles, Vance Kramer, Shen Zhicheng, Gregory Warren, Frank Shotkoski
  • Publication number: 20100024069
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Miles, Vance Kramer, Shen Zhicheng, Gregory Warren, Frank Shotkoski
  • Publication number: 20090328254
    Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules encoding novel Vip3 toxins that are highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The nucleic acid molecules can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the Vip3 toxins. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: ZHICHENG SHEN, GREGORY WARREN, VANCE KRAMER, FRANK SHOTKOSKI
  • Patent number: 7615686
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Paul Miles, Vance Kramer, Shen Zhicheng, Gregory Warren, Frank Shotkoski
  • Patent number: 7378493
    Abstract: Novel Vip3C toxins that are highly active against European corn borer and other lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The Vip3C toxins can be expressed in various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms including plants to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Zhicheng Shen, Gregory Warren, Vance Kramer, Frank Shotkoski
  • Publication number: 20080090241
    Abstract: The present application relates to an insect resistant transgenic cotton plant, In particular, it relates to a specific event, designated COT102. The application also relates to polytucleotides which are characteristic of the COT102 event, plants comprising said polynucleotides, and methods of detecting the COT102 event. The COT 102 event exhibits a novel genotype comprising two expression cassettes. The first cassette comprises a suitable promoter for expression in plants operably linked to a gene that encodes a VIP3A insecticidal toxin, useful in controlling a vide spectrum of lepidopteran insect pests, and a suitable polyadenylation signal. The second cassette comprises a gene which, when expressed, can be used as a selectable marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel Ellis, David Negrotto, Liang Shi, Frank Shotkoski, Carla Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070240237
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Miles, Vance Kramer, Shen Zhicheng, Gregory Warren, Frank Shotkoski
  • Patent number: 7244820
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Paul Miles, Vance Kramer, Shen Zhicheng, Gregory Warren, Frank Shotkoski
  • Publication number: 20070067868
    Abstract: The present application relates to an insect resistant transgenic cotton event designated COT202. The application also relates to polynucleotides which are characteristic of the COT202 event, plants comprising the polynucleotides, and methods of detecting the COT202 event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: David Negrotto, Frank Shotkoski, Wenjin Yu
  • Publication number: 20060130175
    Abstract: The present application relates an insect resistant transgenic cotton plant. In particular, it relates to a specific event, designated COT102. The application also relates to polynucleotides which are characteristic of the COT102 event, plants comprising said polynucleotides, and methods of detecting the COT102 event. The COT102 event exhibits a novel genotype comprising two expression cassettes. The first cassette comprises a suitable promoter for expression in plants operably linked to a gene that encodes a VIP3A insecticidal toxin, useful in controlling a wide spectrum of lepidopteran insect pests, and a suitable polyadenylation signal. The second cassette comprises a gene which, when expressed, can be used as a selectable marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Ellis, David Negrotto, Liang Shi, Frank Shotkoski, Carla Thomas
  • Publication number: 20050210545
    Abstract: Novel Vip3 toxins that are highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the Vip3 toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the Vip3 toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Syngenta Participation AG
    Inventors: Zhicheng Shen, Gregory Warren, Vance Kramer, Frank Shotkoski
  • Publication number: 20040133942
    Abstract: A novel pesticidal toxin that is highly active against a wide range of lepidopteran insect pests is disclosed. The DNA encoding the pesticidal toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the pesticidal toxin. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Paul Miles, Vance Kramer, Zhicheng Shen, Frank Shotkoski, Gregory W. Warren