Patents by Inventor Franky R. G. Terras

Franky R. G. Terras 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).

  • Biocidal proteins
    Publication number: 20010014732
    Abstract: Biocidal proteins isolated from seeds have been characterized, in particular proteins isolated from members of the Brassicaceae, Compositae and Leguminosae families including Raphanus, Brassica, Sinapis, Arabidopsis, Dahlia, Cnicus, Lathyrus and Clitoria. The proteins show a wide range of antifungal activity and some are active against Gram-positive bacteria. All share a common amino acid sequence. DNA encoding the proteins has been isolated and incorporated into vectors. Plants transformed with this DNA may be produced. The proteins find commercial application as antifungal or antibacterial agents; transformed plants will show increased disease-resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Applicant: ZENECA Limited
    Inventors: Willem F. Broekaert, Bruno P.A. Cammue, Rupert W. Osborn, Sarah B. Rees, Franky R.G. Terras, Jozef Vanderleyden
  • Biocidal proteins
    Patent number: 6187904
    Abstract: Biocidal proteins isolated from seeds have been characterised, in particular proteins isolated from members of the Brassicaceae, Compositae and Leguminosae families including Raphanus, Brassica, Sinapis, Arabidopsis, Dahlia, Cnicus, Lathyrus and Clitoria. The proteins show a wide range of antifungal activity and some are active against Gram-positive bacteria. All share a common amino acid sequence. DNA encoding the proteins has been isolated and incorporated into vectors. Plants transformed with this DNA may be produced. The proteins find commercial application as antifungal or antibacterial agents; transformed plants will show increased disease-resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: ZENECA Limited
    Inventors: Willem F. Broekaert, Bruno P. A. Cammue, Rupert W. Osborn, Sarah B. Rees, Franky R. G. Terras, Jozef Vanderleyden
  • Biocidal proteins
    Patent number: 5824869
    Abstract: Biocidal proteins isolated from seeds have been characterised, in particular proteins isolated from members of the Brassicaceae, Compositae and Leguminosae families including Raphanus, Brassica, Sinapis, Arabidopsis, Dahlia, Cnicus, Lathyrus and Clitoria. The proteins show a wide range of antifungal activity and some are active against Gram-positive bacteria. All share a common amino acid sequence. DNA encoding the proteins has been isolated and incorporated into vectors. Plants transformed with this DNA may be produced. The proteins find commercial application as antifungal or antibacterial agents; transformed plants will show increased disease-resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Willem F. Broekaert, Bruno P.A. Cammue, Rupert W. Osborn, Sarah B. Rees, Franky R.G. Terras, Jozef Vanderleyden
  • Biocidal proteins
    Patent number: 5689043
    Abstract: Biocidal proteins isolated from seeds have been characterised, in particular proteins isolated from members of the Brassicaceae, Compositae and Leguminosae families including Raphanus, Brassica, Sinapis, Arabidopsis, Dahlia, Cnicus, Lathyrus and Clitoria. The proteins show a wide range of antifungal activity and some are active against Gram-positive bacteria. All share a common amino acid sequence. DNA encoding the proteins has been isolated and incorporated into vectors. Plants transformed with this DNA may be produced. The proteins find commercial application as antifungal or antibacterial agents; transformed plants will show increased disease-resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Willem F. Broekaert, Bruno P.A. Cammue, Rupert W. Osborn, Sarah B. Rees, Franky R.G. Terras, Jozef Vanderleyden
  • Biocidal proteins
    Patent number: 5538525
    Abstract: Biocidal proteins isolated from seeds have been characterised, in particular proteins isolated from members of the Brassicaceae, Compositae and Leguminosae families including Raphanus, Brassica, Sinapis, Arabidopsis, Dahlia, Cnicus, Lathyrus and Clitoria. The proteins show a wide range of antifungal activity and some are active against Gram-positive bacteria. All share a common amino acid sequence. DNA encoding the proteins has been isolated and incorporated into vectors. Plants transformed with this DNA may be produced. The proteins find commercial application as antifungal or antibacterial agents; transformed plants will show increased disease-resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Willem F. Broekaert, Bruno P. A. Cammue, Rupert W. Osborn, Sarah B. Rees, Franky R. G. Terras, Jozef Vanderleyden