Patents by Inventor Frederick Behr

Frederick Behr 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).

  • CORN EVENT PV-ZMGT32(nk603) AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170327838
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Methods for producing glyphosate tolerant plants comprising corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603)
    Patent number: 9701980
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • CORN EVENT PV-ZMGT32(NK603) AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140304849
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 8722969
    Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant DNA molecule that confers herbicide tolerance to transgenic corn plants. Also provided by the present invention are methods for growing a corn plant that tolerate application of glyphosate comprising planting and growing seeds comprising the recombinant DNA molecule and applying glyphosate to the corn plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • CORN EVENT PV-ZMGT32(NK603) AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120329654
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 8273959
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Publication number: 20100017902
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7582434
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Patent number: 7193071
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Hydrofluoroether as a Heat-Transfer Fluid
    Publication number: 20070018134
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a fluoroaliphatic group, wherein each Rf and Rf? contain 1 hydrogen atom; Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Costello, Richard Flynn, Frederick Behr
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Publication number: 20050224747
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a compound represented by the following structure: Rh?(O—Rf)m wherein: m=3-4 Rf is, independently, a perfluoroaliphatic group; Rh? is independently a linear or branched hydrocarbon with from 3 to about 8 carbon atoms. Another embodiment is an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Costello, Richard Flynn, Frederick Behr
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Publication number: 20050127322
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein: O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a fluoroaliphatic group, wherein each Rf and Rf? contain 1 hydrogen atom; Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Costello, Richard Flynn, Frederick Behr
  • Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid
    Publication number: 20050126756
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a compound represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh—O—Rf? wherein: O is oxygen; Rf and Rf? are, independently, a perfluoroaliphatic group; and Rh is independently a linear, branched or cyclic alkylene group having from 2 to about 8 carbon atoms and at least 4 hydrogen atoms, and wherein the hydrofluoroether compound is free of —O—CH2—O—. Another embodiment is an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Costello, Richard Flynn, Frederick Behr
  • Corn plants comprising event PV-ZMGT32(nk603)
    Patent number: 6825400
    Abstract: The present invention relates to corn plant PV-ZMGT32 (nk603 ) having a transformation event that produces glyphosate tolerance. The invention also relates to progeny corn plants having this event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • A Novel Method for Production of Transformed Dihaploid Corn Plants
    Publication number: 20040210959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel system for generating transformed dihaploid corn plants. In particular, the invention relates to the production of haploid corn callus, transformation of that tissue, dihaploidization, and regeneration of transgenic plants. Transgenic dihaploid corn plants can then be easily produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Charles L. Armstrong, Carl Frederick Behr, Gurdip S. Brar, David R. Duncan, Terry Foley, Lorelei C. Marshall
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Publication number: 20040139493
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
  • Corn event PV-ZMGT32(nk603) and compositions and methods for detection thereof
    Publication number: 20020013960
    Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka Hironaka, Jinsong You