Patents by Inventor George G. Soares

George G. Soares 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).

  • Novel isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis having activity against nematodes
    Patent number: 5093120
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) which contains a toxin(s) which is active against adult nematode worms and larvae. This B.t. toxin(s) can be used to treat animals and plants hosting susceptible nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Jewel Payne, George G. Soares
  • Novel coleopteran-active bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4999192
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS40D1, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, George G. Soares
  • Novel lepidopteran-active Bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4990332
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Lepidoptera. Pests in the order Lepidoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., cabbage and broccoli. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS85A1, or mutants thereof. Specifically disclosed is an asporogenous mutant designated B.t. PS85A1-168. The spores or crystals of B.t. PS85A1, or the crystals of B.t. PS85A1-168, are useful to control lepidopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, George G. Soares, Henry W. Talbot, Theresa C. Olson
  • Novel coleopteran-active Bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4966765
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS86B1, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, Michelle Burrascano, George G. Soares
  • Novel isolates of bacillus thuringiensis having activity against nematodes
    Patent number: 4948734
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) which contain a toxin(s) which is active against adult nematode worms and larvae. this B.t. toxin(s) can be used to treat animals and plants hosting susceptible nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Jewel Payne, George G. Soares
  • Control of elm leaf beetle via contact with a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis
    Patent number: 4935236
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against elm leaf beetle. These pests do heavy damage to the crops. The insecticide of the subject invention is a B. thuringiensis microbe given the designation strain san diego. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control the cotton boll weevil, the Colorado potato beetle, the alfalfa weevil, the corn rootworm, and elm leaf beetle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Corinna Herrnstadt, George G. Soares
  • Novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4910016
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera and the order Lepidoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. MT 104, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran and lepidopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Frank H. Gaertner, George G. Soares, Jewel Payne
  • Novel isolates of bacilus thuringiensis having activity against the alfalfa weevil, hypera brunneipennis
    Patent number: 4849217
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) isolates are disclosed and claimed. These novel B.t. isolates have activity against the Egyptian alfalfa weevil, which is known to cause heavy agricultural losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: George G. Soares, Robert C. Everich, Jewel Payne
  • Control of cotton boll weevil, alfalfa weevil, and corn rootworm via contact with a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis
    Patent number: 4797276
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of cotton, potato, alfalfa and corn crops. These pests do heavy damage to the crops. The insecticide of the subject invention is a B. thuringiensis microbe given the designation strain san diego. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control the cotton boll weevil, the Colorado potato beetle, the alfalfa weevil, and the corn rootworm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Corinna Herrnstadt, George G. Soares
  • Compositions containing bacillus thuringiensis toxin toxic to beetles of the order coleoptera, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 4764372
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in this order do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe given the specie designation M-7. The spores or crystal of this microbe are useful to control Coleoptera pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Corinna Herrnstadt, George G. Soares, Jr.