Patents by Inventor Gregory P. Copenhaver

Gregory P. Copenhaver 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).

  • Publication number: 20160115495
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to MCs containing sorghum centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating plants transformed with these MCs. MCs with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the MC into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the MC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Pierluigi Barone, Shawn R. Carlson, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Song Luo, Jennifer M. Mach
  • Publication number: 20160010098
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to Sugarcane mini-chromosomes and recombinant chromosomes containing Sugarcane centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating Sugarcane plants transformed with these Sugarcane mini-chromosomes. Sugarcane mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform Sugarcane cells which are in turn used to generate Sugarcane plants. Methods for generating Sugarcane plants include methods for delivering the Sugarcane mini-chromosomes into Sugarcane cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating Sugarcane plants transformed with the Sugarcane mini-chromosome or recombinant chromosome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Jennifer M. Mach, Pierluigi Barone, Shawn R. Carlson, Song Luo
  • Publication number: 20150337321
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and minichromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Mach, Helge Zieler, RongGuan Jin, Kevin Keith, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Daphne Preuss
  • Patent number: 9096909
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to MCs containing sorghum centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating plants transformed with these MCs. MCs with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the MC into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the MC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: CHROMATIN, INC.
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Pierluigi Barone, Shawn R. Carlson, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Song Luo, Jennifer M. Mach
  • Patent number: 8981183
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to Sugarcane mini-chromosomes and recombinant chromosomes containing Sugarcane centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating Sugarcane plants transformed with these Sugarcane mini-chromosomes. Sugarcane mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform Sugarcane cells which are in turn used to generate Sugarcane plants. Methods for generating Sugarcane plants include methods for delivering the Sugarcane mini-chromosomes into Sugarcane cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating Sugarcane plants transformed with the Sugarcane mini-chromosome or recombinant chromosome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Chromatin, Inc.
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Jennifer M. Mach, Pierluigi Barone, Shawn R. Carlson, Song Luo
  • Patent number: 8759086
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of doing business and providing services. For example, methods of increasing the revenue of crops are provided. To this end, the method includes the use of a nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and mini chromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: University of Chicago
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Mach, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Helge Zieler, Kevin Keith, Daphne Preuss, RongGuan Jin
  • Patent number: 8729341
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignees: University of Chicago, Chromatin Inc.
    Inventors: Helge Zieler, James Jin, Jennifer M. Mach, Gary W. Rudgers, Daphne Preuss, Mich B. Hein, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Kevin Keith
  • Publication number: 20140047583
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to sugar cane mini-chromosomes containing sugar cane centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating sugar cane plants transformed with these sugar cane mini-chromosomes. Sugar cane mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform sugar cane cells which are in turn used to generate sugar cane plants. Methods for generating sugar cane plants include methods for delivering the sugar cane mini-chromosomes into sugar cane cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating sugar cane plants transformed with the sugarcane mini-chromosome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC
    Inventors: Song Luo, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Dephne Preuss
  • Patent number: 8614089
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Chromatin, Inc.
    Inventors: Helge Zieler, Gary W. Rudgers, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Daphne Preuss, Michael H. Pauly
  • Patent number: 8350120
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignees: The Univesity of Chicago, Chromatin, Inc.
    Inventors: Helge Zieler, James Jin, Jennifer M Mach, Gary W Rudgers, Daphne Preuss, Mich B Hein, Gregory P Copenhaver, Kevin Keith
  • Publication number: 20130007927
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to compositions and methods related to novel centromere sequences identified in cotton, and resulting recombinant DNA constructs, such as minichromosomes, made using such sequences. Minichromosomes with novel compositions and structures can be used, for example, to transform plant cells that are in turn used to generate minichromosome-harboring plants. The invention is directed to products of such plants, including oil and textiles. The invention is also directed to novel methods for identifying centromere sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory P. Copenhaver, Song Luo, Jennifer M. Mach, Daphne Preuss, Rolando Ramirez
  • Publication number: 20120255072
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to MCs containing sorghum centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating plants transformed with these MCs. MCs with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the MC into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the MC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC.
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Pierluigi Barone, Shawn R. Carlson, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Song Luo, Jennifer M. Mach
  • Patent number: 8222028
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Chromatin, Inc.
    Inventors: Helge Zieler, Gary W. Rudgers, Daphne Preuss, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Michael H. Pauly
  • Publication number: 20120117868
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to Sugarcane mini-chromosomes and recombinant chromosomes containing Sugarcane centromere sequences. In addition, the invention provides for methods of generating Sugarcane plants transformed with these Sugarcane mini-chromosomes. Sugarcane mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform Sugarcane cells which are in turn used to generate Sugarcane plants. Methods for generating Sugarcane plants include methods for delivering the Sugarcane mini-chromosomes into Sugarcane cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating Sugarcane plants transformed with the Sugarcane mini-chromosome or recombinant chromosome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Jennifer M. Mach, Pierluigi Barone, Shawn R. Carlson, Song Luo
  • Publication number: 20120115132
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of centromere discovery using centromere-associated proteins in a variety of experimental formats. The methods of the invention can be used on any organism, and include using Cal1, Cbf1, Cbf3, Cbf5, CenH3 (Cenp-A), Cenp-B, Cenp-C, Cenp-D, Cenp-E, Cenp-F, Cenp-G, Cenp-H, Cenp-I, Cenp-K, Cenp-L, Cenp-M, Cenp-N, Cenp-O, Cenp-P, Cenp-Q, Cenp-R, Cenp-S, Cenp-T, Cenp-U, Cenp-V, Cenp-W, Chd1, Chp1, cohesin, condensin, Dnmt3b, Fact, Gcn5p, H2A.Z, Haspin, Hjurp, HP1, Hst4, Ima1, Incep, Ino80, Kms2, Knl-2, Mif2, Mis6, Np95, Pich, Sad1, Scm3, Shugoshin, Sim3, Skp1, Sororin, Survivin, Tas3, ZW10, and homologs thereof to identify centromere sequences. The invention is also directed to artificial chromosomes comprising centromeres made according to the methods of the invention, as well as to cells comprising such artificial chromosomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory P. COPENHAVER, Helge Zieler, Daphne Preuss
  • Patent number: 8062885
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and minichromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignees: The University of Chicago, Chromatin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Mach, Helge Zieler, RongGuan Jin, Kevin Keith, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Daphne Preuss
  • Patent number: 7989202
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the nucleic acid sequences of plant centromeres. This will permit construction of stably inherited recombinant DNA constructs and minichromosomes which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: The University of Chicago, Chromatin, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Mach, Helge Zieler, RongGuan Jin, Kevin Keith, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Daphne Preuss
  • Publication number: 20110165635
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods for processing a feedstock. Specifically, methods are provided for processing a feedstock by mixing the feedstock with an additive organism that comprises one or more transgenes coding for one or more enzymes. The expressed enzymes may be capable of breaking down cellulosic and lignocellulosic materials and converting them to a biofuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory P. Copenhaver, Daphne Preuss, Jennifer Mach
  • Patent number: 7847151
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the identification and cloning of functional plant centromeres in Arabidopsis. This will permit construction of stably inherited plant artificial chromosomes (PLACs) which can serve as vectors for the construction of transgenic plant and animal cells. In addition, information on the structure and function of these regions will prove valuable in isolating additional centromeric and centromere related genetic elements and polypeptides from other species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Daphne Preuss, Gregory P. Copenhaver
  • Publication number: 20100297769
    Abstract: The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: CHROMATIN, INC.
    Inventors: Helge Zieler, Gary W. Rudgers, Gregory P. Copenhaver, Daphne Preuss, Michael H. Pauley