Patents by Inventor Harry E. Schnepf

Harry E. Schnepf 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).

  • Bacillus thuringiensis gene encoding hymenopteran-active toxins
    Patent number: 5616495
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates with hymenopteran activity are described. Also described are toxins having the advantageous hymenopteran activity.This invention further concerns genes or gene fragments which have been cloned from the novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates which have formicidal activity. These genes or gene fragments can be used to transform suitable hosts for controlling ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel M. Payne, M. Keith Kennedy, John B. Randall, Henry Meier, Heidi J. Uick, Luis Foncerrada, Harry E. Schnepf, George E. Schwab