Patents by Inventor Henry E. Valentin
Henry E. Valentin 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).
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Patent number: 8362324Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences and methods are provided for producing plants and seeds having altered tocopherol content and compositions. The methods find particular use in increasing the tocopherol levels in plants, and in providing desirable tocopherol compositions in a host plant cell.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
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Patent number: 7919685Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods and compositions concerning desaturase enzymes that modulate the number and location of double bonds in long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's). In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for improving omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plant products and parts using desaturase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding for such enzymes. In particular embodiments, the desaturase enzymes are Tetraselmis suecica delta 6 desaturases. Also provided are improved soybean oil compositions having GLA and SDA.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Virginia Ursin, Byron Froman, Henry E. Valentin
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Publication number: 20100216204Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences and methods are provided for producing plants and seeds having altered tocopherol content and compositions. The methods find particular use in increasing the tocopherol levels in plants, and in providing desirable tocopherol compositions in a host plant cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
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Publication number: 20090325264Abstract: The present invention provides engineered fatty acid desaturase molecules preferring Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) over Linoleic Acid (LA) as a substrate. The invention further discloses compositions, polynucleotide constructs, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and seeds comprising the desaturase molecule, and methods for preparing and using the same. In particular, the disclosed engineered desaturase molecules are capable of altering the omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plants and plant parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: MICHAEL J. STOREK, HENRY E. VALENTIN, STEVEN E. SCREEN, VIRGINIA URSIN, BYRON FROMAN, KEVIN JARRELL, SARA A. SALVADOR, ROBERT MCCARROLL, PRASHANTH VISHWANATH
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Patent number: 7605244Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Patent number: 7595382Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Patent number: 7553952Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Publication number: 20080244790Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
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Patent number: 7420101Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences and methods are provided for producing plants and seeds having altered tocopherol content and compositions. The methods find particular use in increasing the tocopherol levels in plants, and in providing desirable tocopherol compositions in a host plant cell.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Calgene LLCInventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
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Patent number: 7405343Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
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Publication number: 20080127371Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
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Patent number: 7297541Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase activity, and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
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Patent number: 7262339Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have tocopherol methyltransferase (tMT2) activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. in addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Alison Van Eenennaam
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Patent number: 7244877Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Patent number: 7238855Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with the genes of the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the tocopherol pathway. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Henry E. Valentin, Timothy A. Mitsky, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Qungang Qi
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Patent number: 7230165Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules and proteins associated with genes that encode polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway as well as in production of plants that are drought resistant.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Mark S. Abad, Robert J. Eilers, Karen Kindle Hartsuyker, Joseph Hirschberg, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Farhad Moshiri, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh
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Patent number: 7161061Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the invention relates to genes associated with nucleotide triphosphate transport. The present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with the genes involved in nucleotide triphosphate transport. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example, in gene isolation, gene analysis, and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with nucleotide triphosphate transport.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Henry E. Valentin, Toni Voelker, Wei Zheng, Thomas J. Savage
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Patent number: 7112717Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof. In particular, the sequence of the HPT2 gene from Arabidopsis thaliana is disclosed for expression in any plant species to increase the levels of tocopherol.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
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Patent number: 6872815Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences and methods are provided for producing plants and seeds having altered tocopherol content and compositions. The methods find particular use in increasing the tocopherol levels in plants, and in providing desirable tocopherol compositions in a host plant cell.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 29, 2005Assignee: Calgene LLCInventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
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Patent number: 6841717Abstract: The present invention provides and includes nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies associated with novel genes in the MEP pathway. The invention further encompasses methods utilizing such molecules, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. The present invention also includes transgenic plants modified to express proteins associated with the MEP pathway.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Monsanto Technology, L.L.C.Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh