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).

  • Patent number: 8362324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 7919685
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Virginia Ursin, Byron Froman, Henry E. Valentin
  • Publication number: 20100216204
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Publication number: 20090325264
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: MICHAEL J. STOREK, HENRY E. VALENTIN, STEVEN E. SCREEN, VIRGINIA URSIN, BYRON FROMAN, KEVIN JARRELL, SARA A. SALVADOR, ROBERT MCCARROLL, PRASHANTH VISHWANATH
  • Patent number: 7605244
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Patent number: 7595382
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Patent number: 7553952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Publication number: 20080244790
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • Patent number: 7420101
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 7405343
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • Publication number: 20080127371
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 7297541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 7262339
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Susan R. Norris, Kim Lincoln, Joshua C. Stein, Henry E. Valentin, Alison Van Eenennaam
  • Patent number: 7244877
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Patent number: 7238855
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Timothy A. Mitsky, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Qungang Qi
  • Patent number: 7230165
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 7161061
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Toni Voelker, Wei Zheng, Thomas J. Savage
  • Patent number: 7112717
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
  • Patent number: 6872815
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventors: Sai S. Subramaniam, Steven C. Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry E. Valentin, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Patent number: 6841717
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: 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