Patents by Inventor Henry Valentin

Henry 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: 8847006
    Abstract: The invention includes methods and compositions of genomic regions for screening and selecting plants and seeds from the genus Glycine associated with soybean plant maturity and growth habit. The invention also includes methods and compositions for screening plants and seeds from the genus Glycine with markers associated with genomic regions that are related to the plant maturity and plant growth habit of Glycine plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Jenkinson, John Tamulonis, James Narvel, Kenneth Gruys, Henry Valentin
  • Patent number: 7868228
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to phosphopantetheinyl transferases that are required for activation of a polyketide synthase complex to synthesize long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's) such as docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. In particular, the invention relates to bacterial phosphopantetheinyl transferases, DNA constructs for their expression in host cells, and seed, oil and meal when the host cells comprise a plant. Also provided is a method for making a plant oil containing docosahexaenoic acid and/or eicosapentaenoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Henry Valentin, Jiexin Peng, Steven Screen
  • Publication number: 20080256660
    Abstract: The invention includes methods and compositions of genomic regions for screening and selecting plants and seeds from the genus Glycine associated with soybean plant maturity and growth habit. The invention also includes methods and compositions for screening plants and seeds from the genus Glycine with markers associated with genomic regions that are related to the plant maturity and plant growth habit of Glycine plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Jonathan Jenkinson, John Tamulonis, James Narvel, Kenneth Gruys, Henry Valentin
  • Publication number: 20080086787
    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: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Henry Valentin, Timothy Mitsky
  • Publication number: 20080083045
    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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Susan Norris, Kim Lincoln, Joshua Stein, Henry Valentin, Alison Eenennaam
  • Publication number: 20080050505
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to phosphopantetheinyl transferases that are required for activation of a polyketide synthase complex to synthesize long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's) such as docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. In particular, the invention relates to bacterial phosphopantetheinyl transferases, DNA constructs for their expression in host cells, and seed, oil and meal when the host cells comprise a plant. Also provided is a method for making a plant oil containing docosahexaenoic acid and/or eicosapentaenoic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Henry Valentin, Jiexin Peng, Steven Screen
  • Publication number: 20080020444
    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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Alison Eenennaam, Henry Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Publication number: 20080020122
    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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Virginia Ursin, Byron Froman, Henry Valentin
  • Publication number: 20080016592
    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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Alison Eenennaam, Henry Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Publication number: 20080016591
    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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Alison Eenennaam, Henry Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
  • Publication number: 20070079395
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Henry Valentin, Tyamagondlu Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
  • Publication number: 20060277629
    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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Henry Valentin, Toni Voelker, Wei Zheng, Thomas Savage
  • Publication number: 20050289664
    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: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Farhad Moshiri, Ming Hao, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Henry Valentin, Tyamagondlu Venkatesh, Yun-Hua Huang Wong
  • Publication number: 20050262590
    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: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Sai Subramaniam, Steven Slater, Katherine Karberg, Ridong Chen, Henry Valentin, Yun-Hua Wong
  • Publication number: 20050223435
    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: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Albert Boronat, Narciso Campos, Manual Rodriguez-Concepcion, Michel Rohmer, Myriam Seemann, Henry Valentin, Tyamagondlu Venkatesh, Mylavarapu Venkatramesh
  • Patent number: 6770464
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of poly (hydroxy fatty acids) as well as recombinant bacterial strains for carrying out the process. In addition, new poly(hydroxy fatty acids) and new substrates for the production of conventional and new poly(hydroxy fatty acids) are described. Moreover, the invention also relates to a DNA fragment, which codes for a PhaE and a PhaC component of the poly(hydroxy fatty acid) synthase from Thiocapsa pfennigii, as well as the corresponding poly (hydroxy fatty acid) synthase protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Metabolix, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Steinbüchel, Mathias Liebergesell, Henry Valentin, Andreas Pries
  • Publication number: 20010031489
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of poly (hydroxy fatty acids) as well as recombinant bacterial strains for carrying out the process. In addition, new poly(hydroxy fatty acids) and new substrates for the production of conventional and new poly(hydroxy fatty acids) are described. Moreover, the invention also relates to a DNA fragment, which codes for a PhaE and a PhaC component of the poly(hydroxy fatty acid) synthase from Thiocapsa pfennigii, as well as the corresponding poly (hydroxy fatty acid) synthase protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Alexander Steinbuchel, Mathias Liebergesell, Henry Valentin, Andreas Pries
  • Patent number: 6011144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of poly (hydroxy fatty acids) as well as recombinant bacterial strains for carrying out the process. In addition, new poly(hydroxy fatty acids) and new substrates for the production of conventional and new poly(hydroxy fatty acids) are described. Moreover, the invention also relates to a DNA fragment, which codes for a PhaE and a PhaC component of the poly(hydroxy fatty acid) synthase from Thiocapsa pfennigii, as well as the corresponding poly (hydroxy fatty acid) synthase protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Alexander Steinbuchel, Mathias Liebergesell, Henry Valentin, Andreas Pries