Patents by Inventor J. Bowen

J. Bowen 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: 11684935
    Abstract: A fog generator assembly includes a water vapor generator, a fragrance dispenser, and a mixing element fluidly coupled to the water generator and the fragrance dispenser. The mixing element is configured to mix a fog of water vapor from the water vapor generator with a fragrance from the fragrance dispenser to produce an aromatic fog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Stout, Stephen J. Bowen
  • Patent number: 11673922
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC13085 and TIC13087. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC13085 and TIC13087 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Stephanie C. Waldheuser, Kimberly M. Wegener
  • Publication number: 20230108260
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC6280, TIC6281, TIC6282, TIC6283, TIC8808, TIC9480, TIC9257, TIC7106, TIC7017, TIC7107, TIC7108, TIC7109, TIC7110, TIC7111, TIC7589, TIC9258, and TIC9259. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the pesticidal proteins provided. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Hemipteran and Thysanopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran species pests using the disclosed pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Todd A. Ciche, Stanislaw Flasinski, Arlene R Howe, Jason S. Milligan, James K. Roberts, Yong Yin
  • Patent number: 11591612
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC6757, TIC6757PL, TIC7472, TIC7472PL, TIC7473, and TIC7473PL. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC6757, TIC6757PL, TIC7472, TIC7472PL, TIC7473, and TIC7473PL pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Todd A. Ciche, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Jennifer L. Lutke
  • Publication number: 20230013686
    Abstract: Pesticidal protein exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran and Hemipteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC2199. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the disclosed pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran and Hemipteran species pests using TIC2199 pesticidal protein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Arlene R. Howe, Kimberley M. Wegener
  • Patent number: 11512324
    Abstract: A pesticidal protein class of PirA, PirB, and PirAB fusion proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran pest species is disclosed. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the PirA, PirB, and PirAB fusion proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the PirA, PirB, and PirAB fusion proteins. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, and Hemipteran species pests using the PirA, PirB, and PirAB fusion proteins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Todd A. Ciche, Stanislaw Flasinski, Arlene R. Howe
  • Patent number: 11492640
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC6280, TIC6281, TIC6282, TIC6283, TIC8808, TIC9480, TIC9257, TIC7106, TIC7017, TIC7107, TIC7108, TIC7109, TIC7110, TIC7111, TIC7589, TIC9258, and TIC9259. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the pesticidal proteins provided. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Hemipteran and Thysanopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran species pests using the disclosed pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Todd A. Ciche, Stanislaw Flasinski, Arlene R. Howe, Jason S. Milligan, James K. Roberts, Yong Yin
  • Publication number: 20220337575
    Abstract: Embodiments herein include an intelligent electronic device (IED) by employing a multi-factor authentication process. In some embodiments, to change the access level of the IED, the user may use the password and additional inputs such as an off-site operator sending a command, or the user engaging a push button or switch local to the IED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, David J. Dolezilek
  • Publication number: 20220306544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to gels and processes for making bundles of aligned ceramic nanofibers, ceramic nanostructures made by such processes, and methods of using such ceramic nanostructures. Such process is templated via block copolymer self-assembly but does not require any post processing thermal and/or solvent annealing steps. As a result, such process is significantly more efficient and scalable than other processes that are templated via block copolymer self-assembly. The resulting fibers are aligned according to the direction of deposition, making steps where individual fibers are bundled unnecessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew B. Dickerson, John J. Bowen
  • Publication number: 20220258189
    Abstract: A fog generator assembly includes a water vapor generator, a fragrance dispenser, and a mixing element fluidly coupled to the water generator and the fragrance dispenser. The mixing element is configured to mix a fog of water vapor from the water vapor generator with a fragrance from the fragrance dispenser to produce an aromatic fog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Stout, Stephen J. Bowen
  • Publication number: 20220256863
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC4029, TIC4029_1, and TIC4029_8. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding pesticidal proteins of the TIC4029 class. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the TIC4029 class in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC4029, TIC4029_1, and TIC4029_8 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Arlene R. Howe, Matthew S. Marengo, Jason Meyer, Jason S. Milligan, Brian E. Weiner
  • Publication number: 20220251596
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine Chay, Artem Evdokimov, Stanislaw Flasinski, Uma R. Kesanapalli, Megan N. Schroder, Rachael N. Slightom, Nengbing Tao, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Publication number: 20220251598
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed encoding novel, insecticidal TIC4747 and related proteins exhibiting Hemipteran and Lepidopteran inhibitory activity, as well as fragments thereof. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing a polynucleotide construct encoding one or more of the toxin proteins within the TIC4747-related protein toxin class.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Arlene R. Howe, Jennifer L. Lutke, Eric Van Fleet
  • Publication number: 20220248686
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3 pesticidal proteins are also provided. Also disclosed are methods and compositions to improve the insecticidal activity of a pesticidal protein against an insect pest species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Danqi Chen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Jennifer L. Lutke, Barbana E. Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220235369
    Abstract: A pesticidal protein class exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran and Lepidopteran pest species is disclosed, and includes, but is not limited to, TIC7040, TIC7042, TIC7381, TIC7382, TIC7383, TIC7386, TIC7388, and TIC7389. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the TIC7040, TIC7042, TIC7381, TIC7382, TIC7383, TIC7386, TIC7388, and TIC7389 pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Coleopteran and Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the TIC7040, TIC7042, TIC7381, TIC7382, TIC7383, TIC7386, TIC7388, and TIC7389 pesticidal proteins of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Catherine A. Chay, Todd A. Ciche, Stanislaw Flainski, Arlene R. Howe, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • Publication number: 20220220160
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC13085 and TIC13087. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC13085 and TIC13087 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Stephanie C. Waldheuser, Kimberly M. Wegener
  • Patent number: D963816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowen, Adam M. Moller, Shawn J. Booth, Richard C. Kong
  • Patent number: D969092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowen, Xinyao Lin
  • Patent number: D982532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowen, Xinyao Lin
  • Patent number: D986395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bowen, Xinyao Liu