Patents by Inventor James A. Janni

James A. Janni 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).

  • Using structural variation to analyze genomic differences for the prediction of heterosis
    Patent number: 11053554
    Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventors: Mary Beatty, James A. Janni, Jonathan E. Lightner, J. Antoni Rafalski
  • USING STRUTURAL VARIATION TO ANALYZE GENOMIC DIFFERENCES FOR THE PREDICTION OF HETEROSIS
    Publication number: 20150197821
    Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mary BEATTY, James A. JANNI, Jonathan E. LIGHTNER, J. Antoni RAFALSKI
  • Using oligonucleotide microarrays to analyze genomic differences for the prediction of heterosis
    Patent number: 8996318
    Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyzes of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Mary Beatty, James A. Janni, Jonathan E. Lightner, J. Antoni Rafalski
  • Using Oligonucleotide Microarrays to Analyze Genomic Differences for the Prediction of Heterosis
    Publication number: 20090170712
    Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Mary Beatty, James A. Janni, Jonathan E. Lightner, J. Antoni Rafalski
  • Non-destructive derivation of weight of single seed or several seeds
    Patent number: 7483137
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for optically interrogating a particle comprising obtaining a plurality of optical interrogations from a plurality of orientations relative the particle. In one aspect, the particle is tumbled relative to optical interrogation direction and reflected or transmitted energy is collected and weight of one or several seeds is derived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Janni
  • Non-destructive derivation of weight of single seed or several seeds
    Patent number: 7274457
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for optically interrogating a particle comprising obtaining a plurality of optical interrogations from a plurality of orientations relative the particle. In one aspect, the particle is tumbled relative to optical interrogation direction and reflected or transmitted energy is collected and weight of one or several seeds is derived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Janni