Patents by Inventor James D. Masucci

James D. Masucci 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).

  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10806146
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate glutamine synthetase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, James D. Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Jennifer Chou Taylor
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 10808249
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate Phytoene desaturase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Hong Liu, James D. Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • Methods and Compositions for Weed Control
    Publication number: 20160330964
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate glutamine synthetase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, James D. Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Jennifer Chou Taylor
  • Nucleic Acid Molecules and Other Molecules Associated with Plants and Uses Thereof for Plant Improvement
    Publication number: 20160319294
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David K. KOVALIC, Scott E. ANDERSEN, Joseph R. BYRUM, Timothy W. CONNER, James D. MASUCCI, Yihua ZHOU
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 9422558
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate glutamine synthetase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J Fiinnessy, Zhaolong Li, James D Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Jennifer Chou Taylor
  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20150143581
    Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jingdong Liu, Yihua Zhou, David K. Kovalic, Steven E. Screen, Jack E. Tabaska, Yongwei Cao, Scott E. Andersen, Michael D. Edgerton, Karen L. Fincher, Kim Hammond-Kosack, Thomas J. Larosa, James D. Masucci, Martin Urban, Jinhua Xiao, Todd E. Ziegler
  • NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES AND OTHER MOLECULES ASSOCIATED WITH PLANTS AND USES THEREOF FOR PLANT IMPROVEMENT
    Publication number: 20140259218
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: David K. KOVALIC, Scott E. ANDERSEN, Joseph R. BYRUM, Timothy W. CONNER, James D. MASUCCI, Yihua ZHOU
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130254940
    Abstract: Provided are novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate Phytoene desaturase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL ADER, John J. Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Hong Liu, James D. Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130247247
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate glutamine synthetase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL ADER, John J Fiinnessy, Zhaolong Li, James D Masucci, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Jennifer Chou Taylor
  • Nucleic Acid Molecules and Other Molecules Associated with Plants and Uses Thereof for Plant Improvement
    Publication number: 20130185831
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: David K. Kovalic, Scott E. Andersen, Joseph R. Byrum, Timothy W. Conner, James D. Masucci, Yihua Zhou
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130097726
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate-dioxygenase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL ADER, John J. Finnessy, Mahak Kapoor, James D. Masucci, Zhaolong Li, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Jennifer Chou Taylor, Dafu Wang, Heping Yang
  • Plant regulatory sequences for selective control of gene expression
    Patent number: 8378171
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues are isolated from corn and wheat. These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci
  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants and uses thereof for plant improvement
    Patent number: 8124844
    Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. La Rosa, David K. Kovalic, Yihua Zhou, Yongwei Cao, Mark S. Abad, Scott E. Andersen, Robert E. Buehler, Joseph R. Byrum, Nordine Cheikh, Timothy W. Conner, Brian E. Coombs, Stanton B. Dotson, Patrice Dubois, Michael D. Edgerton, Dane K. Fisher, Kristine J. Hardeman, Gregory J. Heck, Gregory J. Hinkle, Raghunath V. Lalgudi, Jingdong Liu, Linda L. Lutfiyya, Debbie A. Mahadeo, James D. Masucci, James D. McIninch, Philip W. Miller, Donald E. Nelson, Ming Peng, Thomas G. Ruff, Hridayabhiranjan Shukla, Joshua Stein, Michael D. Thompson, Kunsheng Wu
  • TUBULIN REGULATORY ELEMENTS FOR USE IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20120015810
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide molecules isolated from Zea mays and Oryza sativa and useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides expression constructs containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Gregory R. Heck, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci, Jinsong You
  • Tubulin regulatory elements for use in plants
    Patent number: 8088911
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide molecules isolated from Zea mays and Oryza sativa and useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides expression constructs containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Gregory R. Heck, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci, Jinsong You
  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants and uses thereof for plant improvement
    Publication number: 20110277178
    Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jingdong Liu, Yihua Zhou, David K. Kovalic, Steven E. Screen, Jack E. Tabaska, Yongwei Cao, Scott E. Andersen, Michael D. Edgerton, Karen L. Fincher, Kim Hammond-Kosack, Thomas J. La Rosa, James D. Masucci, Martin Urban, Jinhua Xiao, Todd E. Ziegler
  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants and uses thereof for plant improvement
    Publication number: 20110209246
    Abstract: Recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides useful for improvement of plants are provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and recombinant polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: David K. Kovalic, Scott E. Andersen, Joseph R. Byrum, Timothy W. Conner, James D. Masucci, Yihua Zhou
  • TUBULIN REGULATORY ELEMENTS FOR USE IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20110130287
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide molecules isolated from Zea mays and Oryza sativa and useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides expression constructs containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory R. Heck, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci, Jinsong You
  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants
    Patent number: 7919608
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from maize are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Mark S. Abad, Scott E. Andersen, Patrice Dubois, Debbie A. Mahadeo, James D. Masucci
  • Tubulin regulatory elements for use in plants
    Patent number: 7838654
    Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide molecules isolated from Zea mays and Oryza sativa and useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides expression constructs containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory R. Heck, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci, Jinsong You