Patents by Inventor Jewel Payne

Jewel Payne 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).

  • Bacillus thuringiensis isolate active against lepidopteran pests, and genes encoding novel lepidopteran-active toxins
    Patent number: 5126133
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis genes encoding toxins which are active against lepidopteran insects have been cloned from novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis microbes. The DNA encoding the B. thuringiensis toxins can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes to express the B. thuringiensis toxins. These recombinant microbes can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, August J. Sick
  • Novel isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis having activity against nematodes
    Patent number: 5093120
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) which contains a toxin(s) which is active against adult nematode worms and larvae. This B.t. toxin(s) can be used to treat animals and plants hosting susceptible nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Jewel Payne, George G. Soares
  • Novel bacillus thuringiensis isolate denoted B. T. PS81F, active against lepidopteran pests, and a gene encoding a lepidopteran-active toxin
    Patent number: 5045469
    Abstract: A novel B.t. toxin gene toxic to lepidopteran insects has been cloned from a novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis microbe. The DNA encoding the B.t. toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes to express the B.t. toxin. These recombinant microbes can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, August J. Sick
  • Novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolate denoted B.t. PS81F, active against lepidopteran pests, and a gene encoding a lepidopteran-active toxin
    Patent number: 5039523
    Abstract: A novel B.t. toxin gene encoding a protein toxic to lepidopteran insects has been cloned from a novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis microbe. The DNA encoding the B.t. toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes to express the B.t. toxin. These recombinant microbes can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, August J. Sick
  • Novel coleopteran-active bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 5006336
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleopters. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn and potatoes. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS122D3, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventor: Jewel Payne
  • Novel coleopteran-active bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4999192
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS40D1, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, George G. Soares
  • Novel lepidopteran-active Bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4990332
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Lepidoptera. Pests in the order Lepidoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., cabbage and broccoli. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS85A1, or mutants thereof. Specifically disclosed is an asporogenous mutant designated B.t. PS85A1-168. The spores or crystals of B.t. PS85A1, or the crystals of B.t. PS85A1-168, are useful to control lepidopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, George G. Soares, Henry W. Talbot, Theresa C. Olson
  • Novel coleopteran-active Bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4966765
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. PS86B1, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel Payne, Michelle Burrascano, George G. Soares
  • Novel isolates of bacillus thuringiensis having activity against nematodes
    Patent number: 4948734
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) which contain a toxin(s) which is active against adult nematode worms and larvae. this B.t. toxin(s) can be used to treat animals and plants hosting susceptible nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Edwards, Jewel Payne, George G. Soares
  • Novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 4910016
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel and useful insecticide with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera and the order Lepidoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The insecticide of the subject invention is a novel B. thuringiensis microbe referred to as B.t. MT 104, or mutants thereof. The spores or crystals of this microbe are useful to control coleopteran and lepidopteran pests in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Frank H. Gaertner, George G. Soares, Jewel Payne
  • Novel isolates of bacilus thuringiensis having activity against the alfalfa weevil, hypera brunneipennis
    Patent number: 4849217
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) isolates are disclosed and claimed. These novel B.t. isolates have activity against the Egyptian alfalfa weevil, which is known to cause heavy agricultural losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: George G. Soares, Robert C. Everich, Jewel Payne