Patents by Inventor John D. Everard

John D. Everard 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).

  • Publication number: 20180245092
    Abstract: This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding SUT2 or SUT4 sucrose transporter genes. Methods for increasing seed oil content and evaluating increased oil content in a plant seed are described. The compositions and methods disclosed herein employ a variety of sequences that encode sucrose transporters and a variety of sequences that influence fatty acid accumulation, including for example, DGAT, Lec1 and ODP1 transcription factor. In specific embodiments, overexpression of SUT2 and/or SUT4 sucrose transporters in combination with DGAT genes further increase plant seed oil production compared to high oil plant comprising recombinant DNA constructs that do not overexpress SUT2 or SUT4 transporters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: STEPHEN M. ALLEN, HOWARD GLENN DAMUDE, JOHN D. EVERARD, KNUT MEYER, BYUNG-CHUN YOO
  • Patent number: 9976154
    Abstract: This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding SUT2 or SUT4 sucrose transporter genes. Methods for increasing seed oil content and evaluating increased oil content in a plant seed are described. The compositions and methods disclosed herein employ a variety of sequences that encode sucrose transporters and a variety of sequences that influence fatty acid accumulation, including for example, DGAT, Lec1 and ODP1 transcription factor. In specific embodiments, overexpression of SUT2 and/or SUT4 sucrose transporters in combination with DGAT genes further increase plant seed oil production compared to a high oil plant comprising recombinant DNA constructs that do not overexpress SUT2 or SUT4 transporters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen M Allen, Howard Glenn Damude, John D Everard, Knut Meyer, Byung-Chun Yoo
  • Publication number: 20170332654
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods relating to lecithin obtained from high-oleic soybeans. The high-oleic lecithin imparts improved characteristics to a product when compared to lecithin obtained from commodity soybeans. Examples of improved characteristics may include one or more of increased effective release, increased oxidative stability, increased OSI induction time, increased shelf life, increased smoke point, and a reduction in the increase in viscosity induced by oxidation or heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: John D. Everard, Susan Knowlton
  • Patent number: 9284571
    Abstract: A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Knut Meyer, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Publication number: 20150218577
    Abstract: This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding SUT2 or SUT4 sucrose transporter genes. Methods for increasing seed oil content and evaluating increased oil content in a plant seed are described. The compositions and methods disclosed herein employ a variety of sequences that encode sucrose transporters and a variety of sequences that influence fatty acid accumulation, including for example, DGAT, Lec1 and ODP1 transcription factor. In specific embodiments, overexpression of SUT2 and/or SUT4 sucrose transporters in combination with DGAT genes further increase plant seed oil production compared to a high oil plant comprising recombinant DNA constructs that do not overexpress SUT2 or SUT4 transporters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen M Allen, Howard Glenn Damude, John D Everard, Knut Meyer, Byung-Chun Yoo
  • Patent number: 8993840
    Abstract: This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding SUT2 or SUT4 sucrose transporter genes. Methods for increasing seed oil content and evaluating increased oil content in a plant seed are described. The compositions and methods disclosed herein employ a variety of sequences that encode sucrose transporters and a variety of sequences that influence fatty acid accumulation, including for example, DGAT, Lec1 and ODP1 transcription factor. In specific embodiments, overexpression of SUT2 and/or SUT4 sucrose transporters in combination with DGAT genes further increase plant seed oil production compared to a high oil plant comprising recombinant DNA constructs that do not overexpress SUT2 or SUT4 transporters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Compay
    Inventors: Stephen M. Allen, Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Knut Meyer, Byung-Chun Yoo
  • Patent number: 8905269
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for dispensing pourable materials packaged in a pail or bulk container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: John D Everard, Charles T Reed
  • Publication number: 20140352002
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding cytosolic pyrophosphatase proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding cytosolic pyrophosphatase activity in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, John D. Everard
  • Publication number: 20140190994
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for dispensing pourable materials packaged in a pail or bulk container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: John D. Everard, Charles T. Reed
  • Publication number: 20130347142
    Abstract: A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Knut Meyer, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Patent number: 8404926
    Abstract: A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Publication number: 20120174261
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding cytosolic pyrophosphatase proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding cytosolic pyrophosphatase activity in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, John D. Everard
  • Publication number: 20110126318
    Abstract: This invention relates to polynucleotide sequences encoding SUT2 or SUT4 sucrose transporter genes. Methods for increasing seed oil content and evaluating increased oil content in a plant seed are described. The compositions and methods disclosed herein employ a variety of sequences that encode sucrose transporters and a variety of sequences that influence fatty acid accumulation, including for example, DGAT, Lec1 and ODP1 transcription factor. In specific embodiments, overexpression of SUT2 and/or SUT4 sucrose transporters in combination with DGAT genes further increase plant seed oil production compared to a high oil plant comprising recombinant DNA constructs that do not overexpress SUT2 or SUT4 transporters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Allen, Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Knut Meyer, Byung-Chun Yoo
  • Publication number: 20100257635
    Abstract: A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Patent number: 7465852
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the alteration of the disulfide status of plant proteins are provided. Novel nucleotide molecules, comprising nucleotide sequences for thioredoxin h and NADPH-thioredoxin reductase, and the proteins encoded thereby are provided. The nucleotide sequences can be used to transform plants alone or in combination with other sequences, such as sequences encoding NADPH generating enzymes, to manipulate the thioredoxin h system and alter the protein disulfide status in plants. Transformed plants, plant cells, plant tissues, seed and grain are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Vincent Sewalt, Craig Hastings, Robert Meeley, Sabine Susanne Hantke, Rudolf Jung, John D. Everard, Stephen M. Allen
  • Publication number: 20080008820
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses novel bland tasting soy protein isolates and processes for producing the bland tasting soy protein isolates. The soy protein isolates described herein have very low levels of fat and volatile compounds that cause off-flavors in soy and are particularly suited for application in any number of food and drink products that incorporate soy proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Navpreet Singh, Anthony J. Irwin, John D. Everard
  • Publication number: 20080008816
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses novel bland tasting soy protein isolates and processes for producing the bland tasting soy protein isolates. The soy protein isolates described herein have very low levels of fat and volatile compounds that cause off-flavors in soy and are particularly suited for application in any number of food and drink products that incorporate soy proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Navpreet Singh, Anthony J. Irwin, John D. Everard
  • Publication number: 20080008817
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses novel bland tasting soy protein isolates and processes for producing the bland tasting soy protein isolates. The soy protein isolates described herein have very low levels of fat and volatile compounds that cause off-flavors in soy and are particularly suited for application in any number of food and drink products that incorporate soy proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Navpreet Singh, Anthony J. Irwin, John D. Everard
  • Patent number: 7009087
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the alteration of the disulfide status of plant proteins are provided. Novel nucleotide molecules, comprising nucleotide sequences for thioredoxin h and NADPH-thioredoxin reductase, and the proteins encoded thereby are provided. The nucleotide sequences can be used to transform plants alone or in combination with other sequences, such as sequences encoding NADPH generating enzymes, to manipulate the thioredoxin h system and alter the protein disulfide status in plants. Transformed plants, plant cells, plant tissues, seed and grain are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent Sewalt, Craig Hastings, Robert Meeley, Sabine Susanne Hantke, Rudolf Jung, John D. Everard, Stephen M. Allen
  • Patent number: D711189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: John D Everard, Charles T Reed