Patents by Inventor John W. Pitkin

John W. Pitkin 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: 10591467
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Vergel C. Concibido, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Publication number: 20180259506
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James BALEY, David Vincent BUTRUILLE, Vergel C. CONCIBIDO, Samuel R. EATHINGTON, Michael D. HAVERDINK, Warren M. KRUGER, John Robert LeDEAUX, James Narvel, John W. PITKIN, John TAMULONIS, Chongqing XIE
  • Patent number: 9995737
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technologyy LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Publication number: 20160200778
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Gregory J. Bunkers, Catherine Chay, John W. Pitkin, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Uma R. Sukuru, Brook Van Scoyoc, Stanislaw Flasinski
  • Publication number: 20160146792
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 9328356
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Gregory J. Bunkers, Catherine Chay, John W. Pitkin, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Uma R. Sukuru, Brook Van Scoyoc, Stanislaw Flasinski
  • Publication number: 20150276721
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 9091681
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 8796026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of nucleotide sequences encoding novel insecticidal proteins secreted into the extracellular space from Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains. The proteins are isolated from culture supernatants of Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains and display insecticidal activity against coleopteran insects including Colorado potato beetle (Lymantria dispar) and Southern Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica undecempunctata). Insecticidal proteins encoded by nucleotide sequences that hybridize to the isolated and characterized nucleotide sequences are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using transgenic cells and plants comprising the novel nucleotide sequence of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Judith C. Donovan, William P. Donovan, James T. Engleman, Karina Krasomil-Osterfeld, John W. Pitkin, James K. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140206032
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 8692054
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 8389798
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Publication number: 20120278954
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Gregory J. Bunkers, Catherine Chay, John W. Pitkin, Timothy J. Rydel, Eric J. Sturman, Uma R. Sukuru, Brook Van Scoyoc
  • Publication number: 20120266334
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Publication number: 20110271409
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 7994395
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Patent number: 7951998
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Publication number: 20110061128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to control of fungal and oomycete plant pathogens by inhibiting one or more biological functions. The invention provides methods and compositions for such control. By feeding one or more recombinant double stranded RNA molecules provided by the invention to the pathogen, a reduction in disease may be obtained through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic agents for use in protecting plants from pathogen infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: James K. Roberts, John W. Pitkin, Thomas H. Adams
  • Patent number: 7696340
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleotide sequences from Xenorhabdus nematophila species Xs86068, and, in particular, nucleotide sequences that encode insect inhibitory proteins, the insecticidal proteins, and compositions that comprise one or more of the insecticidal proteins for use in controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Barry S. Goldman, Karina Krasomil-Osterfeld, Thomas M. Malvar, John W. Pitkin, Steven C. Slater, Wei Wu, Jiamin Zeng
  • Publication number: 20090307799
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Eathington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie