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).

  • Method for disease control in MON89788 soybean
    Patent number: 7608761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to control diseases of MON89788 soybean by treatment with formulations and mixtures containing glyphosate. In particular, the formulations and mixtures are effective at controlling fungal diseases of MON89788. More specifically, the invention relates to a method to control the severity of leaf rust disease on MON89788.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: George Jamie Baley, Frank C. Kohn, John W. Pitkin, Jennifer Rinehart, Jeremey H. Taylor
  • Nucleotide and amino acid sequences from xenorhabdus and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20090205084
    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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Barry S. Goldman, Karina Krasomil-Osterfeld, Thomas M. Malvar, John W. Pitkin, Steven C. Slater, Wei Wu, Jiamin Zeng
  • Method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof
    Publication number: 20080166699
    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 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: George James Baley, David Vincent Butruille, Samuel R. Ethington, Michael D. Haverdink, Warren M. Kruger, John Robert LeDeaux, Vergel C. Concibido, James Narvel, John W. Pitkin, John Tamulonis, Chongqing Xie
  • Nucleotide and amino acid sequences from and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7319142
    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: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Barry S. Goldman, Karina Krasomil-Osterfeld, Thomas M. Malvar, John W. Pitkin, Steven C. Slater, Wei Wu, Jiamin Zeng