Patents by Inventor Jonathan Edward Lightner

Jonathan Edward Lightner 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: 20260092277
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Elite lines comprising homozygous CD163 edited genes retain their superior properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Patent number: 12416005
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Elite lines comprising homozygous CD163-edited genes retain their superior properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: Genus plc
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Patent number: 12371692
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Elite lines comprising homozygous CD163-edited genes retain their superior properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Genus plc
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Publication number: 20230272397
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Patent number: 11535850
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Elite lines comprising homozygous CD163 edited genes retain their superior properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Publication number: 20220135976
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Publication number: 20220042017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Patent number: 11208659
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv). Elite lines comprising homozygous CD163 edited genes retain their superior properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Publication number: 20210348165
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and compositions useful for prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) in animals, including animals of the species Sus scrofa. The present teachings relate to swine wherein at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated, and to specific methods and nucleic acid sequences used in gene editing to inactivate the CD163 gene. Swine wherein both alleles of the CD163 gene are inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Genus PLC
    Inventors: Andrew Mark Cigan, Jonathan Edward Lightner, Matthew Scott Culbertson, William Thomas Christianson, Benjamin Beaton, Brian Burger, Dylan Barnes, Matthew Campbell
  • Publication number: 20120151621
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Luis Perez-Grau, Narendra S. Yadav
  • Publication number: 20090293153
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: JONATHAN EDWARD LIGHTNER, John Josef Okuley
  • Patent number: 7105721
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Narendra Yadav, Luis Perez Grau
  • Patent number: 6919466
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Narendra S. Yadav, Luis Perez-Grau
  • Patent number: 6872872
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Luis Perez-Grau, Narendra S. Yadav
  • Publication number: 20030163844
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Narendra Yadav, Luis Perez Grau
  • Patent number: 6570008
    Abstract: The instant invention discloses utilization of a cDNA clone to construct sense and antisense genes for inhibition of starch synthase enzymatic activity in corn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Karen E. Broglie, Jonathan Edward Lightner
  • Publication number: 20030074694
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Narendra Yadav, Luis Perez Grau
  • Publication number: 20030066104
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Narendra Yadav, Luis Perez Grau
  • Publication number: 20030033633
    Abstract: The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Jonathan Edward Lightner, John Joseph Okuley, William Dean Hitz, Anthony John Kinney, Narendra Yadav, Luis Perez Grau
  • Patent number: 6392120
    Abstract: The instant invention discloses utilization of a cDNA clone to construct sense and antisense genes for inhibition of starch synthase enzymatic activity in corn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Karen E. Broglie, Jonathan Edward Lightner