Patents by Inventor Judy Schnurr

Judy Schnurr 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: 7105722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes encoding plant acyl-CoA synthetases and methods of their use. In particular, the present invention is related to plant acyl-coenzyme A synthetases. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the enzymes, as well as mutant and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type enzyme. The present invention also relates to methods of using acyl-CoA synthetases, including altered expression in transgenic plants and expression in prokaryotes and cell culture systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jay M. Shockey, Judy Schnurr, John A. Browse
  • Publication number: 20040010817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes encoding plant acyl-CoA synthetases and methods of their use. In particular, the present invention is related to plant acyl-coenzyme A synthetases. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the enzymes, as well as mutant and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type enzyme. The present invention also relates to methods of using acyl-CoA synthetases, including altered expression in transgenic plants and expression in prokaryotes and cell culture systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jay M. Shockey, Judy Schnurr, John A. Browse
  • Publication number: 20030097676
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes encoding plant acyl-CoA synthetases and methods of their use. In particular, the present invention is related to plant acyl-coenzyme A synthetases. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the enzymes, as well as mutant and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type enzyme. The present invention also relates to methods of using acyl-CoA synthetases, including altered expression in transgenic plants and expression in prokaryotes and cell culture systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jay M. Shockey, Judy Schnurr, John A. Browse
  • Publication number: 20030037357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to genes encoding plant acyl-CoA synthetases and methods of their use. In particular, the present invention is related to plant acyl-coenzyme A synthetases. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the enzymes, as well as mutant and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type enzyme. The present invention also relates to methods of using acyl-CoA synthetases, including altered expression in transgenic plants and expression in prokaryotes and cell culture systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jay M. Shockey, Judy Schnurr, John A. Browse