Patents by Inventor Karl Morris

Karl Morris 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: 11479784
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigour, and in particular enhances the seed vigour, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigour of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigour characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Publication number: 20200291417
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigour, and in particular enhances the seed vigour, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigour of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigour characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Patent number: 10704054
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigour, and in particular enhances the seed vigour, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigour of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigour characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Publication number: 20190078113
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigour, and in particular enhances the seed vigour, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigour of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigour characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Patent number: 10087459
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigor, and in particular enhances the seed vigor, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigor of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigor characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Publication number: 20150240255
    Abstract: The present invention provides a polynucleotide which enables the modulation of the seed vigour, and in particular enhances the seed vigour, and more particularly enables the modification of the speed of germination. A plant seed comprising the said polynucleotide is also provided. A method of producing the plant seed, method for improving the germination and vigour of plant seed, transgenic plant and the use of the polynucleotide of the invention for producing plants growing seeds with improved germination and vigour characteristics are also provided. The invention particularly concerns Brassica, more particularly Brassica oleracea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: William Edward Finch-Savage, Karl Morris, Guy Cameron Barker, Tonko Gerhard Bruggink, Paul Van Den Wijngaard
  • Publication number: 20110257730
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina
  • Patent number: 7967854
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina
  • Publication number: 20100174360
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina
  • Patent number: 7682649
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina
  • Patent number: 7297157
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina
  • Publication number: 20040068315
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc., a Minnesota corporation
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina
  • Patent number: 6638301
    Abstract: An endoprosthesis, such as a stent, having a layer that can enhance the biocompatibility of the endoprosthesis, and methods of making the endoprosthesis are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Verivada Chandrasekaran, Karl Morris Schmidt, Christopher Torres Molina