Patents by Inventor Knut Meyer

Knut Meyer 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: 20140201862
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: KNUT MEYER
  • Publication number: 20140161959
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of biotechnology, in particular, this pertains to polynucleotide sequences encoding membrane bound O-acyltransferase genes and the use of these acyltransferases for altering fatty acid profiles in oilseed plants. Methods for increasing elongation and desaturation conversion efficiencies are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Howard Glenn DAMUDE, Knut MEYER
  • Patent number: 8716559
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Knut Meyer
  • Patent number: 8716560
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Knut Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140100110
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony J. KINNEY, Keven L. STECCA, Knut MEYER, Kent BRINK, Robert F. CRESSMAN, JR., Natalie N. WEBER, Cathy Xiaoyan ZHONG
  • Publication number: 20140075595
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding ORM proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding ORM protein activity in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: KNUT MEYER, KEVIN L. STECCA
  • Patent number: 8637733
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of biotechnology, in particular, this pertains to polynucleotide sequences encoding membrane bound O-acyltransferase genes and the use of these acyltransferases for altering fatty acid profiles in oilseed plants. Methods for increasing elongation and desaturation conversion efficiencies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Howard Glenn Damude, Knut Meyer
  • Publication number: 20130347142
    Abstract: A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Knut Meyer, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Patent number: 8609935
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic high oleic acid/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides soybean plants having a DP-305423-1 event which imparts a high oleic acid phenotype and tolerance to at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide. The soybean plant harboring the DP-305423-1 event comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:8, 9, 14, 15, 20, 21, 83 or 84. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the DP-305423-1 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean DP-305423-1 events are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kinney, Keven L. Stecca, Knut Meyer, Kent Brink, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Natalie N. Weber, Cathy Xiaoyan Zhong
  • Patent number: 8455714
    Abstract: Transgenic oilseeds having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of null segregant oilseeds are described. Novel DGAT genes are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Roesler, Knut Meyer, Howard Glenn Damude, Bo Shen, Changjiang Li, Ericka Bermudez, Mitchell C. Tarczynski
  • Publication number: 20130111633
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding proteins with similarity to bacterial 2,4-dihydroxy-hept-2-ene-1,7-dioic acid class II-like aldolase proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding proteins with similarity to bacterial 2,4-dihydroxy-hept-2-ene-1,7-dioic acid class II-like aldolase proteins in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Patent number: 8404926
    Abstract: A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding an ODP1 polypeptide operably linked to a sucrose synthase 2 promoter where this construct can be used to increase oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination is disclosed. A method for increasing oil content in the seeds of a cruciferous oilseed plant while maintaining normal germination using this construct is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, Howard Glenn Damude, John D. Everard, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Patent number: 8399736
    Abstract: Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from oleaginous organisms are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, Howard Glenn Damude, Kevin G. Ripp, Kevin L. Stecca
  • Patent number: 8372623
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype of plants are described. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides are described that alter the content of alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocotrienol, or both, in transformed seeds and oil obtained from the transformed seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants are described that contain the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Knut Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120270323
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Knut Meyer
  • Patent number: 8293976
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype of plants are described. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides are described that alter the content of alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocotrienol, or both, in transformed seeds and oil obtained from the transformed seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants are described that contain the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Knut Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120252124
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype of plants are described. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides are described that alter the content of alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocotrienol, or both, in transformed seeds and oil obtained from the transformed seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants are described that contain the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: KNUT MEYER
  • Publication number: 20120174261
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of plant molecular biology. More specifically, this invention pertains to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding cytosolic pyrophosphatase proteins in plants and seeds and the use of such fragments to modulate expression of a gene encoding cytosolic pyrophosphatase activity in a transformed host cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Knut Meyer, John D. Everard
  • Publication number: 20120156360
    Abstract: Transgenic oilseeds having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of null segregant oilseeds are described. Novel DGAT genes are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: KEITH ROESLER, HOWARD GLENN DAMUDE, CHANGJIANG LI, KNUT MEYER, BO SHEN, ERICKA BERMUDEZ, MITCHELL C. TARCZYNSKI
  • Publication number: 20120137393
    Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Knut Meyer