Patents by Inventor Leonard N. Bloksberg

Leonard N. Bloksberg 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).

  • TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
    Publication number: 20160017356
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: ArborGen Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard N. BLOKSBERG, Marie B. Connett, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Sydney Forster, Catherine Bryant, Murray Grigor, Colleen Higgins, Annette Lasham, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin, Jonathan Phillips, Sathish Puthigae, Stella Veerakone, Claire Westwood, Katrina Gause, Marion Wood, llkka Havukkala, William Rottmann
  • Transcription factors
    Patent number: 8962947
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Arborgen Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Marie B. Connett, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Sydney Forster, Catherine Bryant, Murray Grigor, Colleen Higgins, Annette Lasham, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin, Jonathan Phillips, Sathish Puthigae, Stella Veerakone, Claire Westwood, Katrina Gause, Marion Wood, Ilkka Havukkala, William Rottmann
  • Wood and cell wall gene microarray
    Patent number: 8455630
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from P. radiata and E. grandis that are involved in wood and cell wall biosynthesis. Methods for using the sequences, along with constructs and transgenic plants, are provided also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Arborgen Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Michael J. Frost, Richard Forster, Colleen Higgins, William H. Rottmann, Kim Norris-Caneda
  • WOOD AND CELL WALL GENE MICROARRAY
    Publication number: 20120284870
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from P. radiata and E. grandis that are involved in wood and cell wall biosynthesis. Methods for using the sequences, along with constructs and transgenic plants, are provided also.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Leonard N. BLOKSBERG, Michael J. Frost, Richard Forster, Colleen Higgins, William H. Rottmann, Kim Norris-Caneda
  • TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
    Publication number: 20120137385
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: LEONARD N. BLOKSBERG, Catherine Bryant, Marie B. Connett, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Sydney Forster, Murray Grigor, Colleen Higgins, Annette Lasham, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin, Jonathan Phillips, Sathiah Puthigae, Stella Veerakone, Claire Westwood, Katrina Gause, Marion Wood, Ilkka Havukkala, William H. Rottman
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THE MODIFICATION OF PLANT LIGNIN CONTENT
    Publication number: 20120035354
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with the lignin biosynthetic pathway are provided, together with genetic constructs including such sequences. Methods for the modulation of lignin content, lignin structure and lignin composition in target organisms are also disclosed, the methods comprising incorporating one or more of the polynucleotides of the present invention into the genome of a target organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicants: Rubicon Forests Holdings Limited, ARBORGEN, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard N. BLOKSBERG, Ilkka Havukkala
  • Transcription factors
    Patent number: 8110723
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Arborgen Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Catherine Bryant, Marie B. Connett, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Sydney Forster, Murray Grigor, Colleen Higgins, Annette Lasham, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin, Jonathan Phillips, Sathiah Puthigae, Stella Veerakone, Claire Westwood, Katrina Gause, Marion Wood, Ilkka Havukkala, William H. Rottmann
  • Polynucleotides encoding cellulose synthase from pinus radiata and methods of use for regulating polysaccharides of a plant
    Patent number: 8110726
    Abstract: Novel plant polysaccharide synthesis genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating polysaccharide synthesis and plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes are useful for expression profiling of plant polysaccharide synthesis genes. One aspect of the present invention therefore are polynucleotides encoding cellulose synthase from Pinus radiata and methods of using such a polynucleotide to regulate polysaccharides of a plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Arborgen Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Marie B. Connett-Porceddu, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Syndey Forster, Murray Robert Grigor, Ilkka Havukkala, Colleen M. Higgins, Robert J. Kodrzycki, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin
  • Wood and cell wall gene microarray
    Patent number: 8017833
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from P. radiate and E. grandis that are involved in wood and cell wall biosynthesis. Methods for using the sequences, along with constructs and transgenic plants, are provided also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Arborgen, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Michael J. Frost, Richard Forster, Colleen Higgins, William H. Rottmann, Kim Norris-Caneda
  • Materials and methods for the modification of plant lignin content
    Patent number: 7910326
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with the lignin biosynthetic pathway are provided, together with genetic constructs including such sequences. Methods for the modulation of lignin content, lignin structure and lignin composition in target organisms are also disclosed, the methods comprising incorporating one or more of the polynucleotides of the present invention into the genome of a target organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignees: Arborgen, Inc., Rubicon Forests Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Iikka Havukkala
  • Compositions and methods for modulating lignin of a plant
    Patent number: 7799906
    Abstract: Novel plant monolignol synthesis, monolignol transport, and lignin polymerization genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating the lignification process and plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes are useful for expression profiling of plant monolignol synthesis, monolignol transport, and lignin polymerization genes. The invention specifically provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from Eucalyptus and Pinus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Arborgen, LLC
    Inventors: William H. Rottmann, Marie B. Connett, Leonard N. Bloksberg, Richard L. Forster
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING POLYSACCHARIDES OF A PLANT CELL
    Publication number: 20100186118
    Abstract: Novel plant polysaccharide synthesis genes and polypeptides encoded by such genes are provided. These genes and polynucleotide sequences are useful regulating polysaccharide synthesis and plant phenotype. Moreover, these genes are useful for expression profiling of plant polysaccharide synthesis genes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Leonard N. BLOKSBERG, Marie B. Connett, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Syndey Forster, Murray Robert Grigor, Ilkka Havukkala, Colleen M. Higgins, Robert J. Kodrzycki, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin
  • Cellulose synthase from pine and methods of use
    Patent number: 7671188
    Abstract: The present invention concerns isolated polynucleotides that encode a polypeptide with cellulose synthase activity and methods of producing a plant that expresses the cellulose synthase-encoding polynucleotides and thereby has a different phenotype compared to a non-transformed plant of the same species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Arborgen LLC
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Marie B. Connett-Porceddu, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Syndey Forster, Murray Robert Grigor, Ilkka Havukkala, Colleen M. Higgins, Robert J. Kodrzycki, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin
  • TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS
    Publication number: 20090229008
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: LEONARD N. BLOKSBERG, CATHERINE BRYANT, MARIE B. CONNETT, SARAH JANE EMERSON, J. FROST, RICHARD LLEWELLYN SYDNEY FORSTER, MURRAY GRIGOR, COLLEEN HIGGINS, ANNETTE LASHAM, STEVEN TROY LUND, ANDREAS MAGUSIN, JONATHAN PHILLIPS, SATHIAH PUTHIGAE, STELLA VEERAKONE, CLAIRE WESTWOOD, KATRINA GAUSE, MARION WOOD, ILKKA HAVUKKALA, WILLIAM H. ROTTMANN
  • Transcription factors
    Patent number: 7507875
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide sequences isolated from plants encoding transcription factors. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides are also provided. Products and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Arborgen, LLC
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Catherine Bryant, Marie B. Connett, Sarah Jane Emerson, Michael J. Frost, Richard Llewellyn Sydney Forster, Murray Grigor, Colleen Higgins, Annette Lasham, Steven Troy Lund, Andreas Magusin, Jonathan Phillips, Sathiah Puthigae, Stella Veerakone, Claire Westwood, Katrina Gause, Marion Wood, Ilkka Havukkala, William H. Rottmann
  • WOOD AND CELL WALL GENE MICROARRAY
    Publication number: 20090038033
    Abstract: The invention provides polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences isolated from P. radiate and E. grandis that are involved in wood and cell wall biosynthesis. Methods for using the sequences, along with constructs and transgenic plants, are provided also.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Michael J. Frost, Richard Forster, Colleen Higgins, William H. Rottmann, Kim Norris-Caneda
  • Materials and methods for the modification of plant lignin content
    Patent number: 7087426
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with the lignin biosynthetic pathway are provided, together with genetic constructs including such sequences. Methods for the modulation of lignin content, lignin structure and lignin composition in target organisms are also disclosed, the methods comprising incorporating one or more of the polynucleotides of the present invention into the genome of a target organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignees: Agrigenesis Biosciences Ltd., Rubicon Forests Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Ikka Havukkala
  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus polynucleotides, polypeptides and methods for using them
    Patent number: 7052896
    Abstract: Novel polynucleotides isolated from Lactobacillus rhamnosus, as well as probes and primers, genetic constructs comprising the polynucleotides, biological materials, including plants, microorganisms and multicellular organisms incorporating the polynucleotides, polypeptides expressed by the polynucleotides, and methods for using the polynucleotides and polypeptides are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Glenn, IIkka J. Havukkala, Leonard N. Bloksberg, Mark W. Lubbers, James Dekker, Anna C. Christensson, Ross Holland, Paul W. O'Toole, Julian R. Reid, Timothy Coolbear
  • Materials and methods for the modification of plant cell wall polysaccharides
    Publication number: 20030229922
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with the synthesis of plant cell wall polysaccharides are provided, together with genetic constructs comprising such sequences. Methods for using such constructs for the modulation of polysaccharide content in plants are also disclosed, together with transgenic plants comprising such constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicants: GENESIS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD., RUBICON FORESTS HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventor: Leonard N. Bloksberg
  • Pinus radiata nucleic acids encoding O-methyl transferase and methods for the modification of plant lignin content therewith
    Patent number: 6653528
    Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides associated with the lignin biosynthetic pathway are provided, together with constructs including such sequences. Methods for the modulation of lignin content, lignin structure and lignin composition in target organisms are also disclosed, the methods comprising incorporating one or more of the polynucleotides of the present invention into the genome of a target organism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignees: Genesis Research & Development Corporation Limited, Rubicam Forests Industries Limited
    Inventors: Leonard N. Bloksberg, Ilkka Havukkala