Patents by Inventor Luis Foncerrada

Luis Foncerrada 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).

  • Nematicidal proteins
    Publication number: 20040018982
    Abstract: This invention concerns nematicidal proteins obtainable from Bacillus thuringiensis isolates. The subject invention also provides various methods of using these proteins for controlling nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jewel Payne, Kenneth E. Narva, Luis Foncerrada
  • Nematicidal proteins
    Patent number: 6632792
    Abstract: This invention concerns nematicidal proteins obtainable from Bacillus thuringiensis isolates. The subject invention also provides various methods of using these proteins for controlling nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jewel Payne, Kenneth E. Narva, Luis Foncerrada
  • Nematicidal proteins
    Publication number: 20010010932
    Abstract: This invention concerns nematicidal proteins obtainable from Bacillus thuringiensis isolates. The subject invention also provides various methods of using these proteins for controlling nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jewel Payne, Kenneth E. Narva, Luis Foncerrada
  • Nematode-active toxins and genes which code therefor
    Patent number: 6166195
    Abstract: This invention concerns genes or gene fragments which have been cloned from novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates which have nematicidal activity. These genes or gene fragments can be used to transform suitable hosts for controlling nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jewel Payne, Kenneth E. Narva, Luis Foncerrada
  • Bacillus thuringiensis toxins active against hymenopteran pests
    Patent number: 6077937
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis toxins with hymenopteran activity are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel M. Payne, M. Keith Kennedy, John Brookes Randall, Henry Meier, Heidi Jane Uick, Luis Foncerrada, H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jenny Fu
  • Bacillus thuringiensis toxins active against hymenopteran pests
    Patent number: 5824792
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis toxins with hymenopteran activity are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel M. Payne, M. Keith Kennedy, John Brookes Randall, Henry Meier, Heidi Jane Uick, Luis Foncerrada, H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jenny Fu
  • Genes encoding nematode-active toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis strains
    Patent number: 5753492
    Abstract: This invention concerns genes or gene fragments which have been cloned from novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates which have nematicidal activity. These genes or gene fragments can be used to transform suitable hosts for controlling nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jewel Payne, Kenneth E. Narva, Luis Foncerrada
  • Bacillus thuringiensis gene encoding hymenopteran-active toxins
    Patent number: 5616495
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates with hymenopteran activity are described. Also described are toxins having the advantageous hymenopteran activity.This invention further concerns genes or gene fragments which have been cloned from the novel Bacillus thuringiensis isolates which have formicidal activity. These genes or gene fragments can be used to transform suitable hosts for controlling ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel M. Payne, M. Keith Kennedy, John B. Randall, Henry Meier, Heidi J. Uick, Luis Foncerrada, Harry E. Schnepf, George E. Schwab
  • Bacillus thuringiensis toxins active against hymenopteran pests
    Patent number: 5596071
    Abstract: Novel Bacillus thuringiensis toxins with hymenopteran activity are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jewel M. Payne, M. Keith Kennedy, John B. Randall, Henry Meier, Heidi J. Uick, Luis Foncerrada, H. Ernest Schnepf, George E. Schwab, Jenny Fu
  • Bacillus thuringiensis toxins active against scarab pests
    Patent number: 5554534
    Abstract: Certain isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) have been found to have activity against scarab pests. These isolates are designated B.t. PS86B1, B.t. PS43F and B.t. PS50C. These isolates, or transformed hosts containing the gene expressing a scarab-active toxin obtained from the isolates, can be used to control scarab-active pests, e.g., masked chafer, Cyclocephala sp., June beetle, Cotinis sp., northern masked chafer, Cyclocephala borealis, Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, and Pasadena masked chafer, Cyclocephala pasadenae, in various environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Tracy E. Michaels, Kenneth E. Narva, Luis Foncerrada
  • Coleopteran-active Bacillus thuringiensis toxin
    Patent number: 5457179
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel microbe and gene encoding a novel toxin protein with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The novel Bacillus thuringiensis microbe of the invention is referred to as B.t. PS50C. The spores or crystals of this microbe, or mutants thereof, are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments. The novel gene of the invention can be used to transform various hosts wherein the novel toxic protein can be expressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Luis Foncerrada, August J. Sick, Jewel M. Payne
  • Gene encoding a coleopteran-active toxin
    Patent number: 5366892
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel microbe and gene encoding a novel toxin protein with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The novel Bacillus thuringiensis microbe of the invention is referred to as B.t. PS50C. The spores or crystals of this microbe, or mutants thereof, are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments. The novel gene of the invention can be used to transform various hosts wherein the novel toxic protein can be expressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Luis Foncerrada, August J. Sick, Jewel M. Payne
  • Process for controlling lepidopteran pests
    Patent number: 5286485
    Abstract: The subject disclosure concerns Bacillus thuringiensis strains which can be used to control lepidopteran pests. The strains were previously known to control coleopteran pests. The discovery of lepidopteran activity was totally unexpected.These B.t. strains can be formulated using standard lepidopteran formulation procedures. Means of administration are also standard.The genes encoding lepidopteran-active toxins can be isolated from the B.t. isolates and used to transform other microbes for use to control lepidopteran pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kendrick A. Uyeda, Luis Foncerrada, Jewel M. Payne, Kenneth E. Narva, George E. Schwab, Gregory A. Bradfisch, August J. Sick
  • Coleopteran-active bacillus thuringiensis isolate
    Patent number: 5277905
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel microbe and gene encoding a novel toxin protein with activity against insect pests of the order Coleoptera. Pests in the order Coleoptera do heavy damage to crops, e.g., corn. The novel Bacillus thuringiensis microbe of the invention is referred to as B.t. PS50C. The spores or crystals of this microbe, or mutants thereof, are useful to control coleopteran pests in various environments. The novel gene of the invention can be used to transform various hosts wherein the novel toxic protein can be expressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Luis Foncerrada, August J. Sick, Jewel M. Payne