Patents by Inventor Mahak Kapoor

Mahak Kapoor 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).

  • Compositions and methods for controlling
    Patent number: 9850496
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Compositions and methods for controlling leptinotarsa
    Patent number: 9777288
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Compositions and Methods for Controlling Arthropod Parasite and Pest Infestations
    Publication number: 20170088838
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicants: Monsanto Technology LLC, Beeologics, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • Methods and Compositions for Weed Control
    Publication number: 20170016012
    Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel ADER, John J. FINNESSY, Zhaolong LI, Mahak KAPOOR, Ronak Hasmukh SHAH, Nengbing TAO, Dafu WANG
  • Compositions and methods for controlling arthropod parasite and pest infestations
    Patent number: 9540642
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Beeologics, Inc., Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • Methods and compositions for weed control
    Patent number: 9416363
    Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Ader, John J Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Mahak Kapoor, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • Compositions and Methods for Controlling Leptinotarsa
    Publication number: 20150240258
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Compositions and Methods for Controlling Leptinotarsa
    Publication number: 20150203867
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Compositions and Methods for Controlling Arthropod Parasite and Pest Infestations
    Publication number: 20150159156
    Abstract: This application provides and discloses anti-parasitic, anti-pest or insecticidal nucleic acid molecules and their calmodulin target genes for the control of arthropod parasites and pests. This application further provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of parasites and pests in Apis mellifera (honey bee) hives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicants: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC, BEEOLOGICS INC., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Alex Inberg, Mahak Kapoor, Jay Evans
  • Compositions and Methods for Controlling Leptinotarsa
    Publication number: 20150143580
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
  • Methods and Compositions for Plant Pest Control
    Publication number: 20140215656
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants. Also provided are combinations of compositions and methods to improve fungal disease resistance in various crop plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Crawford, Xiangqian Li, Mahak Kapoor, Deryck Jeremy Williams
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130254941
    Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL ADER, John J Finnessy, Zhaolong Li, Mahak Kapoor, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Dafu Wang
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WEED CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130097726
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate 4-hydroxyphenyl-pyruvate-dioxygenase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: DANIEL ADER, John J. Finnessy, Mahak Kapoor, James D. Masucci, Zhaolong Li, Ronak Hasmukh Shah, Nengbing Tao, Jennifer Chou Taylor, Dafu Wang, Heping Yang