Patents by Inventor Malcom A. O'Neill

Malcom A. O'Neill 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).

  • PLANTS WITH ALTERED GLUCURONOXYLAN METHYL TRANSFERASE ACTIVITY AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140331363
    Abstract: Provided herein are plants having altered glucuronoxylan methyl transferase (GXMT) activity, including reduced GXMT activity. In one embodiment the plant is a transgenic plant. Also provided herein are methods for using such plants, including methods for processing a part of a plant to result in a pulp, methods for hydrolyzing a pulp, and methods for producing a metabolic product. Further provided herein is plant material from a plant having altered GXMT activity, and pulp from a plant having altered GXMT activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Maria Pena, Breeanna Urbanowicz, Jason Backe, Malcom A. O'Neill, William S. York