Patents by Inventor Marilyn A. Anderson
Marilyn A. Anderson 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).
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Patent number: 9848603Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Hexima LimitedInventors: Marilyn Anderson, Robyn Heath, James McKenna, Nicole Van Der Weerden
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Publication number: 20150237860Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Marilyn ANDERSON, Robyn HEATH, James MCKENNA, Nicole VAN DER WEERDEN
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Publication number: 20120172313Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or treating proliferative diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of compositions derived or derivable from plants, such as plant defensins, particularly in methods for the prevention or treatment of proliferative diseases such as cancer. The present invention also relates to associated uses, systems and kits.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: MARK DARREN HULETT, IVAN KA HO POON, AMY ALEXANDRA BAXTER, MARILYN ANDERSON, FUNG LAY
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Publication number: 20090197809Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: Hexima LimitedInventors: Marilyn Anderson, Robyn Heath, James McKenna, Nicole van der Weerden
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Publication number: 20070277263Abstract: A multigene expression vehicle (MGEV) consisting essentially of a polynucleotide comprising 2 to 8 domain segments, D, each domain encoding a functional protein, each domain being joined to the next in a linear sequence by a Linker (L) segment encoding a Linker peptide, the D and L segments all being in the same reading frame, and at least one of the domains is not a type two protease inhibitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Applicant: Hexima Ltd.Inventors: Marilyn Anderson, Robyn Heath
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Publication number: 20070219147Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel chymotrypsin that exhibits resistance to a plant serine proteinase inhibitor. More particularly, the present invention provides a chymotrypsin which is up-regulated in the gut of Helicoverpa armigera and Helicoverpa punctigera insect larvae when fed the serine proteinase inhibitors of Nicotiana alata. The novel chymotrypsin represents, therefore, a target for the identification of antagonists including inhibitors which are proposed to be useful in the control of Helicoverpa spp. populations that have become resistant to serine proteinase inhibitors produced in plants. The antagonists of the chymotrypsin may be topically applied to the plants or, when in proteinaceous form, may be produced by genetic means in plant cells. The antagonists may act at the level of gene expression or protein activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Kerry Dunse, Robyn Heath, Marilyn Anderson
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Publication number: 20070054365Abstract: The present invention relates generally to proteinase inhibitors, a precursor thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence of nucleotides which encodes or is complementary to a sequence which encodes a type II serine proteinase inhibitor (PI) precursor from a plant wherein said precursor comprises at least three PI monomers and wherein at least one of said monomers has a chymotrypsin specific site and at least one other of said monomers has a trypsin specific site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Marilyn Anderson, Angela Atkinson, Robyn Heath, Adrienne Clarke
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Publication number: 20060156433Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules derived from Nicotiana alata, which encode defensin-like molecules. The present invention contemplates the use of such nucleic acid molecules in the generation of transgenic plants having resistance or at least reduced sensitivity to plant pests including insects, microorganisms, fungi and/or viruses. The transgenic plants provided by the present invention include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants, and particularly include crop plants and ornamental flowering plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Marilyn Anderson, Fung Lay, Robyn Heath
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Publication number: 20060150276Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules derived from Nicotiana alata, which encode defensin-like molecules. The present invention contemplates the use of such nucleic acid molecules in the generation of transgenic plants having resistance or at least reduced sensitivity to plant pests including insects, microorganisms, fungi and/or viruses. The transgenic plants provided by the present invention include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants, and particularly include crop plants and ornamental flowering plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2006Publication date: July 6, 2006Inventors: Marilyn Anderson, Fung Lay, Robyn Heath
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Publication number: 20060096056Abstract: A dispenser removably attached to a vacuum cleaner for easy access to distribute carpet and room deodorizer. The dispenser may have a Velcro attachment to mount on the vacuum cleaner to enable the dispenser to fit all upright models or standard cleaners. The carpet and room deodorizer is poured into the dispenser and can be releaser by the push of a button or switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Steven Anderson, Marilyn Anderson, Valerie McNair
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Publication number: 20050250149Abstract: The present invention relates generally to proteinase inhibitors, a precursor thereof and to genetic sequences encoding same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence of nucleotides which encodes or is complementary to a sequence which encodes a type II serine proteinase inhibitor (PI) precursor from a plant wherein said precursor comprises at least three PI monomers and wherein at least one of said monomers has a chymotrypsin specific site and at least one other of said monomers has a trypsin specific site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2005Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Marilyn Anderson, Angela Atkinson, Robyn Heath, Adrienne Clarke
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Publication number: 20050150004Abstract: The present invention provides nucleic acid molecules derived from Nicotiana alata, which encode defensin-like molecules. The present invention contemplates the use of such nucleic acid molecules in the generation of transgenic plants having resistance or at least reduced sensitivity to plant pests including insects, microorganisms, fungi and/or viruses. The transgenic plants provided by the present invention include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants, and particularly include crop plants and ornamental flowering plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Marilyn Anderson, Fung Lay, Robyn Heath
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Patent number: 6823909Abstract: A removable insert for bags holds and organizes personal articles. A first insert module comprises a closed base, an open top, side walls and pocket walls extending between the side walls. The pocket walls and side walls of the first insert module define a plurality of vertical pockets. A second insert module is separable from the first insert module. The second insert module comprises a closed base, an open top, side walls and pocket walls extending between the side walls. The pocket walls and side walls of the second insert module define a plurality of vertical pockets. An attachment mechanism selectively attaches and detaches the first and second insert modules to one another, wherein when attached the first and second insert modules are adjacent one another and the bases of the first and second insert modules are coplanar.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Inventor: Marilyn Anderson Marsteller
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Patent number: 5053331Abstract: DNA sequence of S-genes which encode S-proteins and control the self-incompatibility reaction in gametophytic self-incompatible plants have been identified. The DNA sequence encoding several S-proteins of N. alata and their attendant signal sequences are specifically provided. Regulatory sequences which direct expression of the S-genes in reproduction tissue of self-incompatible plants have also been identified. A method for the identification and isolation of cDNA and genomic DNA coding sequences of the S-genes is described.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1988Date of Patent: October 1, 1991Assignee: Lubrizol Genetics, Inc.Inventors: Adrienne Clarke, Shaio Lim Mau, Marilyn Anderson, Edwina Cornish, Hugh D. Niall, Geoffrey W. Tregear, Robert J. Crawford, Robert Bernatzky
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Patent number: 5037959Abstract: A class of proteins associated with self-incompatibility alleles of plants, preferably of gametophytic self-incompatibility type, are provided. These proteins inhibit pollen tube growth in a plant style having the associated self-incompatibility allele, and have defined amino acid homologies and cross-reactivities.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1987Date of Patent: August 6, 1991Assignee: Lubrizol Genetics, Inc.Inventors: Adrienne E. Clarke, Elizabeth G. Williams, Marilyn A. Anderson, Shaio-Lim Mau, Rosslyn Hoggart, Edwina Cornish
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Patent number: 4897345Abstract: This invention provides an immunologic method for measuring plant pollen germination and pollen tube growth. This method is based on the finding that an antibody having specificity to .beta.-L-arabinofuranosyl residues binds to the surface of in vitro grown pollen tubes. Antibody binding can be measured qualitatively or quantitatively using a calibration curve. The immunoassay is useful for screening plants for response to substances that affect plant germination or pollen tube growth.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1987Date of Patent: January 30, 1990Assignee: Lubrizol Genetics Inc.Inventors: Philip J. Harris, Marilyn A. Anderson, Adrienne E. Clarke
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Patent number: D897636Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Marilyn Anderson Bogdan, Samantha Drost, Katherine Nelson, Edana Rena Haines, Stacey Monsen
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Patent number: D898329Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Marilyn Anderson Bogdan, Katherine Nelson
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Patent number: D947500Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: TARGET BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Marilyn Anderson Bogdan, Katherine Nelson