Patents by Inventor Marja Koivunen

Marja Koivunen 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).

  • Patent number: 11917999
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Pro Farm Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 11793201
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Pro Farm Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20220304312
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar N. Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 11382331
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20220022462
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 11172684
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20210227833
    Abstract: Provided is a pesticidal Flavobacterium strain and bioactive compositions and metabolites derived therefrom as well as their methods of use for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Marja Koivunen, Margarita Rodriguez, Lijuan Xing, Pamela G. Marrone
  • Patent number: 11013236
    Abstract: Provided is a pesticidal Flavobacterium strain and bioactive compositions and metabolites derived therefrom as well as their methods of use for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Marja Koivunen, Margarita Rodriguez, Lijuan Xing, Pamela Marrone
  • Patent number: 10888093
    Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone
  • Publication number: 20200288715
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20190313645
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 10405555
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compounds and metabolites derived from Chromobacterium species culture responsible for controlling pests, compositions containing these compounds, methods for obtaining these compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20190069556
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 10159250
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 10149480
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Publication number: 20180279617
    Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone
  • Patent number: 10010079
    Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20180168166
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Patent number: 9968085
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and another herbicide as an effective herbicide combination on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Publication number: 20170290336
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang