Patents by Inventor Mark Gijzen

Mark Gijzen 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).

  • Seed coat gene and gene product
    Patent number: 7396978
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence that encodes a protein that imparts a dull luster to a seed coat when expressed within seed-coat tissues and to transgenic seeds, plant cells and plants expressing the protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    Inventors: Brian Miki, Mark Gijzen, Shea Miller
  • Seed coat specific nucleotide sequence encoding peroxidase
    Patent number: 7354390
    Abstract: A novel seed coat specific peroxidase genomic sequence is characterized and presented. The seed coat peroxidase is translated as a 352 amino acid precursor protein of 38 kDa comprising a 26 amino acid signal sequence which when cleaved results in a 35 kDa protein. Probes derived from the cDNA, or genomic DNA can be used to detect polymorphisms that distinguish EpEp and epep genotypes. The regulatory region of the seed coat specific gene may be used to control expression of genes of interest such as genes encoding herbicide resistance, biological control of insects or pathogens, viral coat proteins to protect against viral infections, proteins of commercial interest, or proteins that alter the nutritive value, taste, or processing of seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of Canada As Represented By The Minister Of Agriculture And Agri-Food
    Inventor: Mark Gijzen
  • Seed coat specific DNA regulatory region and peroxidase
    Publication number: 20050158774
    Abstract: A novel seed coat specific peroxidase genomic sequence is characterized and presented. The seed coat peroxidase is translated as a 352 amino acid precursor protein of 38 kDa comprising a 26 amino acid signal sequence which when cleaved results in a 35 kDa protein. Probes derived from the cDNA, or genomic DNA can be used to detect polymorphisms that distinguish EpEp and epep genotypes. The regulatory region of the seed coat specific gene may be used to control expression of genes of interest such as genes encoding herbicide resistance, biological control of insects or pathogens, viral coat proteins to protect against viral infections, proteins of commercial interest, or proteins that alter the nutritive value, taste, or processing of seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agr
    Inventor: Mark Gijzen
  • Seed-coat promoters, genes and gene products
    Publication number: 20050034195
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isolated genomic sequence that is differentially expressed within seed-coat tissues. This invention also relates to a promoter obtained from the genomic sequence that is differentially expressed in seed-coat tissues, and the use of this promoter for directing seed-coat specific expression of a gene of interest within transformed plant cells or plants. A method for modifying the luster of a seed coat is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Miki, Mark Gijzen, Shea Miller