Patents by Inventor Melissa Way

Melissa Way 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).

  • METHODS FOR RAPIDLY TRANSFORMING MONOCOTS
    Publication number: 20180119157
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way
  • Methods for rapidly transforming monocots
    Patent number: 9783813
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way
  • METHODS FOR RAPIDLY TRANSFORMING MONOCOTS
    Publication number: 20150013034
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way
  • Methods for rapidly transforming monocots
    Patent number: 8853488
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way
  • METHODS FOR RAPIDLY TRANSFORMING MONOCOTS
    Publication number: 20130239253
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way
  • Methods for rapidly transforming monocots
    Patent number: 8395020
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way
  • METHODS FOR RAPIDLY TRANSFORMING MONOCOTS
    Publication number: 20080124727
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe, John Purcell, Anne Spelletich, Michael Spencer, Melissa Way