Patents by Inventor Michael G. Jennings

Michael G. Jennings 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).

  • Method of controlling insects
    Patent number: 5558862
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopteran and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons
  • Method of controlling insects
    Patent number: 5554369
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopterans and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons
  • Method of controlling insects
    Patent number: 5518908
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxysteroid oxidase controls insects, particularly lepidopterans and boll weevil. Genes encoding for this enzyme may be cloned into vectors for transformation of plant-colonizing microorganisms or plants, thereby providing a method of controlling insect infestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: David R. Corbin, John T. Greenplate, Michael G. Jennings, John P. Purcell, Robert D. Sammons