Patents by Inventor Michael G. Koziel

Michael G. Koziel 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: 7674959
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NOS:2, 11 and 13, or the nucleotide sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOS:1, 10 and 12, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck
  • Publication number: 20100037348
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, as well as variants thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Brian Carr
  • Publication number: 20100004176
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring insecticidal activity to host cells are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in host cells. Compositions also comprise transformed host cells. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4, 5, 6, 13, or 14, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 3, 11, or 12, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: ATHENIX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kimberly S. Sampson, Daniel J. Tomso, Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Shruti Agarwal, Brian McNulty, Chris Campbell, Volker Heinrichs
  • Patent number: 7622572
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 15, 17, or 19, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 14, 16, or 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Tracy Hargiss, Nicholas B. Duck
  • Publication number: 20090170109
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: ERIC BARBOUR, JAMES WAYNE BING, GUY A. CARDINEAU, ROBERT F. CRESSMAN, JR., MANJU GUPTA, MARY E. HARTNETT LOCKE, DAVID HONDRED, JOSEPH W. KEASCHALL, MICHAEL G. KOZIEL, TERRY EUCLAIRE MEYER, DANIEL MOELLENBECK, KENNETH EDWIN NARVA, WILAS NIRUNSUKSIRI, STEVEN W. RITCHIE, MARJORIE L. RUDERT, CRAIG D. SANDERS, AIHUA SHAO, STEVEN JEFFREY STELMAN, DAVID S. STUCKER, LAURA ANN TAGLIANI, WILLIAM M. VAN ZANTE
  • Publication number: 20090100543
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, or 6, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, or 5, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck
  • Patent number: 7514544
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignees: Dow Agroscience LLC, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Eric Barbour, James Wayne Bing, Guy A. Cardineau, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, David Hondred, Joseph W. Keaschall, Michael G. Koziel, Terry EuClaire Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Wilas Nirunsuksiri, Steven W. Ritchie, Marjorie L. Rudert, Craig D. Sanders, Aihua Shao, Steven Jeffrey Stelman, David S. Stucker, Laura Ann Tagliani, William M. Van Zante
  • Publication number: 20090055969
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 15, 17, or 19, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 14, 16, or 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Tracy Hargiss, Nicholas B. Duck, Theodore W. Kahn
  • Publication number: 20090054335
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 15, 17, or 19, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 14, 16, or 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Tracy Hargiss, Nicholas B. Duck, Theodore W. Kahn
  • Publication number: 20090036377
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 15, 17, or 19, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 14, 16, or 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Tracy Hargiss, Nicholas B. Duck
  • Publication number: 20090038031
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 15, 17, or 19, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 14, 16, or 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Michael G. Koziel, Tracy Hargiss, Nicholas B. Duck
  • Patent number: 7482432
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2 or 4, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1 or 3, as well as variants thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Brian Carr
  • Publication number: 20090023654
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin and delta-endotoxin-associated polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin and delta-endotoxin-associated nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NOS:3, 5, and 7, and the nucleotide sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 4, and 6, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Brian Carr
  • Publication number: 20090004706
    Abstract: Methods for hydrolyzing lignocellulose are provided, comprising contacting the lignocellulose with at least one chemical treatment. Methods for pretreating a lignocellulosic material comprising contacting the material with at least one chemical are also provided. Methods for liberating a substance such as an enzyme, a pharmaceutical, or a nutraceutical from plant material are also provided. These methods are more efficient, more economical, and less toxic than current methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Vande Berg, Brian Carr, Nicholas B. Duck, Michael G. Koziel, Nadine Carozzi
  • Patent number: 7449564
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. duPont deNemours and Company, Dow AgroSciences, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Barbour, James Wayne Bing, Guy A. Cardineau, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, David Hondred, Joseph W. Keaschall, Michael G. Koziel, Terry EuClaire Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Wilas Nirunsuksiri, Steven W. Ritchie, Marjorie L. Rudert, Craig D. Sanders, Aihua Shao, Steven Jeffrey Stelman, David S. Stucker, Laura Ann Tagliani, William M. Van Zante
  • Patent number: 7435807
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Barbour, James Wayne Bing, Guy A. Cardineau, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, David Hondred, Joseph W. Keaschall, Michael G. Koziel, Terry EuClaire Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Wilas Nirunsuksiri, Steven W. Ritchie, Marjorie L. Rudert, Craig D. Sanders, Aihua Shao, Steven Jeffrey Stelman, David S. Stucker, Laura Ann Tagliani, William M. Van Zante
  • Patent number: 7417132
    Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize TC1507 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequence flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Dow Agrosciences LLC
    Inventors: Eric Barbour, James Wayne Bing, Guy A. Cardineau, Robert F. Cressman, Jr., Manju Gupta, Mary E. Hartnett Locke, David Hondred, Joseph W. Keaschall, Michael G. Koziel, Terry EuClaire Meyer, Daniel Moellenbeck, Kenneth Edwin Narva, Wilas Nirunsuksiri, Steven W. Ritchie, Marjorie L. Rudert, Craig D. Sanders, Aihua Shao, Steven Jeffrey Stelman, David S. Stucker, Laura Ann Tagliani, William M. Van Zante
  • Publication number: 20080176801
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NOS:3 and 5, and the nucleotide sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOS:1, 2, and 4, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Brian Carr
  • Publication number: 20080172764
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NOS:3 and 5, and the nucleotide sequences set forth in SEQ ID NOS:1, 2, and 4, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: NADINE CAROZZI, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Brian Carr
  • Publication number: 20080163399
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin and delta-endotoxin-associated polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin and delta-endotoxin-associated nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NOS:3, 5, and 7, and the nucleotide sequences set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 4, and 6, as well as variants and fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Athenix Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Carozzi, Tracy Hargiss, Michael G. Koziel, Nicholas B. Duck, Brian Carr