Patents by Inventor Michael Gene Koziel

Michael Gene 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).

  • Plant pest control
    Patent number: 6429360
    Abstract: The genes encoding a novel class of insecticidal proteins have been isolated and characterized from a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis. Both the nucleic and amino acid sequences for the proteins are disclosed. The nucleic acid molecules are utilized in the transformation of host microorganisms and production of transgenic plants which are resistant to insects. Also, the gene encoding for the insect's receptor of the insecticidal protein has been isolated and characterized. Novel processes and methods for controlling plants pests are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Syngenta Investment Corporation
    Inventors: Juan Jose Estruch, Gregory Wayne Warren, Nalini Manoj Desai, Michael Gene Koziel, Gordon James Nye
  • Plant pest control
    Publication number: 20020078473
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a novel class of proteins, and their receptors. Novel processes, assays and methods for controlling plant pests are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Juan Jose Estruch, Gregory Wayne Warren, Nalini Manoj Desai, Michael Gene Koziel, Gordon James Nye
  • Antibodies which bind to insect gut proteins and their use
    Patent number: 6069301
    Abstract: Antibodies, monoclonal antibodies or fragments thereof which bind to brush border membrane vesicles of insect gut and the gene or genes which encode these proteins are provided. The monoclonal antibodies bind the gut of a target insect but do not bind to mammalian brush border membranes or to plant microsomes. The antibodies and the genes encoding them find use in constructing hybrid toxins for control of insect pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Nadine Barbara Carozzi, Michael Gene Koziel