Patents by Inventor Michael John Crawford
Michael John Crawford 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).
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Publication number: 20230203489Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20230035621Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 11377667Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20210403912Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleotides, compositions, and methods for controlling insect pests, especially flea beetles, such as Phyllotreta spp. and Psylliodes spp., particularly in plants. More specifically, polynucleotides such as double-stranded RNA triggers and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in flea beetles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS
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Patent number: 11124792Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleotides, compositions, and methods for controlling insect pests, especially flea beetles, such as Phyllotreta spp. and Psylliodes spp., particularly in plants. More specifically, polynucleotides such as double-stranded RNA triggers and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in flea beetles.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads
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Publication number: 20210254094Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling invertebrate pest infestations, particularly in plants; compositions and insecticidal polynucleotides useful in such methods; and plants having improved resistance to the invertebrate pests. More specifically, insecticidal polynucleotides and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in an insect pest, particularly through RNA interference are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Jodi BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS
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Publication number: 20210230594Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 10975387Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling invertebrate pest infestations, particularly in plants; compositions and insecticidal polynucleotides useful in such methods; and plants having improved resistance to the invertebrate pests. More specifically, insecticidal polynucleotides and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in an insect pest, particularly through RNA interference are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads
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Patent number: 10968449Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20200165627Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 10597676Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20190316130Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleotides, compositions, and methods for controlling insect pests, especially flea beetles, such as Phyllotreta spp. and Psylliodes spp., particularly in plants. More specifically, polynucleotides such as double-stranded RNA triggers and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in flea beetles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS
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Patent number: 10378012Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleotides, compositions, and methods for controlling insect pests, especially flea beetles, such as Phyllotreta spp. and Psylliodes spp., particularly in plants. More specifically, polynucleotides such as double-stranded RNA triggers and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in flea beetles.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads
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Publication number: 20190032076Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling invertebrate pest infestations, particularly in plants; compositions and insecticidal polynucleotides useful in such methods; and plants having improved resistance to the invertebrate pests. More specifically, insecticidal polynucleotides and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in an insect pest, particularly through RNA interference are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Jodi BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS
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Publication number: 20180066278Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20180002691Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn BEATTIE, Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS, Lex Evan FLAGEL, Mahak KAPOOR, Christina Marie TAYLOR
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Patent number: 9856495Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Patent number: 9850496Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Patent number: 9777288Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Jodi Lynn Beattie, Michael John Crawford, Brian Donovan Eads, Lex Evan Flagel, Mahak Kapoor, Christina Marie Taylor
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Publication number: 20170260522Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleotides, compositions, and methods for controlling insect pests, especially flea beetles, such as Phyllotreta spp. and Psylliodes spp., particularly in plants. More specifically, polynucleotides such as double-stranded RNA triggers and methods of use thereof for modifying the expression of genes in flea beetles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Michael John CRAWFORD, Brian Donovan EADS