Patents by Inventor Michael R. Pollard

Michael R. Pollard 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: 7932433
    Abstract: Cyclopropane fatty acid synthase genes and polypeptides are described. Plants are transformed with such genes to produce such polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Xiaoming Bao, John B. Ohlrogge, Michael R. Pollard
  • Publication number: 20110003736
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences that encode these proteins. In preferred embodiments, these pesticidal proteins have molecular weights of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Diehl, Joanna Dojillo, Lisa Stamp, Rod Herman
  • Patent number: 7790961
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences that encode these proteins. In preferred embodiments, these pesticidal proteins have molecular weights of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Publication number: 20100115669
    Abstract: Cyclopropane fatty acid synthase genes and polypeptides are described. Plants are transformed with such genes to produce such polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: XIAOMING BAO, JOHN B. OHLROGGE, MICHAEL R. POLLARD
  • Patent number: 7446188
    Abstract: The present invention provides cyclopropane fatty acid synthase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the synthase, as well as mutants and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type synthase. The present invention also provides methods of using cyclopropane fatty acid synthase genes and proteins, including in their expression in transgenic organisms and in the production of cyclopropane fatty acids in plant oils, and in particular seed oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventors: Xiaoming Bao, John B. Ohlrogge, Michael R. Pollard
  • Patent number: 7429473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes and proteins that exhibit both long-chain acyltransferase and acetyltransferase activity. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type transferase. The present invention also relates to methods of using diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including in their expression in transgenic organisms and in the production of acetyl-glycerides in plant oils, and in particular seed oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Michigan State University
    Inventors: Anne Milcamps, David A. Pan, Michael R. Pollard
  • Patent number: 7355003
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these proteins. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, pesticidal proteins of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa are used for controlling corn rootworms. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Patent number: 7247613
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences that encode these proteins. In preferred embodiments, these pesticidal protein have molecular weights of approximately 40–50 kDa and of approximately 10–15 kDa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Diehl, Joanna Dojillo, Lisa Stamp, Rod Herman
  • Patent number: 7122367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes and proteins that exhibit both long-chain acyltransferase and acetyltransferase activity. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type transferase. The present invention also relates to methods of using diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including in their expression in transgenic organisms and in the production of acetyl-glycerides in plant oils, and in particular seed oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Trustees Operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Anne Milcamps, David A. Pan, Michael R. Pollard
  • Patent number: 6900371
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these proteins. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, pesticidal proteins of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa are used for controlling corn rootworms. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Mycogen Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Burmeister, Joanna Dojillo
  • Patent number: 6893872
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of insecticidal proteins obtainable from Bacillus thuringiensis, and polynucleotides that encode these proteins. The subject invention also includes transgenic cells and plants that produce these proteins. The proteins are preferably in the 10-15 kDa and 40-50 kDa size range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Publication number: 20040139497
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences that encode these proteins. In preferred embodiments, these pesticidal protein have molecular weights of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Diehl, Joanna Dojillo, Lisa Stamp, Rod Herman
  • Patent number: 6677148
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences that encode these proteins. In preferred embodiments, these pesticidal proteins have molecular weights of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Diehl, Joanna Dojillo, Lisa Stamp, Rod Herman
  • Patent number: 6624145
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidal toxins and the polynucleotide sequences which encoded these toxins. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Publication number: 20030167522
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of insecticidal proteins obtainable from Bacillus thuringiensis, and polynucleotides that encode these proteins. The subject invention also includes transgenic cells and plants that produce these proteins. The proteins are preferably in the 10-15 kDa and 40-50 kDa size range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Publication number: 20030106093
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these proteins. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, pesticidal proteins of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa are used for controlling corn rootworms. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Burmeister, Joanna Dojillo
  • Patent number: 6548291
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidal toxins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these toxins. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Patent number: 6372480
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these proteins. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, pesticidal proteins of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa are used for controlling corn rootworms. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels, Stacey Finstad Lee, Paula Burmeister, Joanna Dojillo
  • Patent number: 6127180
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidal toxins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these toxins. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
  • Patent number: 6083499
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidal toxins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these toxins. Also described are novel pesticidal isolates of Bacillus thuringiensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Mycogen Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy Cardineau, George E. Schwab