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).
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Patent number: 7932433Abstract: Cyclopropane fatty acid synthase genes and polypeptides are described. Plants are transformed with such genes to produce such polypeptides.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Xiaoming Bao, John B. Ohlrogge, Michael R. Pollard
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Publication number: 20110003736Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Mycogen CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7790961Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Hycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Publication number: 20100115669Abstract: Cyclopropane fatty acid synthase genes and polypeptides are described. Plants are transformed with such genes to produce such polypeptides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: XIAOMING BAO, JOHN B. OHLROGGE, MICHAEL R. POLLARD
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Patent number: 7446188Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventors: Xiaoming Bao, John B. Ohlrogge, Michael R. Pollard
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Patent number: 7429473Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Michigan State UniversityInventors: Anne Milcamps, David A. Pan, Michael R. Pollard
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Patent number: 7355003Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Patent number: 7247613Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7122367Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Board of Trustees Operating Michigan State UniversityInventors: Anne Milcamps, David A. Pan, Michael R. Pollard
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Patent number: 6900371Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 31, 2005Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 6893872Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Publication number: 20040139497Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: Mycogen CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 6677148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 6624145Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Publication number: 20030167522Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2003Applicant: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Publication number: 20030106093Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Applicant: Mycogen CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 6548291Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy A. Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Patent number: 6372480Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: 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
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Patent number: 6127180Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy Cardineau, George E. Schwab, Tracy Ellis Michaels
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Patent number: 6083499Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 1996Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Mycogen CorporationInventors: Kenneth E. Narva, H. Ernest Schnepf, Mark Knuth, Michael R. Pollard, Guy Cardineau, George E. Schwab