Patents by Inventor Mike BLATT

Mike BLATT 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).

  • Methods for optogenetic manipulation of stomatal function
    Patent number: 11542518
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of increasing stomatal function in plants, which as a result leads to an increase in carbon assimilation and/or water use efficiency and ultimately an increase in yield. In particular the methods of the invention relate to the expression of light-gated potassium channels in the stomatal complex. Also described are genetically altered plants characterised by the above phenotype as well as methods of producing such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
    Inventors: John Christie, Mike Blatt
  • METHODS FOR OPTOGENETIC MANIPULATION OF STOMATAL FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20220042026
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of increasing stomatal function in plants, which as a result leads to an increase in carbon assimilation and/or water use efficiency and ultimately an increase in yield. In particular the methods of the invention relate to the expression of light-gated potassium channels in the stomatal complex. Also described are genetically altered plants characterised by the above phenotype as well as methods of producing such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: John CHRISTIE, Mike BLATT