Patents by Inventor Minoo Moghaddam
Minoo Moghaddam 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: 20190316128Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 10323245Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20170260528Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Or ganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 9663786Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20150275214Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 9085770Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20150047063Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 8877727Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20130237586Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 8415320Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20120309813Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 8263573Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20120041053Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Patent number: 8101343Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
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Publication number: 20060246438Abstract: The invention relates to methods for chemically and physically modifying nanotubes with nucleic acid, and uses thereof. In particular, the invention relates to one or more nanotube(s) with one or more numcleic acid molecule(s) with one or more nucleic acid molecule(s) attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Maxine McCall, Minoo Moghaddam
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Publication number: 20060177423Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a solid tumour in a subject, the method comprising the following steps (i) delivering to the solid tumour a composition comprising an engineered ovine atadenovirus; and (ii) administering a prodrug to the subject, wherein the engineered ovine atadenovirus comprises a promoter and a gene encoding an enzyme which converts the prodrug to a cytotoxic metabolite, the gene being under control of the promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Gerald Both, Trevor Lockett, Peter Molloy, Fiona Cameron, Pamela Russell, Rosetta Martiniello-Wilks, Minoo Moghaddam, Ian Smith
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Publication number: 20050095199Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2002Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor Lockett
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Publication number: 20030023104Abstract: A therapeutic compound of the chlorambucil family conjugated to two or three acyl groups derived from fatty acids. The compound has the following formula.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Robert George Whittaker, Veronika Judith Bender, Wayne Gerrard Reilly, Minoo Moghaddam
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Patent number: 6281376Abstract: A therapeutic compound of the chlorambucil family conjugated to two or three acyl groups derived from fatty acids. The compound has the following formula. in which X is chlorambucil, Y is an optional spacer group, AA is an amino acid, B is H or CH2O—R3, and n is a number from 0 to 3. X is linked to Y via the carboxyl group. R1, R2 and R3 are as defined by the present specification.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Robert George Whittaker, Veronika Judith Bender, Wayne Gerrard Reilly, Minoo Moghaddam
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Patent number: 5952499Abstract: A methotrexate conjugated to 1-3 acyl groups derived from fatty acids. In particular the invention relates to altering the pharmacokinetic profile and mode of delivery of methotrexate by conjugating it to 1.2 or 3 acyl derivatives of fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Robert George Whittaker, Veronika Judith Bender, Wayne Gerrard Reilly, Minoo Moghaddam