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).

  • Publication number: 20190316128
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 10323245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20170260528
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Or ganisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 9663786
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20150275214
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 9085770
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20150047063
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 8877727
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20130237586
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 8415320
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20120309813
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 8263573
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20120041053
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Patent number: 8101343
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett
  • Publication number: 20060246438
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2003
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Maxine McCall, Minoo Moghaddam
  • Publication number: 20060177423
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Gerald Both, Trevor Lockett, Peter Molloy, Fiona Cameron, Pamela Russell, Rosetta Martiniello-Wilks, Minoo Moghaddam, Ian Smith
  • Publication number: 20050095199
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Whyard, Fiona Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor Lockett
  • Publication number: 20030023104
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION
    Inventors: Robert George Whittaker, Veronika Judith Bender, Wayne Gerrard Reilly, Minoo Moghaddam
  • Patent number: 6281376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Robert George Whittaker, Veronika Judith Bender, Wayne Gerrard Reilly, Minoo Moghaddam
  • Patent number: 5952499
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Robert George Whittaker, Veronika Judith Bender, Wayne Gerrard Reilly, Minoo Moghaddam