Patents by Inventor Nalini M

Nalini M 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).

  • Nucleotide sequences encoding pesticidal proteins
    Patent number: 5889174
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Juan J. Estruch
  • Class of proteins for the control of plant pests
    Patent number: 5877012
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a novel class of proteins, and their receptors. Novel processes, assays and methods for controlling plant pests are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Juan J. Estruch, Cao-Guo Yu, Gregory W. Warren, Nalini M. Desai, Michael G. Koziel, Gordon J. Nye
  • Pesticidal proteins and strains
    Patent number: 5872212
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka
  • Method for isolating vegetative insecticidal protein genes
    Patent number: 5866326
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Nicholas B. Duck, Juan J. Estruch
  • Synthetic DNA sequence having enhanced activity in maize
    Patent number: 5859336
    Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Novartis Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Lyle D. Crossland, Martha S. Wright, Ellis J. Merlin, Karen L. Launis, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie
  • Pesticidal proteins and strains
    Patent number: 5849870
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Nicholas B. Duck, Juan J. Estruch
  • Pesticidal proteins and strains
    Patent number: 5840868
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Finance Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka
  • Expression of recombinant hemoglobin and hemoglobin variants in yeast
    Patent number: 5827693
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a substantially pure mammalian globin chain or heme-binding fragment thereof. The invention is further directed to recombinant DNA vectors capable of expressing at least one globin chain or substantially homologous variant thereof in yeast. The invention also relates to methods for expressing at least one globin chain or substantially homologous variant thereof in yeast. Expressed alpha-like globin and beta-like globin chains or variants thereof may be combined with a source of heme to produce hemoglobin or a substantially homologous variant thereof. Additionally, expressed gamma-globin chains may be combined with a source of heme to produce hemoglobin or a substantially homologous variant thereof. The invention also relates to methods for expressing hemoglobin or variants thereof in yeast where the heme is produced by the yeast and ligated to globins to form hemoglobin in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Apex Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph De Angelo, Nalini M. Motwani, Wajeeh Bajwa, Joseph Bonaventura
  • Auxiliary proteins for enhancing the insecticidal activity of pesticidal proteins
    Patent number: 5770696
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to pesticidal strains and proteins. Bacillus strains which are capable of producing pesticidal proteins and auxiliary proteins during vegetative growth are provided. "The auxiliary proteins enhance the insecticidal activity of pesticidal proteins." Also provided are the purified proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding the proteins and methods for using the strains, proteins and genes for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory W. Warren, Michael G. Koziel, Martha A. Mullins, Gordon J. Nye, Brian Carr, Nalini M. Desai, Kristy Kostichka, Nicholas B. Duck, Juan J. Estruch
  • Synthetic DNA sequence having enhanced insecticidal activity in maize
    Patent number: 5625136
    Abstract: DNA sequences optimized for expression in plants are disclosed. The DNA sequences preferably encode for an insecticidal polypeptides, particularly insecticidal proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis. Plant promoters, particular tissue-specific and tissue-preferred promoters are also provided. Additionally disclosed are transformation vectors comprising said DNA sequences. The transformation vectors demonstrate high levels of insecticidal activity when transformed into maize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Michael G. Koziel, Nalini M. Desai, Kelly S. Lewis, Vance C. Kramer, Gregory W. Warren, Stephen V. Evola, Lyle D. Crossland, Martha S. Wright, Ellis J. Merlin, Karen L. Launis, Steven J. Rothstein, Cindy G. Bowman, John L. Dawson, Erik M. Dunder, Gary M. Pace, Janet L. Suttie