Patents by Inventor Patrice Dubois

Patrice Dubois 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: 20080276335
    Abstract: Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) isolated from maize are disclosed. The ESTs provide a unique molecular tool for the targeting and isolation of novel genes for plant protection and improvement. The disclosed ESTs have utility in the development of new strategies for understanding critical plant developmental and metabolic pathways. The disclosed ESTs have particular utility in isolating genes and promoters, identifying and mapping the genes involved in developmental and metabolic pathways, and determining gene function. Sequence homology analyses using the ESTs provided in the present invention, will result in more efficient gene screening for desirable agronomic traits. An expanding database of these select pieces of the plant genomics puzzle will quickly expand the knowledge necessary for subsequent functional validation, a key limitation in current plant biotechnology efforts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Mark S. Abad, Scott E. Andersen, Patrice Dubois, Debbie A. Mahadeo, James D. Masucci
  • Publication number: 20080131461
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel vaccine regimens in which specific prime/boost regimens are applied using low-neutralized recombinant adenoviral vectors harboring nucleic acids encoding antigens from Plasmodium falciparum and purified recombinant protein vaccines such as RTS,S, in the context of appropriate adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicants: Crucell Holland B.V., GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals S.A., The Government of the United States as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Maria Grazia Pau, Jaap Goudsmit, Joseph D. Cohen, Patrice Dubois, V.Ann Stewart, Donald Heppner
  • Patent number: 7256324
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues were isolated from corn (Zea mays). These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci
  • Publication number: 20070180570
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant genetic engineering. More specifically, the present invention relates to seed specific gene expression during a defined period of embryogenesis. The present invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Lisa Weaver, Tim Oulmassov, Jeffrey Ahrens, Patrice Dubois, Jeffery Shen
  • Patent number: 7179959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant genetic engineering. More specifically, the present invention relates to seed specific gene expression during a defined period of embryogenesis. The present invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Renessen LLC
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Lisa M. Weaver, Tim N. Oulmassov, Jeffrey Ahrens, Patrice Dubois, Jeffery Q. Shen
  • Patent number: 7078503
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues are isolated from corn. These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci
  • Publication number: 20050241018
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Arcelin promoters capable of transcribing a heterologous nucleic acid sequence at high levels in plants. The promoters are particularly suited for use in soybean plants and plant cells. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the high-expression Arcelin promoters, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Patrice Dubois, Jihong Liang, Tim Oulmassov
  • Patent number: 6927321
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Arcelin promoters capable of transcribing a heterologous nucleic acid sequence at high levels in plants. The promoters are particularly suited for use in soybean plants and plant cells. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the high-expression Arcelin promoters, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Patrice Dubois, Jihong Liang, Tim Oulmassov
  • Patent number: 6825398
    Abstract: This invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Patrice Dubois
  • Publication number: 20040133946
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues were isolated from corn (Zea mays). These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci
  • Publication number: 20040016024
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant genetic engineering. More specifically, the present invention relates to seed specific gene expression during a defined period of embryogenesis. The present invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Lisa M. Weaver, Tim N. Oulmassov, Jeffrey Ahrens, Patrice Dubois, Jeffery Q. Shen
  • Publication number: 20030200565
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues were isolated from corn (Zea mays). These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2001
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci
  • Publication number: 20030165947
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues are isolated from corn and wheat. These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci
  • Publication number: 20030093828
    Abstract: This invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Patrice Dubois
  • Publication number: 20030046727
    Abstract: The present invention discloses Arcelin promoters capable of transcribing a heterologous nucleic acid sequence at high levels in plants. The promoters are particularly suited for use in soybean plants and plant cells. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the high-expression Arcelin promoters, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Patrice Dubois, Jihong Liang, Tim Oulmassov
  • Publication number: 20020124285
    Abstract: Promoters from male reproductive tissues are isolated from corn. These promoters can be used in plants to regulate transcription of target genes including genes for control of fertility, insect or pathogen tolerance, herbicide tolerance or any gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy W. Conner, Patrice Dubois, Marianne Malven, James D. Masucci