Patents by Inventor Paul J. Rushton

Paul J. Rushton 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: 20240010691
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul TIMKO, Paul J RUSHTON, Sheng-Cheng HAN, Hongbo ZHANG, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 11779020
    Abstract: A honey-based rooting gel composition and method of preparing the same are disclosed. The honey-based rooting gel composition comprises honey and symbiotic fungi such as Beauveria bassiana or Trichoderma koningii which increases plant growth and health, and may also contain a plant rooting hormone such as Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) or other plant rooting hormones that promote root initiation, or natural rooting substances such as willow bark extracts that promote root growth. The use of honey provides an unexpected synergy to protect the cuttings from pathogens through the antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of the honey and benefits both plant and fungal growth by providing growth-promoting carbohydrates (mainly fructose and glucose) for both the plant and the germinating fungal spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: LPC Naturals, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Rushton, Nicholas E. Bianco, Christopher J. Lent, Todd H. Young
  • Patent number: 11760781
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20220287311
    Abstract: A honey-based rooting gel composition and method of preparing the same are disclosed. The honey-based rooting gel composition comprises honey and symbiotic fungi such as Beauveria bassiana or Trichoderma koningii which increases plant growth and health, and may also contain a plant rooting hormone such as Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) or other plant rooting hormones that promote root initiation, or natural rooting substances such as willow bark extracts that promote root growth. The use of honey provides an unexpected synergy to protect the cuttings from pathogens through the antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of the honey and benefits both plant and fungal growth by providing growth-promoting carbohydrates (mainly fructose and glucose) for both the plant and the germinating fungal spores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: LPC Naturals, LLC
    Inventors: Paul J. Rushton, Nicholas E. Bianco, Christopher J. Lent, Todd H. Young
  • Publication number: 20220153787
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 11168118
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20200123211
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Michael Paul TIMKO, Paul J. RUSHTON, Marta Tatiana BOKOWIEC
  • Patent number: 10550162
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20190218258
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 10280203
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transciption factors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20170306341
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20170306342
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transciption factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 9701978
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 9677083
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J Rushton, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20150184185
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Paul TIMKO, Paul J. RUSHTON, Marta Tatiana BOKOWIEC
  • Patent number: 8980633
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided. An expression vector which comprises a tripartite GAG motif is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20150026845
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transciption factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Patent number: 8759101
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transcription factors are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20110047660
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modifying the production levels of alkaloids in plants are provided. Alkaloid production can be genetically controlled by modulating the transcriptional activation of PMT genes mediated by members of the ERF family and/or Myc family of transcription factors. Novel nucleotide sequences encoding the Myc family of transciption factors are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: University of Virginia
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Sheng-Cheng Han, Hongbo Zhang, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec
  • Publication number: 20110039340
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for genetically modifying the production levels of nicotine and other alkaloids in plants are provided. An expression vector which comprises a tripartite GAG motif is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: University of Virginia
    Inventors: Michael Paul Timko, Paul J. Rushton, Marta Tatiana Bokowiec