Patents by Inventor Paula C. Miller

Paula C. Miller 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).

  • Control of gene expression in eukaryotic cells
    Patent number: 7202085
    Abstract: DNA constructs and other compositions and methods for controlling gene expression in eukaryotic cells and organisms are derived from bacterial quorum sensing systems. One or more cis elements from the luxI promoter (“lux box”) or a functionally similar sequence are incorporated in a eukaryotic promoter. A receptor protein from the LuxR family of transcriptional regulators, upon binding an acylated homoserine lactone (AHL) compound, interacts with the lux box, modulating the activity of the promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventors: Tim N. Oulmassov, Kevin E. McBride, Paula C. Miller, John C. Anderson, Lyle D. Crossland, Thomas H. Adams, Barbara A. Qurollo, Victoria Gavrias
  • Control of gene expression in eukaryotic cells
    Patent number: 6943243
    Abstract: DNA constructs and other compositions and methods for controlling gene expression in eukaryotic cells and organisms are derived from bacterial quorum sensing systems. One or more cis elements from the luxI promoter (“lux box”) or a functionally similar sequence are incorporated in a eukaryotic promoter. A receptor protein from the LuxR family of transcriptional regulators, upon binding an acylated homoserine lactone (AHL) compound, interacts with the lux box, modulating the activity of the promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventors: Tim N. Oulmassov, Kevin E. McBride, Paula C. Miller, John C. Anderson, Lyle D. Crossland, Thomas H. Adams, Barbara A. Qurollo, Victoria Gavrias
  • C-17 spirolactonization and 6,7 oxidation of steroids
    Publication number: 20040024202
    Abstract: Novel processes for the C-17 spirolactonization and 6,7 oxidation of steroid compounds are provided. In certain preferred embodiments, the present invention provides for the preparation of steroid compounds which are useful in the preparation of methyl hydrogen 9,11&agr;-epoxy-17&agr;-hydroxy-3-oxopregn-4-ene-7&agr;,21-dicarboxylate, &ggr;-lactone (otherwise referred to as eplerenone or epoxymexrenone).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Paula C. Miller, Mark J. Pozzo, Shine K. Chou
  • Control of gene expression in eukaryotic cells
    Publication number: 20030224483
    Abstract: DNA constructs and other compositions and methods for controlling gene expression in eukaryotic cells and organisms are derived from bacterial quorum sensing systems. One or more cis elements from the luxI promoter (“lux box”) or a functionally similar sequence are incorporated in a eukaryotic promoter. A receptor protein from the LuxR family of transcriptional regulators, upon binding an acylated homoserine lactone (AHL) compound, interacts with the lux box, modulating the activity of the promoter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Tim N. Oulmassov, Kevin E. McBride, Paula C. Miller, John C. Anderson, Lyle D. Crossland, Thomas H. Adams, Barbara A. Qurollo, Victoria Gavrias
  • Control of gene expression in eukaryotic cells
    Patent number: 6518066
    Abstract: DNA constructs and other compositions and methods for controlling gene expression in eukaryotic cells and organisms are derived from bacterial quorum sensing systems. One or more cis elements from the luxI promoter (“lux box”) or a functionally similar sequence are incorporated in a eukaryotic promoter. A receptor protein from the LuxR family of transcriptional regulators, upon binding an acylated homoserine lactone (AHL) compound, interacts with the lux box, modulating the activity of the promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventors: Tim N. Oulmassov, Kevin E. McBride, Paula C. Miller, John C. Anderson, Lyle D. Crossland, Thomas H. Adams, Barbara A. Qurollo, Victoria Gavrias
  • Production of phosphonopyrazoles
    Publication number: 20020107401
    Abstract: Novel compounds with activity as chemical hybridizing agents and methods for synthesis of such compounds are disclosed. These compounds are useful in producing hybrid wheat (Triticum aesativum) and other crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: MONSNTO TECHNOLOGY LLC.
    Inventors: Paula C. Miller, Jane M. Curtis, John M. Molyneaux, Thomas J. Owen
  • Production of phosphonopyrazoles
    Patent number: 6297194
    Abstract: Pyrazole compounds with activity as chemical hybridizing agents and methods for synthesis of such compounds are disclosed. These compounds are useful in producing hybrid wheat (Triticum aesativum) and other crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Paula C. Miller, Jane M. Curtis, John M. Molyneaux, Thomas J. Owen