Patents by Inventor Philip W. Miller

Philip W. 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).

  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with the carbon assimilation pathway
    Patent number: 7408052
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant biochemistry. More specifically the invention relates to nucleic acid sequences from plant cells, in particular, nucleic acid sequences from maize and soybean associated with the carbon assimilation pathway enzymes. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode proteins and fragments of proteins. In addition, the invention also encompasses proteins and fragments of proteins so encoded and antibodies capable of binding these proteins or fragments. The invention also relates to methods of using the nucleic acid molecules, proteins and fragments of proteins and antibodies, for example for genome mapping, gene identification and analysis, plant breeding, preparation of constructs for use in plant gene expression and transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Nordine Cheikh, Philip W. Miller, Keith M. O'Connell, Jingdong Liu
  • Constitutive photomorphogenesis 1 (COP1) nucleic acid sequence from and its use thereof
    Patent number: 7208652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated COP1 nucleic acid sequence from a maize plant and the isolated COP1 nucleic acid sequence is named as ZmCOP1. The present invention also relates to a method of using the ZmCOP1 nucleic acid sequence to control the shade avoidance response of a crop plant for high density farming and yield enhancement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Nordine Cheikh, Molian Deng, Philip W. Miller, Nanfei Xu
  • Expression of sedoheptulose 1,7 bisphosphatase in transgenic plants
    Patent number: 7186892
    Abstract: Sedoheptulose 1,7-bisphosphatase (SBPase) is an enzyme catalyzing the reaction converting sedoheptulose 1,7-bisphosphate into sedoheptulose 7-phosphate. This enzyme is located in the chloroplast in leaves and stems. Overexpression of SBPase in transgenic plants is provided to improve plant yield by increasing leaf starch biosynthetic ability in particular and sucrose production in general. Deregulated variants of the enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Philip W. Miller, Robin L. Staub
  • Expression of the Chlorella sorokiniana sedoheptulose 1,7-bisphosphatase in transgenic plants
    Patent number: 6815580
    Abstract: Sedoheptulose 1,7-bisphosphatase (SBPase) is an enzyme catalyzing the reaction converting sedoheptulose 1,7-bisphosphate into sedoheptulose 7-phosphate. This enzyme is located in the chloroplast in leaves and stems. Overexpression of the Chlorella sorokiniana SBpase in transgenic plants is provided to improve plant yield by increasing leaf starch biosynthetic ability in particular and sucrose production in general.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Philip W. Miller, Robin L. Staub
  • Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with the carbon assimilation pathway
    Publication number: 20040116682
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant biochemistry. More specifically the invention relates to nucleic acid sequences from plant cells, in particular, nucleic acid sequences from maize and soybean associated with the carbon assimilation pathway enzymes. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules that encode proteins and fragments of proteins. In addition, the invention also encompasses proteins and fragments of proteins so encoded and antibodies capable of binding these proteins or fragments. The invention also relates to methods of using the nucleic acid molecules, proteins and fragments of proteins and antibodies, for example for genome mapping, gene identification and analysis, plant breeding, preparation of constructs for use in plant gene expression and transgenic plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Nordine Cheikh, Philip W. Miller, Keith M. O'Connell, Jingdong Liu
  • Constitutive photomorphogenesis 1 (COP1) nucleic acid sequence from Zea mays and its use thereof
    Publication number: 20030101479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated COP1 nucleic acid sequence from a maize plant and the isolated COP1 nucleic acid sequence is named as ZmCOP1. The present invention also relates to a method of using the ZmCOP1 nucleic acid sequence to control the shade avoidance response of a crop plant for high density farming and yield enhancement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Nordine Cheikh, Molian Deng, Philip W. Miller, Nanfei Xu
  • Swim fin heel strap
    Patent number: 6227924
    Abstract: A heel strap for an open heel swim fin is designed to securely hold the user's foot in the swim fin, yet minimize ankle and foot movement within the heel strap. The heel strap comprises a heel pocket and a set of straps. The heel pocket is shaped to substantially cover the bottom of the heel and to cover all sides of the heel. The straps extend from the heel pocket. They are dimensioned and configured to adjustably attach to the swim fin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Philip W. Miller