Patents by Inventor Phyllis Himmel

Phyllis Himmel 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).

  • Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds and methods of use
    Patent number: 10869482
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds such as aristolene, 3-octanone and/or acetic acid ester, as well as cultures of said strain and compositions, metabolites and volatiles derived from said strain or culture as well as methods of obtaining said compositions, metabolites and volatiles and their methods of use for controlling pests. Also disclosed are artificial compositions having the same components and uses as the volatiles derived from the strain. A method for capturing and sampling the volatiles is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, Vu Phong Bui, Hai Su, Phyllis Himmel, Pamela Marrone, Lijuan Xing
  • Compositions and methods for modulating plant parasitic nematodes
    Patent number: 10390534
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and Methods for Modulating Plant Parasitic Nematodes
    Publication number: 20170086466
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and methods for modulating plant parasitic nematodes
    Patent number: 9526252
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • MUSCODOR ALBUS STRAIN PRODUCING VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20150313242
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds such as aristolene, 3-octanone and/or acetic acid ester, as well as cultures of said strain and compositions, metabolites and volatiles derived from said strain or culture as well as methods of obtaining said compositions, metabolites and volatiles and their methods of use for controlling pests. Also disclosed are artificial compositions having the same components and uses as the volatiles derived from the strain. A method for capturing and sampling the volatiles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, Vu Phong Bui, Hai Su, Phyllis Himmel, Pamela Marrone, Lijuan Xing
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING PLANT PARASITIC NEMATODES
    Publication number: 20150118192
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and methods for modulating plant parasitic nematodes
    Patent number: 8951585
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Muscodor Albus Strain Producing Volatile Organic Compounds and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140086879
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds such as aristolene, 3-octanone and/or acetic acid ester, as well as cultures of said strain and compositions, metabolites and volatiles derived from said strain or culture as well as methods of obtaining said compositions, metabolites and volatiles and their methods of use for controlling pests. Also disclosed are artificial compositions having the same components and uses as the volatiles derived from the strain. A method for capturing and sampling the volatiles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, Vu Phong Bui, Hai Su, Phyllis Himmel, Pamela Marrone, Lijuan Xing, Sarah Lewis
  • Muscodor albus Strain Producing Volatile Organic Compounds and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20140086878
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an isolated Muscodor albus strain producing volatile organic compounds such as aristolene, 3-octanone and/or acetic acid ester, as well as cultures of said strain and compositions, metabolites and volatiles derived from said strain or culture as well as methods of obtaining said compositions, metabolites and volatiles and their methods of use for controlling pests. Also disclosed are artificial compositions having the same components and uses as the volatiles derived from the strain. A method for capturing and sampling the volatiles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC
    Inventors: Gary Strobel, Vu Phong Bui, Hai Su, Phyllis Himmel, Pamela Marrone, Lijuan Xing
  • Compositions and Methods for Modulating Plant Parasitic Nematodes
    Publication number: 20140056853
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel