Patents by Inventor Ratnakar Asolkar

Ratnakar Asolkar 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).

  • Isolated bacterial strain of the genus burkholderia and pesticidal metabolites therefrom
    Patent number: 10159250
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Use of formulations, compositions and compounds to modulate crop yield and/or corn rootworm infestation
    Patent number: 10149480
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Isolated Bacterial Strain of the Genus Burkholderia and Pesticidal Metabolites Therefrom
    Publication number: 20180168166
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela G. Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Control of phytopathogenic microorganisms with sp. and substances and compositions derived therefrom
    Patent number: 9918479
    Abstract: Provided are compounds and compositions derived from Pseudomonas sp., particularly, Pseudomonas fluorescens or Pseudomonas protegens and more particularly strain having the identifying characteristics of Pseudomonas ATCC 55799 having antimicrobial properties and particularly, antibacterial properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Carly Todd
  • BACILLUS MEGATERIUM BIOACTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METABOLITES
    Publication number: 20180042241
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-kreylos, Margarita Rodriguez, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk, Pamela G. Marrone
  • bioactive compositions and metabolites
    Patent number: 9801386
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Margarita Rodriguez, Carly Todd, Debora Wilk, Pamela Marrone
  • Isolated Bacterial Strain of the Genus Burkholderia and Pesticidal Metabolites Therefrom
    Publication number: 20170290336
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Isolated Bacterial Strain of the Genus Burkholderia and Pesticidal Metabolites Therefrom-Formulations and Uses
    Publication number: 20170208817
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of the proliferation of pest infestation using a species of Burkholderia. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling algae and/or arachnids using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Isolated bacterial strain of the genus and pesticidal metabolites therefrom
    Patent number: 9701673
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Huazhang Huang, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos
  • Use of Burkholderia Formulations, Compositions and Compounds to Modulate Crop Yield and/or Corn Rootworm Infestation
    Publication number: 20170042163
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Use of formulations, compositions and compounds to modulate crop yield and/or corn rootworm infestation
    Patent number: 9526251
    Abstract: Provided is the use of or compositions or formulations comprising Burkholderia species, filtrate, supernatant, extract, pesticidally active compound or metabolite derived therefrom as an insecticide, particularly against infestation of Corn Rootworm larvae, and/or as crop yield enhancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Isolated Bacterial Strain of the Genus Burkholderia and Pesticidal Metabolites Therefrom
    Publication number: 20160330975
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana-Lucia Cordova Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Isolated bacterial strain of the genus and pesticidal metabolites therefrom
    Patent number: 9433218
    Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Huazhang Huang
  • Chemical and biological agents for the control of molluscs
    Patent number: 9414590
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling molluscs, members of the Gastropoda and Bivalvia classes which includes but is not limited to lactones, lactams, carbamates, amides, and/or carboxylic acid containing compounds as active ingredients and/or compounds derived from Pseudomonas and/or Erwinia. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the efficacy of chemical and biological control for invasive molluscs in open waters, power plants, and drinking water treatment facilities under coldwater conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Sarahann Rackl, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone, Ana Lucia Cordova-Kreylos
  • CHROMOBACTERIUM FORMULATIONS, COMPOSITIONS, METABLOITES AND THEIR USES
    Publication number: 20160128339
    Abstract: Stabilized biological pesticides comprising Chromobacterium species, filtrate, supernatant, extract or pesticidally active substance derived therefrom with pesticidal activity having improved shelf life due to maintenance of physical uniformity and longer insecticide activity after use due to higher resistance to degradation when exposed to sunlight are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, James Namnath, Pamela Marrone
  • CHROMOBACTERIUM BIOACTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METABOLITES
    Publication number: 20160095323
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compounds and metabolites derived from Chromobacterium species culture responsible for controlling pests, compositions containing these compounds, methods for obtaining these compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Chemical and biological agents for the control of molluscs
    Patent number: 9259446
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling molluscs, members of the Gastropoda and Bivalvia classes which includes but is not limited to lactones, lactams, carbamates, amides, and/or carboxylic acid containing compounds as active ingredients and/or compounds derived from Pseudomonas and/or Erwinia. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the efficacy of chemical and biological control for invasive molluscs in open waters, power plants, and drinking water treatment facilities under coldwater conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Sarahann Rackl, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • formulations, compositions, metabolites and their uses
    Patent number: 9259007
    Abstract: Stabilized biological pesticides comprising Chromobacterium species, filtrate, supernatant, extract or pesticidally active substance derived therefrom with pesticidal activity having improved shelf life due to maintenance of physical uniformity and longer insecticide activity after use due to higher resistance to degradation when exposed to sunlight are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, James Namnath, Pamela Marrone
  • CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF MOLLUSCS
    Publication number: 20160015032
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling molluscs, members of the Gastropoda and Bivalvia classes which includes but is not limited to lactones, lactams, carbamates, amides, and/or carboxylic acid containing compounds as active ingredients and/or compounds derived from Pseudomonas and/or Erwinia. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the efficacy of chemical and biological control for invasive molluscs in open waters, power plants, and drinking water treatment facilities under coldwater conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Sarahann Rackl, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Bacillus sp. Strain with Antifungal, Antibacterial and Growth Promotion Activity
    Publication number: 20150335031
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Bacillus strain, Bacillus sp. isolate F727, that produces metabolites with pesticidal activities. Also provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from cultures of Bacillus sp. isolate F727 capable of controlling pests; as well as methods of use of the strain and its metabolites for controlling pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Ana-Lucia Cordova-Kreylos, Christopher D McCort, Debora Wilk, Carly Todd, Hai Su, Pamela Marrone