Patents by Inventor Robert David Renthal

Robert David Renthal 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).

  • Method for pheromone discovery in insects
    Patent number: 7741037
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to a method of identifying an insect pheromone. Initially, a candidate insect pheromone-binding protein is obtained and sequenced. Specific proteins may then be selected by observing the pattern of pheromone-binding protein expression in the insect stage, phase or caste; and/or in the antenna and other sensilla by, for example, in situ hybridization; and/or by comparison with sequence of known pheromone binding proteins. A composition of one or more pheromones may then be contacted with the pheromone-binding protein. Any pheromones bound to the protein may then be eluted and analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Robert David Renthal
  • Method for pheromone discovery in insects
    Patent number: 7074572
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to a method of identifying an insect pheromone. Initially, a candidate insect pheromone-binding protein is obtained and sequenced. Specific proteins may then be selected by observing the pattern of pheromone-binding protein expression in the insect stage, phase or caste; and/or in the antenna and other sensilla by, for example, in situ hybridization; and/or by comparison with sequence of known pheromone binding proteins. A composition of one or more pheromones may then be contacted with the pheromone-binding protein. Any pheromones bound to the protein may then be eluted and analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Robert David Renthal
  • Method for pheromone discovery in insects
    Publication number: 20030232372
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to a method of identifying an insect pheromone. Initially, a candidate insect pheromone-binding protein is obtained and sequenced. Specific proteins may then be selected by observing the pattern of pheromone-binding protein expression in the insect stage, phase or caste; and/or in the antenna and other sensilla by, for example, in situ hybridization; and/or by comparison with sequence of known pheromone binding proteins. A composition of one or more pheromones may then be contacted with the pheromone-binding protein. Any pheromones bound to the protein may then be eluted and analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventor: Robert David Renthal