Patents by Inventor Robert G. Blenk

Robert G. Blenk 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).

  • Bacterial genes
    Patent number: 5965797
    Abstract: Novel strains of the insecticidal microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis are described. These contain novel genes, and in particular a gene coding for a novel insecticidal endotoxin, 81 kiloDaltons in length, toxic to both Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. The novel strains and the genes they contain may be used to combat insect attack against plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventors: Robert G Blenk, Susan Ely, Ravindra Haribhai Tailor, Janet Mary Tippett
  • Bacillus thuringiensis strains producing insecticidally active toxins
    Patent number: 5573766
    Abstract: Novel strains of the insecticidal microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis are described. These contain novel genes, and in particular a gene coding for a novel insecticidal endotoxin, 81 kiloDaltons in length, toxic to both Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. The novel strains and the genes they contain may be used to combat insect attack against plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLC
    Inventors: Robert G. Blenk, Susan Ely, Ravindra H. Tailor, Janet M. Tippett