Patents by Inventor Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh

Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh 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).

  • Double strand RNA-mediated RNA interference through feeding detrimental to larval (gypsy moth)
    Patent number: 10808261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh
  • Double strand RNA as molecular biopesticides for RNA interference through feeding in the hemipteran invasive insect pest, brown marmorated stink bug
    Patent number: 10246710
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of delivering double strand ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) to control the insect pest, the brown marmorated stink bug. Several dsRNA species that target genes are disclosed herein that can be used individually or in combination. The dsRNA species can be used to induce RNA-mediated interference (RNAi) to decrease target gene expression. RNAi can be used alone, or in combination with other pest control measures to target the brown marmorated stink bug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh, Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA-MEDIATED RNA INTERFERENCE THROUGH FEEDING DETRIMENTAL TO LARVAL LYMANTRIA DISPAR (GYPSY MOTH)
    Publication number: 20190048360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, SAIKAT KUMAR B. GHOSH
  • Double strand RNA-mediated RNA interference through feeding detrimental to larval (gypsy moth)
    Patent number: 10093945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PLANT-SAP-FEEDING INSECTS
    Publication number: 20180023076
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of delivering double strand ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) to insects that penetrate plant tissues to feed on sap and other liquid components of plants. Taking advantage of the liquid transport capabilities of plant vascular structures, dsRNA is provided to plant tissues in an aqueous solution that is then transported throughout the tissues. The dsRNA-laden plant material is then presented to insects that can ingest the dsRNA by feeding on the plant tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: SAIKAT KUMAR B. GHOSH, DAWN E. GUNDERSEN-RINDAL, WAYNE B. HUNTER
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA AS MOLECULAR BIOPESTICIDES FOR RNA INTERFERENCE THROUGH FEEDING IN THE HEMIPTERAN INVASIVE INSECT PEST, BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG
    Publication number: 20180023083
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of delivering double strand ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) to control the insect pest, the brown marmorated stink bug. Several dsRNA species that target genes are disclosed herein that can be used individually or in combination. The dsRNA species can be used to induce RNA-mediated interference (RNAi) to decrease target gene expression. RNAi can be used alone, or in combination with other pest control measures to target the brown marmorated stink bug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: SAIKAT KUMAR B. GHOSH, DAWN E. GUNDERSEN-RINDAL
  • DOUBLE STRAND RNA-MEDIATED RNA INTERFERENCE THROUGH FEEDING DETRIMENTAL TO LARVAL LYMANTRIA DISPAR (GYPSY MOTH)
    Publication number: 20170137841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA)-mediated gene silencing in insect species. More particularly, the present invention relates to genetic constructs designed for the expression of dsRNA corresponding to novel target genes in the insect pest Lymantria dispar, commonly known as the gypsy moth. The present invention also provides methodologies for introducing dsRNA into target insects to induce RNA interference. These constructs are particularly useful in RNAi-mediated control of the gypsy moth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Dawn E. Gundersen-Rindal, Saikat Kumar B. Ghosh