Patents by Inventor Sara Ann Salvador

Sara Ann Salvador 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).

  • Patent number: 11905519
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Publication number: 20230018327
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stainslaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Patent number: 11396661
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Publication number: 20210010020
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. BAUM, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Patent number: 10801037
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Publication number: 20200002719
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Patent number: 10457958
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Patent number: 10287605
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Publication number: 20180334684
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Patent number: 10059959
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Publication number: 20180087068
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador
  • Publication number: 20160108426
    Abstract: Engineered Cry1Da amino acid sequences are provided that exhibit improved Lepidopteran insecticidal activity and an enhanced Lepidopteran spectrum compared to the naturally occurring Cry1Da protein toxin. Polynucleotide sequences intended for use in expression of the improved proteins in plants are also provided. Particular embodiments provide compositions containing insect inhibitory amounts of the engineered proteins, as well as recombinant plants, plant parts, and seeds containing polynucleotide constructs encoding one or more of the improved engineered proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas Cerruti, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Arlene R. Howe, Sara Ann Salvador