Patents by Inventor Stephanie C. Waldheuser

Stephanie C. Waldheuser 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).

  • Publication number: 20240200092
    Abstract: Pesticidal protein exhibiting toxic activity against Hemipteran and Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC11207 and TIC11304. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the disclosed pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Hemipteran and Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Hemipteran and Lepidopteran species pests using TIC11207 and TIC11304 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Inventors: Erin L. Hall, Arlene R. Howe, Brent A. O'Brien, James K. Roberts, Francesca L. Stubbins, Stephanie C. Waldheuser
  • Patent number: 11673922
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC13085 and TIC13087. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC13085 and TIC13087 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Stephanie C. Waldheuser, Kimberly M. Wegener
  • Publication number: 20220220160
    Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC13085 and TIC13087. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC13085 and TIC13087 pesticidal proteins are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bowen, Todd A. Ciche, Arlene R. Howe, Stephanie C. Waldheuser, Kimberly M. Wegener