Patents by Inventor Terry R. Wright
Terry R. Wright 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).
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Publication number: 20130296170Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the control of AAD-12 and/or AAD-13 dicot volunteers in fields planted with monocot crops such as corn. The dicots can include soybeans and cotton.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2010Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Gregory A. Hanger, Andrew E. Robinson, Norbert M. Satchivi, Richard S. Chambers, Terry R. Wright
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Publication number: 20130055453Abstract: This invention relates to soybean event pDAB8264.42.32.1 and includes novel expression cassettes and transgenic inserts comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to endpoint TAQMAN PCR assays for the detection of Event pDAB8264.42.32.1 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicants: MS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Thomas Hoffman, Ning Zhou, Dayakar Pareddy, Yunxing Cory Cui, Dawn Marie Parkhurst, Nathan Bard, Sandra Grace Toledo, Gregory Alan Bradfisch, Bruce Held, Vaithilingam Sekar, Lauren Clark, Sean Michael Russell, Kelley Ann Smith, Yang Wang, Terry R. Wright
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Publication number: 20120323493Abstract: The disclosed device provides a high-accuracy plunger arrival detection system comprising a low-power magnetometer with high sensitivity and which is capable of sampling low or high intensity magnetic fields. The device processes gathered data from sensors, stores at least some processed data in memory, executes a trending algorithm which compares the magnetic field of the plunger to the ambient magnetic field or a predetermined set of initialization values, and generates an output which is relayed to a well controller. An output signal may be via hard wire, RF, wireless or other known means. In addition, the implementation of two sensing devices mounted in series and in spaced relation to each other, can provide for an actual plunger average velocity. An actual plunger average velocity, as opposed to approximate average velocity, can be used to better optimize well control and improve safety of the overall well production system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Terry R. Wright, Burke E. Lowrey, Paul T. Roberts
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Publication number: 20120277105Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling undesirable vegetation in a field containing an auxin herbicide-resistant cotton crop by applying to the location where control is desired a mixture of an effective amount of 2,4-DB and an effective amount of glyphosate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: John S. Richburg, Terry R. Wright, Leon B. Braxton, Andrew E. Robinson
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Publication number: 20120277104Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling undesirable vegetation in a field containing an auxin herbicide-resistant cotton crop by applying to the location where control is desired a mixture of an effective amount of 2,4-DB and an effective amount of glufosinate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: John S. Richburg, Terry R. Wright, Leon B. Braxton, Andrew E. Robinson
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Patent number: 8283522Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to pyridyloxyacetate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-12 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.Inventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Terence Anthony Walsh, Donald J. Merlo, Jayakumar P. Samuel, Gaofeng Lin
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Patent number: 8278505Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to a pyridyloxyacetate herbicide. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-13 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.Inventors: Justin M. Lira, Erika Megan Snodderley, Andrew E. Robinson, Terry R. Wright, Donald J. Merlo
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Publication number: 20120220460Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the control of AAD-1 monocot volunteers in fields planted with dicot crops such as soybeans or cotton. According to some embodiments of the subject invention, cyclohexanedione herbicides are selected as being an effective tool for controlling AAD-1 volunteers, as AAD genes do not impart tolerance to this class of graminicide chemistry. In addition, imidazolinone-class herbicides can be used in some preferred embodiments for selective control of conventional or herbicide-tolerant varieties of volunteer corn. AAD-1 corn comprising Event DAS-40278-9 is used in some particularly preferred embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Dow Agrosciences LLCInventors: Gregory A. Hanger, Andrew E. Robinson, Norbert M. Satchivi, Richard S. Chambers, Terry R. Wright
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Publication number: 20120222153Abstract: This invention relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. This invention includes a novel aad-1 transformation event in corn plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a corn cell. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. Additionally, the subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). The assays can be based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct, inserted into the corn genome, and on the genomic sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Yunxing C. Cui, Jill R. Bryan, Donald G. Maum, Gregory J. Gilles, Terry R. Wright, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Nicole L. Arnold, Nathan J. VanOpdorp, Tina M. Kaiser, Ning Zhou
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Publication number: 20120178627Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling undesirable vegetation in a field containing an auxin-herbicide-tolerant cotton crop by applying to the location where control is desired an effective amount of 2,4-DB.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: John S. Richburg, Terry R. Wright, Leon B. Braxton, Andrew E. Robinson
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Publication number: 20120110688Abstract: This invention relates to soybean event pDAB4472-1606 (Event 1606). This invention includes a novel aad-12 transformation event in soybean plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a soybean cell. This invention also relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Yunxing C. Cui, Thomas Hoffman, Ning Zhou, Gregory J. Gilles, Terry R. Wright, Dawn M. Parkhurst, Julissa Colon, Yonghe Bai
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Publication number: 20110275517Abstract: An herbicidal composition containing (a) an herbicidal dicamba derivative component and (b) an herbicidal glyphosate derivative component provides synergistic control of selected weeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Norbert M. Satchivi, Terry R. Wright
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Publication number: 20110203017Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to pyridyloxyacetate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-12 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES, LLCInventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Terence Anthony Walsh, Donald J. Merlo, Jayakumar P. Samuel, Gaofeng Lin
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Publication number: 20110195845Abstract: Constructs for expressing herbicide tolerance genes, related plants, and related trait combinations, said constructs comprise a gene referred to herein as DSM-2 identified in Streptomyces coelicolor (A3). The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plant cells and plants to the herbicidal molecules glufosinate, phosphinothricin, bialaphos, and/or the like. The subject invention also relates to combination of the subject herbicide tolerant crop (HTC) traits along with other HTC traits and/or insect resistance (IR) traits.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Justin M. Lira, Terry R. Wright, Timothy D. Hey, Tonya L. Strange Moynahan, Lisa W. Baker
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Publication number: 20110124503Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D and other phenoxy auxin herbicides, but also to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention alone or “stacked” together with another herbicide resistance gene, preferably a glyphosate resistance gene, so as to provide broader and more robust weed control, increased treatment flexibility, and improved herbicide resistance management options. More specifically, preferred enzymes and genes for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD (aryloxyalkanoate dioxygenase) genes and proteins. No ?-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase enzyme has previously been reported to have the ability to degrade herbicides of different chemical classes and modes of action.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Donald J. Merlo, Nicole L. Arnold
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Publication number: 20110107455Abstract: The subject invention relates to a novel gene referred to herein as DSM-2. This gene was identified in Sterptomyces coelicolor A3. The DSM-2 protein is distantly related to PAT and BAR. The subject invention also provides plant-optimized genes encoding DSM-2 proteins, DSM-2 can be used as a transgenic trait to impart tolerance in plants and plant cells to the herbicides glufosinate and bialaphos. One preferred use of the subject genes are as selectable markers. The use of this gene as a selectable marker in a bacterial system can increase efficiency for plant transformations. Use of DSM-2 as the sole selection marker eliminates the need for an additional medicinal antibiotic marker (such as ampicillin resistance) during cloning. Various other uses are also possible according to the subject invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Justin M. Lira, Terry R. Wright, Sean M. Russell, Donald J. Merlo, Steven Robert Webb, Nicole L. Arnold, Andrew E. Robinson, Kelley A. Smith
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Publication number: 20100251432Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to a pyridyloxyacetate herbicide. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-13 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Justin M. Lira, Erika Megan Snodderley, Andrew E. Robinson, Terry R. Wright, Donald J. Merlo
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Publication number: 20090093366Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D and other phenoxy auxin herbicides, but also to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention alone or “stacked” together with another herbicide resistance gene, preferably a glyphosate resistance gene, so as to provide broader and more robust weed control, increased treatment flexibility, and improved herbicide resistance management options. More specifically, preferred enzymes and genes for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD (aryloxyalkanoate dioxygenase) genes and proteins. No ?-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase enzyme has previously been reported to have the ability to degrade herbicides of different chemical classes and modes of action.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2005Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Terry R. Wright, Justin M. Lira, Donald J. Merlo, Nicole L. Arnold
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Publication number: 20090062121Abstract: An herbicidal composition containing (a) a pyridine or pyrimidine carboxylic acid component and (b) a second cereal or rice herbicide component provides synergistic control of selected weeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Norbert M. Satchivi, Paul R. Schmitzer, Carla N. Yerkes, Terry R. Wright
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Patent number: 6214769Abstract: A method is provided for controlling weeds resistant to acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibiting herbicides that includes applying to the locus where control is desired a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R1 is lower alkyl; R2 is CF3; and R3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, or its agriculturally useful salts.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Bruce Burdick, Terance James, Terry R. Wright, Bruce Kirksey