Patents by Inventor Thais Barros Rodrigues

Thais Barros Rodrigues 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).

  • Control of insect infestation
    Patent number: 11932853
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a proteasome beta 5 (PSMB5) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • RNA-BASED CONTROL OF LEPIDOPTERAN PESTS
    Publication number: 20230345947
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of controlling pests that involves administering RNA interfering agents. Particularly exemplified is the control of Lepidopteran species such as diamondback moths and fall armyworms. Also disclosed is the use of double-stranded RNA molecules to target certain genes in Lepidopteran species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth E. NARVA, Krishnakumar SRIDHARAN, Upendra Kumar DEVISETTY, Thais BARROS RODRIGUES, Cris OPPERT, Suresh DESAI, Sambit Kumar MISHRA, Evelien VAN EKERT
  • CONTROL OF INSECT INFESTATION
    Publication number: 20220061335
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a vATPase-E, PTSA2, or SAR1 gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting vATPase-E, PTSA2, or SAR1, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting vATPase-E, PTSA2, or SAR1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh D. Desai
  • Gene silencing kills emerald ash borer, an exotic, invasive tree-killing insect
    Patent number: 11230714
    Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter generally relates to RNAi-based methods and compositions for pest control of the highly invasive Emerald Ash Borer. The disclosed matter also relates to a composition which includes dsRNA directed towards target genes and a method of administering said composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Lynne Rieske-Kinney, Thais Barros Rodrigues
  • CONTROL OF COLEOPTERAN INSECTS
    Publication number: 20220000123
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting an Inhibitor of Apoptosis (IAP) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting IAP, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting IAP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh D. Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • CONTROL OF INSECT INFESTATION
    Publication number: 20210403911
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a proteasome beta 5 (PSMB5) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh D. Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • CONTROL OF INSECT INFESTATION
    Publication number: 20210395738
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a proteasome beta 5 (PSMB5) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh D. Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • Control of insects
    Patent number: 11185079
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting an Inhibitor of Apoptosis (IAP) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting IAP, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting IAP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh D. Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • Control of insect infestation
    Patent number: 11142768
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a proteasome beta 5 (PSMB5) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • GENE SILENCING KILLS EMERALD ASH BORER, AN EXOTIC, INVASIVE TREE-KILLING INSECT
    Publication number: 20200299695
    Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter generally relates to RNAi-based methods and compositions for pest control of the highly invasive Emerald Ash Borer. The disclosed matter also relates to a composition which includes dsRNA directed towards target genes and a method of administering said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Lynne Rieske-Kinney, Thais Barros Rodrigues
  • CONTROL OF INSECT INFESTATION
    Publication number: 20200149044
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting a proteasome beta 5 (PSMB5) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting PSMB5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan
  • CONTROL OF COLEOPTERAN INSECTS
    Publication number: 20200093138
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using RNAi molecules targeting an Inhibitor of Apoptosis (IAP) gene for controlling Coleopteran insects, methods for producing RNAi molecules targeting IAP, and compositions comprising RNAi molecules targeting IAP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Thais Barros Rodrigues, Suresh Desai, Krishnakumar Sridharan