Patents by Inventor Thom True

Thom True 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).

  • Nucleic acid encoding a chitinase and methods of using it to make fungal resistant plants
    Patent number: 7145060
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nucleic acid encoding a chitinase and methods for it to enhance resistance of plants to fungal infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Verdia, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathias L. Muller, Thom True, Carl R. Simmons, Nasser Yalpani
  • Isolated nucleic acids encoding proteins with chitinase activity and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7087810
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated nucleic acids encoding polypeptides with chitinase activity and methods for using the nucleic acids to enhance resistance of plants to fungal and nematode infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventors: Mathis L. Muller, Thom True, Carl R. Simmons, Nasser Yalpani
  • Novel compositions with chitinase activity
    Publication number: 20050050595
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions with chitinase activity and methods for using such compositions to enhance resistance of plants to fungal and nematode infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Mathis Muller, Thom True, Carl Simmons, Nasser Yalpani
  • Novel compositions with chitinase activity
    Publication number: 20040250309
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions with chitinase activity and methods for using such compositions to enhance resistance of plants to fungal infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Verdia, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathias L. Muller, Thom True, Carl R. Simmons, Nasser Yalpani