Patents by Inventor Thomas Cerruti

Thomas Cerruti 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
  • Publication number: 20220306703
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • Publication number: 20220281927
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11286284
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara Salvador, Jinling Hung Wang
  • Patent number: 11267849
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • 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: 20200277340
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: James A. BAUM, Thomas A. CERRUTI, Crystal L. DART, Leigh H. ENGLISH, Stanislaw FLASINSKI, Xiaoran FU, Victor M. GUZOV, Arlene R. HOWE, Jay P. MORGENSTERN, James K. ROBERTS, Sara A. SALVADOR, Jinling WANG
  • Patent number: 10669317
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • Patent number: 10611806
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • Publication number: 20200040044
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. BAUM, Thomas A. CERRUTI, Crystal L. DART, Leigh H. ENGLISH, Stanislaw FLASINSKI, Xiaoran FU, Victor M. GUZOV, Arlene R. HOWE, Jay P. MORGENSTERN, James K. ROBERTS, Sara SALVADOR, Jinling Hung WANG
  • 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: 10494408
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • Patent number: 10494409
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • Patent number: 10487123
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Stanislaw Flasinski, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang
  • 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
  • Patent number: 10233217
    Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed that encode novel chimeric insecticidal proteins exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing the recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more of the chimeric insecticidal proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: James A. Baum, Sara A. Salvador, Jinling Wang, Stanislaw Flasinski, Thomas A. Cerruti, Crystal L. Dart, Leigh H. English, Xiaoran Fu, Victor M. Guzov, Arlene R. Howe, Jay P. Morgenstern, James K. Roberts