Patents by Inventor Thomas P. Roberts

Thomas P. Roberts 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).

  • Chimeric insecticidal proteins toxic or inhibitory to lepidopteran pests
    Patent number: 11987603
    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: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    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
  • Splicing module test set
    Patent number: 4496801
    Abstract: A splicing module test set for determining correct connections of new subscriber line connections to existing subscriber lines in a telephone system, including those systems with special service telephone lines. The test set provides an indication to a craftsperson that a proper and correct connection has been made to the new subscriber line without interrupting existing subscriber service, said lack of interruption being particularly important for special telephone lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Western Progress, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Roberts, Albert R. Howard, James B. Hutchison