Patents by Inventor Timothy B. Johnson

Timothy B. Johnson 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).

  • Compositions and methods for modulating plant parasitic nematodes
    Patent number: 10390534
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and Methods for Modulating Plant Parasitic Nematodes
    Publication number: 20170086466
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and methods for modulating plant parasitic nematodes
    Patent number: 9526252
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING PLANT PARASITIC NEMATODES
    Publication number: 20150118192
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and methods for modulating plant parasitic nematodes
    Patent number: 8951585
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Compositions and Methods for Modulating Plant Parasitic Nematodes
    Publication number: 20140056853
    Abstract: Provided is a method for modulating soybean cyst nematode infestation of a plant comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a composition comprising a Chromobacterium, Burkholderia, and/or Flavobacterium strain to modulate the soybean cyst nematode infestation. The composition may be applied directly to the seed or in a substrate for growing the plant, such as in the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Marrone, Timothy B. Johnson, Hai Su, Lijuan Xing, Phyllis Himmel
  • Bacillus thuringiensis protein toxic to coleopteran insects
    Patent number: 5382429
    Abstract: A purified and isolated cryIII-type gene was obtained from a novel B.t. strain. The gene has a nucleotide base sequence coding for the amino acid sequence illustrated in FIG. 1 . The 74.4 kDa protein produced by this gene is an irregularly shaped crystal that is toxic to coleopteran insects, including Colorado potato beetle and insects of the genus Diabrotica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Ecogen Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Donovan, Mark J. Rupar, Annette C. Slaney, Timothy B. Johnson
  • Bacillus thuringiensis cryIIIC gene encoding toxic to coleopteran insects
    Patent number: 5187091
    Abstract: A purified and isolated cryIII-type gene was obtained from a novel B.t. strain. The gene has a nucleotide base sequence coding for the amino acid sequence illustrated in FIG. 1. The 74.4 kDa protein produced by this gene is an irregularly shaped crystal that is toxic to coleopteran insects, including Colorado potato beetle and insects of the genus Diabrotica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Ecogen Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Donovan, Mark J. Rupar, Annette C. Slaney, Timothy B. Johnson
  • Illuminated fishing net
    Patent number: 4800667
    Abstract: An illuminated fish net is comprised of a central, substantial body structure which receives and provides operative inter-engagement between a loop for receiving a net and a handle as well as interiorally disposed illuminating means including a light, batteries and a switch that is actuatable from the end of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Inventor: Timothy B. Johnson