Patents by Inventor Vimla Vasil

Vimla Vasil 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).

  • Transformed wheat having improved breadmaking characteristics
    Patent number: 6252134
    Abstract: Transgenic plants with increased amounts of high molecular weight glutenin subunits (HMW-GS) have improved breadmaking capability. A specific example of wheat (cv Bob White) transformed to express HMW-GS 1Ax1 is provided. In addition, advantageous uses of the 1Ax1 promoter are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Indra K. Vasil, Vimla Vasil
  • Means for enhancing gene expression
    Patent number: 5955330
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel means for enhancing the expression of genes by the use of the first intron of the Zea mays Sh1 cDNA, functional sequences derived therefrom and/or sequences flanking the first Sh1 intron, placed between the transcription start site and the translation start site of the coding sequence for enhanced expression is sought. The DNA sequences provided herein can be used, for example, to increase protein expression in engineered plant cells or in transgenic plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies
    Inventors: Vimla Vasil, Maureen A. Clancy, Robert J. Ferl, Indra K. Vasil, L. Curtis Hannah
  • Method for the production of transgenic wheat plants
    Patent number: 5405765
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a novel method for producing transgenic wheat plants. The transgenic plants are produced by delivering appropriate DNA to a specific callus type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Indra K. Vasil, Vimla Vasil