Patents by Inventor Virgina Ursin

Virgina Ursin 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).

  • Expression of fatty acid desaturases in corn
    Patent number: 11034983
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to the expression of desaturase enzymes in transgenic corn plants and compositions derived therefrom. In particular, the invention relates to the production of oils with improved omega-3 fatty acid profiles in corn plants and the seed oils produced thereby. Such oils may contain stearidonic acid, which is not naturally found in corn plants and has been shown to have beneficial effects on health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Virgina Ursin, Byron Froman, A. J. Nava, Jennifer Simmons