Patents by Inventor Whitney R. Adams, Jr.

Whitney R. Adams, Jr. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230099076
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Patent number: 11477954
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Patent number: 11473094
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams
  • Patent number: 11212972
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda A. Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
  • Publication number: 20210332375
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams
  • Patent number: 11091767
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells, such as corn plant immature embryo for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells, such as corn plant immature embryo with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells, such as corn plant immature embryo for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells, such as corn plant immature embryo in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20210219508
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Patent number: 10918032
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20200053970
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda A. Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
  • Publication number: 20200010838
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams
  • Patent number: 10433503
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda A. Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
  • Patent number: 10407685
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams
  • Publication number: 20190082630
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Patent number: 10091957
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20170238489
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda A. Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
  • Patent number: 9648814
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda A. Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
  • Publication number: 20150082497
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Brenda A. Lowe
  • Publication number: 20150007370
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brenda A. Lowe, Michael Spencer, Michael T. Mann
  • Patent number: 8815596
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, Jr., Brandon Davis, Lubomyr Kucher, Brian Martinell, Jyoti Rout, Brenda Lowe
  • Publication number: 20120156784
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Whitney R. Adams, JR., Brian J. Martinell, Jyoti R. Rout, Edward J. Williams