Agrospheres, Inc.

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1.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING PESTICIDE RESISTANCE

      
Application Number US2024029784
Publication Number 2024/238848
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-16
Publication Date 2024-11-21
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides systems, compositions, and methods for restoring one or more pests' susceptibility to pesticides and delaying development of resistance to pesticides. Provided herewith are a composition comprising a minicell comprising (i) a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and/or (ii) a chemical or biological pesticide. Also, provided herewith is a method of managing pesticide resistance that can be developed in pests continuously or repeatedly exposed to pesticides.

2.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ENCAPSULATION AND SCALABLE DELIVERY OF AGROCHEMICALS

      
Application Number 18594957
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-04
First Publication Date 2024-08-01
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of agricultural compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
  • A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymes; Isolated proteins
  • C07K 14/32 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Bacillus (G)
  • C07K 14/335 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Lactobacillus (G)
  • C07K 14/34 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Corynebacterium (G)
  • C12N 1/08 - Reducing the nucleic acid content
  • C12N 9/52 - Proteinases derived from bacteria
  • C12N 9/54 - Proteinases derived from bacteria bacteria being Bacillus
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • A61K 39/108 - Escherichia; Klebsiella
  • B01F 101/04 - Mixing biocidal, pesticidal or herbicidal ingredients used in agriculture or horticulture, e.g. for spraying

3.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALS

      
Application Number 18396296
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-25
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymes; Isolated proteins
  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora

4.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALS

      
Application Number 18452223
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymes; Isolated proteins
  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora

5.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INSECTS

      
Application Number 18257982
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Frank, Joseph

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling insect pests with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides insecticidal compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance insect control in an environment-friendly, stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 31/16 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system with two or more oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached to the same aromatic ring system
  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 31/08 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system
  • A01N 53/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing cyclopropane carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof
  • A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

6.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FUNGI

      
Application Number 18257995
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Frank, Joseph

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling fungal pests with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides fungicidal compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance control of pathogenic fungi in an environment-friendly, stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 31/02 - Acyclic compounds
  • A01N 31/16 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system with two or more oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached to the same aromatic ring system

7.

AGRICULTURAL BIOPOLYMER COATING PLATFORM

      
Application Number 18248235
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-08
First Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio Madrigal
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides biodegradable, bioactive biopolymer nanocoating platforms, compositions thereof, and methods for making and producing the biopolymer nanocoating platforms. The present disclosure also provides various agricultural applications of the biodegradable, bioactive biopolymer nanocoating platforms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
  • A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
  • A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
  • A01N 31/16 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system with two or more oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached to the same aromatic ring system

8.

BIOHERBICIDES FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE PLANT SPECIES

      
Application Number 18037262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-16
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Carballo, Sergio Madrigal
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for suppressing growth of various plant species with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides agricultural compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance control of various plant species in a stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

Compositions and methods for the encapsulation and scalable delivery of agrochemicals

      
Application Number 18191663
Grant Number 11970518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-28
First Publication Date 2023-11-09
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of agricultural compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
  • A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymes; Isolated proteins
  • C07K 14/32 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Bacillus (G)
  • C07K 14/335 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Lactobacillus (G)
  • C07K 14/34 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Corynebacterium (G)
  • C12N 1/08 - Reducing the nucleic acid content
  • C12N 9/52 - Proteinases derived from bacteria
  • C12N 9/54 - Proteinases derived from bacteria bacteria being Bacillus
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • A61K 39/108 - Escherichia; Klebsiella
  • B01F 101/04 - Mixing biocidal, pesticidal or herbicidal ingredients used in agriculture or horticulture, e.g. for spraying

10.

BIOPROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE MASS PRODUCTION OF MINICELLS

      
Application Number 18332559
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-09
First Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Englaender, Jacob
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides controlled bioprocessing systems for enhanced minicell production with defined fermentation parameters and methods of said bioprocessing systems and methods for the production of minicells from said bioprocessing systems using a bioreactor or fermenter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters

11.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENZYME IMMOBILIZATION

      
Application Number 18194131
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-31
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions of immobilized enzymes on the surface of achromosomal and/or anucleate cells and uses thereof. In particular, the present disclosure provides genetically engineered minicells with enzymes self-assembled on their surface. The immobilized enzymes on the surface of achromosomal and/or anucleate minicells, has agricultural, industrial, and environmental applications due to their improved stability durability and, reusability. Also, provided are methods for producing and purifying enzyme-immobilized minicells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 11/16 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in a biological cell
  • C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from viruses
  • C07K 14/21 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Pseudomonadaceae (F)
  • C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from plants
  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 9/20 - Triglyceride splitting, e.g. by means of lipase
  • C12N 9/86 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5) acting on amide bonds in cyclic amides, e.g. penicillinase
  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora

12.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR FUNGAL INHIBITION USING MINICELL-BASED RNAi

      
Application Number 17926069
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-19
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Chen, Lisa
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr

Abstract

It is herewith provided a biocontrol composition comprising an intact minicell comprising a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and a method for controlling pests and pathogens with novel systems and compositions to deliver RNA molecules to a subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/60 - Isolated nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01P 3/00 - Fungicides

13.

AVAZ BIO

      
Serial Number 97856244
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-24
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Pesticides for agricultural use; fungicides for agricultural use Scientific research in the field of pesticides, fungicides, and crop protection for agricultural use; agricultural research

14.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED UPTAKE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION

      
Application Number 17788577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Frank, Joseph

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to a composition comprising a minicell and an active agent and to a bacterial minicell comprising an active agent. The compositions are suitable for improving animal health, increasing live stock production, or preventing animal-to-human transmission from both domestic animals and wildlife populations. Disclosed herein are methods of preparing a minicell encapsulating an active agent, delivering an active agent to a subject, and producing an animal feed and/or an animal vaccination for improving animal health and welfare.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INSECTS

      
Document Number 03202438
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
Open to Public Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Frank, Joseph

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling insect pests with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides insecticidal compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance insect control in an environment-friendly, stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 43/42 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • A01N 65/08 - Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
  • A01N 65/12 - Asteraceae or Compositae [Aster or Sunflower family], e.g. daisy, pyrethrum, artichoke, lettuce, sunflower, wormwood or tarragon

16.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INSECTS

      
Application Number US2021065010
Publication Number 2022/140639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-22
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling insect pests with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides insecticidal compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance insect control in an environment-friendly, stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 65/08 - Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
  • A01N 65/12 - Asteraceae or Compositae [Aster or Sunflower family], e.g. daisy, pyrethrum, artichoke, lettuce, sunflower, wormwood or tarragon
  • A01N 43/42 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings

17.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FUNGI

      
Document Number 03202447
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-22
Open to Public Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Frank, Joseph

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling fungal pests with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides fungicidal compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance control of pathogenic fungi in an environment-friendly, stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermen
  • A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
  • A01N 65/28 - Myrtaceae [Myrtle family], e.g. teatree or clove
  • A01N 65/34 - Rosaceae [Rose family], e.g. strawberry, hawthorn, plum, cherry, peach, apricot or almond

18.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FUNGI

      
Application Number US2021065009
Publication Number 2022/140638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-22
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Frank, Joseph

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for controlling fungal pests with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides fungicidal compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance control of pathogenic fungi in an environment-friendly, stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermen
  • A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
  • A01N 65/28 - Myrtaceae [Myrtle family], e.g. teatree or clove
  • A01N 65/34 - Rosaceae [Rose family], e.g. strawberry, hawthorn, plum, cherry, peach, apricot or almond

19.

BIOPROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE MASS PRODUCTION OF MINICELLS

      
Document Number 03199707
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-10
Open to Public Date 2022-06-16
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Englaender, Jacob
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides controlled bioprocessing systems for enhanced minicell production with defined fermentation parameters and methods of said bioprocessing systems and methods for the production of minicells from said bioprocessing systems using a bioreactor or fermenter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules

20.

BIOPROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE MASS PRODUCTION OF MINICELLS

      
Application Number US2021062964
Publication Number 2022/125996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-10
Publication Date 2022-06-16
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Englaender, Jacob
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides controlled bioprocessing systems for enhanced minicell production with defined fermentation parameters and methods of said bioprocessing systems and methods for the production of minicells from said bioprocessing systems using a bioreactor or fermenter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 1/04 - Preserving or maintaining viable microorganisms

21.

BIOHERBICIDES FOR CONTROLLING ONE OR MORE PLANT SPECIES

      
Application Number US2021059571
Publication Number 2022/108944
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-16
Publication Date 2022-05-27
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Carballo, Sergio Madrigal
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for suppressing growth of various plant species with bioactive agents. Also, the present disclosure provides agricultural compositions and methods of using the formulations containing minicells and bioactive agents for targeted delivery and controlled release to enhance control of various plant species in a stable and scalable manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
  • A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
  • A01N 31/08 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system

22.

AGRICULTURAL BIOPOLYMER COATING PLATFORM

      
Document Number 03193715
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-08
Open to Public Date 2022-04-14
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Carballo, Sergio Madrigal
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides biodegradable, bioactive biopolymer nanocoating platforms, compositions thereof, and methods for making and producing the biopolymer nanocoating platforms. The present disclosure also provides various agricultural applications of the biodegradable, bioactive biopolymer nanocoating platforms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
  • A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
  • B01J 13/10 - Complex coacervation, i.e. interaction of oppositely charged particles
  • B01J 13/22 - Coating

23.

AGRICULTURAL BIOPOLYMER COATING PLATFORM

      
Application Number US2021054259
Publication Number 2022/076877
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-08
Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Carballo, Sergio Madrigal
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure provides biodegradable, bioactive biopolymer nanocoating platforms, compositions thereof, and methods for making and producing the biopolymer nanocoating platforms. The present disclosure also provides various agricultural applications of the biodegradable, bioactive biopolymer nanocoating platforms.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
  • A01N 25/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
  • B01J 13/22 - Coating
  • B01J 13/10 - Complex coacervation, i.e. interaction of oppositely charged particles

24.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR FUNGAL INHIBITION USING MINICELL-BASED RNAI

      
Application Number US2021033208
Publication Number 2021/236799
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-19
Publication Date 2021-11-25
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza

Abstract

It is herewith provided a biocontrol composition comprising an intact minicell comprising a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and a method for controlling pests and pathogens with novel systems and compositions to deliver RNA molecules to a subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 9/16 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on ester bonds (3.1)
  • C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.); Proenzymes; Compositions thereof; Processes for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
  • C12N 9/14 - Hydrolases (3.)
  • A62D 3/02 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by biological methods, i.e. processes using enzymes or microorganisms

25.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR FUNGAL INHIBITION USING MINICELL-BASED RNAI

      
Document Number 03178920
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-19
Open to Public Date 2021-11-25
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Pourtaheri, Payam
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Chen, Lisa
  • Frank, Joseph
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr

Abstract

It is herewith provided a biocontrol composition comprising an intact minicell comprising a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and a method for controlling pests and pathogens with novel systems and compositions to deliver RNA molecules to a subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A62D 3/02 - Processes for making harmful chemical substances harmless, or less harmful, by effecting a chemical change in the substances by biological methods, i.e. processes using enzymes or microorganisms
  • C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.); Proenzymes; Compositions thereof; Processes for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
  • C12N 9/14 - Hydrolases (3.)
  • C12N 9/16 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on ester bonds (3.1)
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases

26.

AGROSPHERES

      
Application Number 1610973
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-06-23
Registration Date 2021-06-23
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Pesticides for agricultural use. Scientific research in the field of pesticides and crop protection for agricultural use; agricultural research.

27.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED UPTAKE OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION

      
Application Number US2020066706
Publication Number 2021/133846
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-22
Publication Date 2021-07-01
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to a composition comprising a minicell and an active agent and to a bacterial minicell comprising an active agent. The compositions are suitable for improving animal health, increasing live stock production, or preventing animal-to-human transmission from both domestic animals and wildlife populations. Disclosed herein are methods of preparing a minicell encapsulating an active agent, delivering an active agent to a subject, and producing an animal feed and/or an animal vaccination for improving animal health and welfare.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 215/227 - Oxygen atoms attached in position 2 or 4 only one oxygen atom which is attached in position 2
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
  • A01N 25/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests
  • G01N 33/543 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals

28.

AGROSPHERES

      
Application Number 213100100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-06-23
Registration Date 2023-04-12
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Pesticides for agricultural use (1) Scientific research in the field of pesticides and crop protection for agricultural use; agricultural research

29.

AGROSPHERES

      
Serial Number 90410724
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-24
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

Pesticides for agricultural use

30.

AGROSPHERES

      
Serial Number 90410727
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-12-24
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Scientific research in the field of pesticides and crop protection for agricultural use; agricultural research

31.

Compositions and methods for scalable production and delivery of biologicals

      
Application Number 16649857
Grant Number 11812743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-25
First Publication Date 2020-08-27
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymes; Isolated proteins

32.

Compositions and methods for enzyme immobilization

      
Application Number 16606595
Grant Number 11624061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-30
First Publication Date 2020-04-23
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions of immobilized enzymes on the surface of achromosomal and/or anucleate cells and uses thereof. In particular, the present disclosure provides genetically engineered minicells with enzymes self-assembled on their surface. The immobilized enzymes on the surface of achromosomal and/or anucleate minicells, has agricultural, industrial, and environmental applications due to their improved stability durability and, reusability. Also, provided are methods for producing and purifying enzyme-immobilized minicells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 11/16 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in a biological cell
  • C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from viruses
  • C07K 14/21 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Pseudomonadaceae (F)
  • C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from plants
  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 9/20 - Triglyceride splitting, e.g. by means of lipase
  • C12N 9/86 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on carbon to nitrogen bonds other than peptide bonds (3.5) acting on amide bonds in cyclic amides, e.g. penicillinase
  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli
  • C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
  • B82Y 5/00 - Nanobiotechnology or nanomedicine, e.g. protein engineering or drug delivery

33.

Compositions and methods for the encapsulation and scalable delivery of agrochemicals

      
Application Number 16606601
Grant Number 11649265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-30
First Publication Date 2020-04-16
Grant Date 2023-05-16
Owner AgroSpheres, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of agricultural compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
  • A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
  • C07K 14/195 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria
  • A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
  • C07K 14/32 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Bacillus (G)
  • C07K 14/335 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Lactobacillus (G)
  • C07K 14/34 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from bacteria from Corynebacterium (G)
  • C12N 1/08 - Reducing the nucleic acid content
  • C12N 9/54 - Proteinases derived from bacteria bacteria being Bacillus
  • A01N 63/50 - Isolated enzymes; Isolated proteins
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • C12N 9/52 - Proteinases derived from bacteria
  • A61K 39/108 - Escherichia; Klebsiella
  • B01F 101/04 - Mixing biocidal, pesticidal or herbicidal ingredients used in agriculture or horticulture, e.g. for spraying

34.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALS

      
Document Number 03073449
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-09-25
Open to Public Date 2019-03-28
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli

35.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SCALABLE PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICALS

      
Application Number US2018052690
Publication Number 2019/060903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-25
Publication Date 2019-03-28
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli

36.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ENCAPSULATION AND SCALABLE DELIVERY OF AGROCHEMICALS

      
Document Number 03056801
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-04-30
Open to Public Date 2018-11-01
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of agricultural compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 63/20 - Bacteria; Substances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
  • C05G 5/30 - Layered or coated, e.g. dust-preventing coatings
  • A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form
  • A01N 61/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing substances of unknown or undetermined composition, e.g. substances characterised only by the mode of action
  • C05G 3/00 - Mixtures of one or more fertilisers with additives not having a specifically fertilising activity
  • C05G 5/00 - Fertilisers characterised by their form
  • C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoa; Compositions thereof; Processes of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereof; Processes of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganism; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 1/21 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
  • C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell lines; Tissues; Cultivation or maintenance thereof; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression

37.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENZYME IMMOBILIZATION

      
Application Number US2018030328
Publication Number 2018/201160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-30
Publication Date 2018-11-01
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer Hamza
  • Davis, Zachery George
  • Frank, Joseph Thomas
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions of immobilized enzymes on the surface of achromosomal and/or anucleate cells and uses thereof. In particular, the present disclosure provides genetically engineered minicells with enzymes self-assembled on their surface. The immobilized enzymes on the surface of achromosomal and/or anucleate minicells, has agricultural, industrial, and environmental applications due to their improved stability durability and, reusability. Also, provided are methods for producing and purifying enzyme-immobilized minicells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additives; Targeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • C12N 11/16 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in a biological cell
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA

38.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ENCAPSULATION AND SCALABLE DELIVERY OF AGROCHEMICALS

      
Application Number US2018030329
Publication Number 2018/201161
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-30
Publication Date 2018-11-01
Owner AGROSPHERES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Shakeel, Ameer, Hamza
  • Zomorodi, Sepehr
  • Frank, Joseph, Thomas
  • Davis, Zachery, George
  • Pourtaheri, Payam

Abstract

The present disclosure is generally directed to an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and delivery of agricultural compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of agricultural compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of agricultural compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 1/20 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor
  • C12N 1/21 - Bacteria; Culture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
  • C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts