Colin Roger Bird

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Plant Genetic Engineering. Top assignees: Zeneca Limited, Imperial Chemical Industries Limited. Active years: 1993-2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Colin Roger Bird. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/colin-roger-bird

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 238(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Berkshire, GB (1993 - 1998)
Bracknell, GB (1995 - 2001)

Company Filing History:

Imperial Chemical Industries Limited

patents

Years Active: 1993-2001

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Areas of Expertise:

Ripening-related DNA

Phytoene Synthase

Gene Expression

Pectin Esterase

Ethylene Biosynthesis

Transgenic Plants

Carotenoid Production

DNA Constructs

Modified Fruit

Tomato Cells

Plant Processes

Transformed Cells

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6262346 - Ripening-related DNAs from banana (2001-07-17),

2. 6239331 - Enhancement of tomato phytoene synthase gene expression with a modified DNA (2001-05-29),

3. 6013861 - Plants and processes for obtaining them (2000-01-11),

4. 5942657 - Co-ordinated inhibition of plant gene expression (1999-08-24),

5. 5910632 - DNA encoding a pectin esterase, cells and plants derived therefrom (1999-06-08),

6. 5886164 - DNA encoding enzymes related to ethylene biosynthesis and ripening from (1999-03-23),

7. 5859344 - Modified fruit containing galactanase transgene (1999-01-12),

8. 5750865 - Process for modifying the production of carotenoids in plants, and DNA, (1998-05-12),

9. 5744364 - PTOM36 constructs and tomato cells transformed therewith (1998-04-28),

10. 5659121 - DNA, DNA constructs, cells and plants derived therefrom (1997-08-19),

11. 5569829 - Transformed tomato plants (1996-10-29),

12. 5484906 - DNA clone encoding an ethylene-forming enzyme, constructs, plant cells (1996-01-16),

13. 5449764 - Isolated DNA derived from peach which codes for an ethylene-forming (1995-09-12),

14. 5442052 - Expression of genes in transgenic plants (1995-08-15),

15. 5304490 - DNA constructs containing fruit-ripening genes (1994-04-19),

Title: Colin Roger Bird: Innovator in Plant Biotechnology

Introduction

Colin Roger Bird is a prominent inventor based in Bracknell, GB, known for his significant contributions to plant biotechnology. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Bird has focused on enhancing fruit ripening characteristics and gene expression in plants.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for modifying ethylene biosynthesis in plants, particularly bananas. This method involves inserting specific DNA sequences into the plant's genome to alter the activity of enzymes responsible for ethylene production. Another notable patent involves enhancing the expression of the tomato phytoene synthase gene, which aims to increase the production of a specific protein while minimizing co-suppression effects.

Career Highlights

Colin Bird has worked with notable companies such as Zeneca Limited and Imperial Chemical Industries Limited. His work in these organizations has contributed to advancements in agricultural biotechnology and plant genetics.

Collaborations

Bird has collaborated with esteemed colleagues in the field, including Wolfgang Walter Schuch and Donald Grierson. These partnerships have furthered research and innovation in plant biotechnology.

Conclusion

Colin Roger Bird's innovative work in plant biotechnology has made a lasting impact on the field, particularly in the areas of fruit ripening and gene expression. His contributions continue to influence agricultural practices and research.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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