Patents by Inventor David A. Francko

David A. Francko 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).

  • Plant cryoprotectant compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 8580708
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cryoprotection of plants. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide a means for protecting plants from frost or freeze damage or death due to sudden exposure to low temperature conditions. The present disclosure further relates to methods for providing cryoprotection to plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama
    Inventors: David Francko, Kenneth G. Wilson, Qingshun Quinn Li, Maria Alejandra Equiza
  • PLANT CRYOPROTECTANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20100255991
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cryoprotection of plants. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide a means for protecting plants from frost or freeze damage or death due to sudden exposure to low temperature conditions. The present disclosure further relates to methods for providing cryoprotection to plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: David A. Francko, Kenneth G. Wilson, Quinn Li, Maria Alejandra Equiza
  • Devices, kits, and methods for providing protection to plants
    Patent number: 7669364
    Abstract: Plant protection devices, kits, and methods of protecting plants during adverse conditions are provided. The plant protection devices can have a enclosure and/or a precipitation member assembly. The plant protection devices can provide wind protection, mulch retention, and precipitation deflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Miami University
    Inventors: David A. Francko, Kenneth G. Wilson, Barry D. Landrum
  • Devices, kits, and methods for providing protection to plants
    Publication number: 20060150475
    Abstract: Plant protection devices, kits, and methods of protecting plants during adverse conditions are provided. The plant protection devices can have a enclosure and/or a precipitation member assembly. The plant protection devices can provide wind protection, mulch retention, and precipitation deflection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: David Francko, Kenneth Wilson, Barry Landrum