Patents by Inventor Edward D. McGruder

Edward D. McGruder 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).

  • Method of treating birds
    Patent number: 5698193
    Abstract: A method of combatting microbial infections, including Escherichia coli and Salmonella infections, in immature birds by in ovo administration of an immune lymphokine (ILK) containing preparation in an amount effective to combat microbial infections in immature birds. A method of combatting microbial infections in immature birds by upregulating the production of endogenous Interleukin-8 (IL-8) in the bird. A method of combatting microbial infections in immature birds by in ovo administration of immune lymphokine (ILK).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Michael H. Kogut, John R. DeLoach, Billy M. Hargis, Edward D. McGruder