Patents by Inventor Gretchen Jane King

Gretchen Jane King 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).

  • Process for genetic mapping for plant identification and breeding purposes
    Patent number: 6207367
    Abstract: The invention is in a process of genetic mapping for plant identification and breeding purposes. The process utilitzes restriction fragment technology and detection of polymorphisms to build up a genomic “fingerprint” for a variety or isolate. The “fingerprint” is then compared to “fingerprints” of other varieties or isolates to determine both the degree of relatedness and homozygosity for identification and breeding purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy George Helentjaris, Gretchen Jane King