Patents by Inventor Laurie Thomas

Laurie Thomas 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).

  • Reduction of endogenous seed protein levels in plants
    Patent number: 5850024
    Abstract: A plant seed and method of producing the same, genetically modified to express a preselected protein, the expression of which reduces the level of an endogenous protein in the seed. In particular, expression of a sulfur-rich, seed storage protein reduces the level of protease inhibitors in seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Beach, Bruce Orman, Jeff Townsend, Laurie Thomas
  • Method of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of cultured soybean cells
    Patent number: 5563055
    Abstract: A method for producing transgenic soybean plants is disclosed. The method employs conditions necessary for genotype-independent, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of soybean explants and utilization of specialized medium to cause root induction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Townsend, Laurie A. Thomas
  • Adjustable bench-step
    Patent number: 5050861
    Abstract: An adjustable bench-step for use in exercising, having an upper platform that is easily and securely insertable into a base, with the upper platform further being both adjustable vertically and approachable from any horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Inventors: Laurie Thomas, Robert W. Nicholas