Patents by Inventor Randy L. Hamilton

Randy L. Hamilton 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 transformation and selection
    Patent number: 7960614
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a genotype-independent method for transforming and selecting plant explants. The transformation method includes pre-culturing the explants in the presence of an Agrobacterium inducer and exposing the transformed explants to a shoot regeneration media that accelerates shoot development. Plants generated from this transformation method are provided. In particular, methods for obtaining transgenic Eucalyptus and pine cells and regenerating stably transformed Eucalyptus and pine trees are provided. The invention also provides media, methods, and plasmids for selecting and regenerating plants, particularly forest trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Arborgen, LLC
    Inventors: Shujun Chang, Robert D. Thomas, Levis W. Handley, Marie B. Connett, Randy L. Hamilton
  • Combined electric heat pad and controller for toilet seats
    Patent number: D530410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Randy L. Hamilton, Sr.