Patents Assigned to The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture
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Publication number: 20130253683Abstract: A three-dimensional engineered shaped fiber configuration is formed using determined structural requirements for a three-dimensional engineered shaped fiber configuration and ascertained properties of an engineered molded fiber fiberboard material. A first cut on a top surface and a second cut on a bottom surface of the fiberboard material are calculated. These calculations are based, at least in part, on the structural requirements properties of the fiberboard material. The first cut and the second cut each have a depth, a width, and a position. The first cut and the second cut have a spacing between them such that the flat piece of fiberboard material can be folded at a point located in the spacing between the first cut and second cut to position a first portion of the fiberboard material at a particular angle with respect to a second portion of the fiberboard material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicants: United States of America, as Represented by the Department of Agriculture, The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body CorporateInventors: Julee Ann Herdt, Kellen Scott Schauermann, John F. Hunt
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Patent number: 7604953Abstract: A process of detection of the causative agent of Johne's disease (Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis) (MAP) by detecting shedding of surface protein of MAP. A preferred way is use of surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy. The system of detecting MAP shedding of protein provides early detection and diagnosis, and therefore allows early treatment for Johne's disease in ruminant animals.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture/Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (USDA/CSREES)Inventors: Marc D. Porter, Betsy Jean Yakes, Robert J. Lipert, John P. Bannantine
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Patent number: 7572610Abstract: A method of making a compound having the structural formula: wherein at least two of R1, R2, and R3 are non-fatty acid carboxylates, and the other of R1, R2, and R3 are each either a C2-C24 fatty acid moiety, OH, or a non-fatty acid carboxylate, wherein the first and second non-fatty acid carboxylates, when present, are the same or different, comprising (a) partially deacylating a triacylglycerol so as to provide a mono- or diacylglycerol, (b) reacting in a reaction mixture an acyl ester of the phytochemical with said mono- or diacylglycerol in the presence of a esterase catalyst under conditions that permit transesterification of said ester with said mono- or diacylglycerol, and (c) recovering said compound from said reaction mixture.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignees: Biotechnology Research & Development Corporation, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Joseph A. Laszlo, David L. Compton, Louis J. DeFilippi, Steven Grall
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Patent number: 7351416Abstract: Acapsular hyaE deletion mutants of P. multocida can be administered to mammals, particularly ungulates, or birds to provide protective immunity against wild-type P. multocida, e.g., to prevent or reduce the severity of hemorrhagic septicemia or pneumonia in mammals, particularly livestock, ungulates, and companion animals, or fowl cholera in birds, particularly poultry.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2004Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Robert E. Briggs, Fred M. Tatum
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Patent number: 6951726Abstract: A rapid and sensitive PCR-based assay is provided to facilitate early detection of Edwardsiella ictaluri in channel catfish. This bacteria is the causative agent in the disease, Enteric septicemia of catfish (ESC). Also provided is a method of selecting breeding stock for use in selective breeding programs to improve disease resistance in channel catfish. Also provided is a method of determining the efficacy of vaccines produced against ESC.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignees: Mississippi State University, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Anita L. Bilodeau, William R. Wolters, Geoffrey C. Waldbieser, David J. Wise
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Patent number: 6939950Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding a bovine tumor necrosis factor receptor-I (TNF-RI). Also within the invention is a soluble bovine TNF-RI, which is a potent inhibitor of bovine tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?). The invention demonstrates that soluble bovine TNF-RI has therapeutic value as an inhibitor of TNF in cattle suffering from coliform mastitis or other inflammatory disease.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Michael J. Taylor, Marcus E. Kehrli, Jr., Eun-Kyung Lee, Simon Mwangi
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Patent number: 6707384Abstract: A system for automated monitoring of pest insects in stored products to help identify insect species and improve reliability across adverse external conditions, including environmental, biological and aging. The system includes sensor units having a microcontroller which collects, analyzes, and stores data from a signal pulse created by an insect falling through the sensor unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Dennis Shuman, R. David Crompton
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Patent number: 6691563Abstract: A universal calibration method and apparatus for nondestructive real time determination of moisture content in particulate or granular materials by radio-frequency sensors is described which is bulk-density and material-independent and remains valid across instruments of different designs.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Samir Trabelsi, Stuart O. Nelson, Andrzej W. Kraszewski
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Patent number: 6599523Abstract: The invention provides wound dressings and methods of their use, especially for the treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds. The wound dressings are composed of a support matrix, such as cotton cellulose, and an active agent associated with the support matrix. The active agent may be a protease inhibitor or a protease sequestrant, in particular an inhibitor or sequestrant of a neutrophil-derived cationic protease such as elastase.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignees: Virginia Commonwealth University, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Kelman I. Cohen, Robert F. Diegelmann, Dorne Yager, Judson Vincent Edwards
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Patent number: 6406907Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid sequences encoding a bovine tumor necrosis factor receptor-I (TNF-RI). Also within the invention is a soluble bovine TNF-RI, which is a potent inhibitor of bovine tumor necrosis factor-&agr; (TNF-&agr;). The invention demonstrates that soluble bovine TNF-RI has therapeutic value as an inhibitor of TNF in cattle suffering from coliform mastitis or other inflammatory disease.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Michael J. Taylor, Marcus E. Kehrli, Jr., Eun-Kyung Lee
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Patent number: 6391348Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing cholesterol in animals and food products derived from such animals. The method includes feeding to the animals a low phytate food source so that the phytate phosphorus intake of the animal is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Heather L. Stilborn, Roger C. Crum, David W. Rice, Court A. Saunders, Mark A. Hinds, David S. Ertl, Larry R. Beach, William Edward Huff, Roger A. Kleese
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Patent number: 6379726Abstract: An edible, water-resistant composition that can be formed into shaped articles including film comprises a water-resistant solid composition of casein. The casein composition may be directly precipitated from a solution under high pressure treatment with carbon dioxide. The composition does not have to be crosslinked, but takes advantage of the natural water-insolubility of the protein backbone of the casein. The casein composition may be combined with edible or inert flexibilizers to improve film properties, and the film may be used to protect food products or food compositions, yet provide moisture protection. The film of casein material may exhibit water-insolubility in deionized water at 20° C. of less than 25% by weight after two hours of immersion of the film in the deionized water, with or without mild agitation.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventor: Peggy M. Tomasula
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Patent number: 6363844Abstract: A device for the placement of bale ties, to effect repair of cotton bales which have been damaged as a result of bale tie failures. The device, which allows placement of multiple ties without individual bale movement, includes a base frame structure, an upper platen transversely locatable upon said base frame structure for paired contraposition with a lower platen, and a lower platen base attached to said base frame structure containing a plurality of lower platens mounted thereon that are able to reversibly recede therein when not needed for application of a localized compressive force. The platens are mounted on the structure for relative intraplanar movement toward and away from one another with the compression surfaces disposed in substantial parallelism. The platens are positioned for compressing a damaged cotton bale therebetween as the upper platen moves, by means of a reciprocating drive mechanism, toward its aligned opposite.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventor: William S. Anthony
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Patent number: 6355859Abstract: The present invention relates interactions between genotype and diet that are useful in the dietary control of intestinal disease. Compositions are related that are useful to differentiate, with a high level of sensitivity and specificity, swine that are genetically resistant to a reduced rate of weight gain when fed diets containing high levels of SBM. The reduced rate of gain can be prevented by reducing the levels of SBM in nursery diets and replacing a majority of the soy bean meal with animal-based protein sources, fish meal, plasma or milk. Genetically resistant swine fed either the diet low in SBM, or a diet high in SBM, and susceptible swine fed a diet low in SBM, were not colonized by F18+E. coli and gained weight at an acceptable rate.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1998Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignees: Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Brad Bosworth, Julia Ridpath, Barry Wiseman
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Patent number: 6239078Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new matter of composition in the form of chemical compounds and to a method for enhancing plant growth and the properties exhibited by plants treated with the compounds in accordance with this method. In particular, application of the compounds results in an increase in sugar content, essential oils and proteins along with an increase in total plant biomass. Fruits harvested from treated plants exhibit an accelerated biochemical and structural maturity. Citrus fruits typically show a reduced peel thickness and exhibit significant improvements in vitamin C, carotenoid, and essential oil contents. The methods of the present invention produce balanced improvements in the structural, biochemical, and sensory quality of Citrus fruits.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2000Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignees: Tropicana Products, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Henry Yokoyama, James H. Keithly, Harold W. Gausman
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Patent number: 6207881Abstract: Recombinant materials for the production of tomato ACC synthase are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Athanasios Theologis, Takahido Sato
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Patent number: 6140118Abstract: Disclosed herein are cultures of undifferentiated avian primordial germ cells/blastodermal cells. The cultures are capable of maintaining their undifferentiated characteristic and also their capability of expressing the EMA-1 epitope for extended periods when cultured in the presence of an isolate from avian navel (e.g. turkey navel extract). Methods of culturing such cultures using avian navel extracts, and culture media containing avian navel extract are also disclosed. Recombinant birds derived from these cultures are also disclosed. These cultures can be frozen for long-term preservation of germ line genomes.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Herng Tsai, Henry D. Hunt, Larry D. Bacon, Bernard C. Wentworth, Alice L. Wentworth
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Patent number: 6029522Abstract: Ultrasonic techniques are applied to the measurement of wooden members to identify localized anomalies internal to the wooden members substantially smaller than the full width of the ultrasonic beam. Multiple spatially displaced measurements allow generation of comprehensive maps of the wooden members to aid in computer cutting and grading of the wooden members.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignees: Perceptron, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Mark E. Schafer, Robert J. Ross
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Patent number: PP17404Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Junebearing (short day) strawberry plant ‘MNUS 138’ combining the characteristics of early season ripening, high yield, excellent survival in cold temperatures, resistance to powdery mildew and red steel root rot and moderate resistance to fungal leaf spot and leaf scorch. ‘MNUS 138’ yields strawberries characterized by moderately firm flesh, a glossy appearance, moderately tough skin, and a pleasing taste with suitable use in pick-your-own production and home gardens.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignees: Regents of the University of Minnesota, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: James J. Luby, David K. Wildung, Nada Galletta, John L. Maas, John M. Enns, Gene J. Galletta
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Patent number: RE38028Abstract: Tools for genetically engineering Pasteurellaceae are provided. Replication-conditional plasmids which are useful for the Pasteurellaceae have been isolated and characterized. The plasmids can be utilized for delivery of DNA segments into the Pasteurellaceae in situations where control of extra-chromosomal replication desired, such as in achieving allelic exchange or site-directed mutagenesis. A restriction endonuclease, HsoI, was isolated from a bovine lung isolate of Haemophilus somnus. The enzyme was found to be a true isoschizomer of HinPI, a commercially available enzyme originally isolated from Haemophilus influenzae PI. Commercially available HhaI methyl transferase was found to protect against cleavage by both enzymes. Methylation of foreign plasmid DNA was found to enhance transformation of Haemophilus somnus in excess of four orders of magnitude.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignees: Biotechnology Research and Development Corporation, The United States of America as represented by the Department of AgricultureInventors: Robert E. Briggs, Fred M. Tatum