Patents by Inventor Arnold Legard

Arnold Legard 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).

  • Brassica transformation via microprojectile bombardment
    Patent number: 6297056
    Abstract: The invention relates to the genetic manipulation of plants, particularly plants of the genus Brassica. Methods are provided for producing transgenic Brassica plants involving the introduction of a DNA construct by microprojectile bombardment. The methods find use in the development of improved agricultural varieties of Brassica plants through the incorporation of new agronomic traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Lomas Tulsieram, Laurie A. Burnett, MaryAnne Arnoldo, Mai N. Le, Michael S. Bower, Katherine A. Nazarian, Christine L. Ide, Arnold Legard