Patents by Inventor Billy Davidson

Billy Davidson 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).

  • Apparatus and method for removal of seed pericarp
    Patent number: 7141260
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing pericarp from a seed, such as a corn kernel. The method includes sonicating the kernel to loosen the pericarp and then separation of the pericarp. One example of separation is by frictional milling. An additional optional aspect of the invention is isolation of the pericarp from the remainder of the seed and/or further cleaning or purification of the pericarp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Jason M. Cope, Wade Yang, Billy Davidson
  • Apparatus and method for removal of seed pericarp
    Publication number: 20040043117
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing pericarp from a seed, such as a corn kernel. The method includes sonicating the kernel to loosen the pericarp and then separation of the pericarp. One example of separation is by frictional milling. An additional optional aspect of the invention is isolation of the pericarp from the remainder of the seed and/or further cleaning or purification of the pericarp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Jason Cope, Wade Yang, Billy Davidson