Patents by Inventor Byron Froman

Byron Froman 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).

  • Nucleic acid sequences encoding proteins involved in fatty acid beta-oxidation and methods of use
    Patent number: 6489461
    Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences involved in fatty acid beta-oxidation and to methods of producing such polypeptides using recombinannt techniques. In addition, methods are provided for using such sequences to alter lipid levels in plants by altering fatty acid beat-oxidation in host plant cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Calgene LLC
    Inventors: Katayoon Dehesh, Byron Froman