Patents by Inventor Douglas K. Miller

Douglas K. Miller 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).

  • Alfalfa plants having improved fast recovery after harvest and methods for producing same
    Patent number: 9439385
    Abstract: The invention provides alfalfa plants having improved standability and/or fast recovery after spring green-up or after harvest and methods for producing such plants. Such alfalfa plants provide increased annual yield of high quality forage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Cal West Seeds LLC
    Inventors: David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Douglas K. Miller, Jonathan M. Reich
  • Alfalfa plants having improved standability and methods for producing same
    Patent number: 7288698
    Abstract: The invention provides alfalfa plants having improved standability and/or fast recovery after spring green-up or after harvest and methods for producing such plants. Such alfalfa plants provide increased annual yield of high quality forage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Cal/West Seeds
    Inventors: David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Douglas K. Miller, Jonathan M. Reich
  • Alfalfa plants having improved fast recovery after harvest and methods for producing same
    Patent number: 7288697
    Abstract: The invention provides alfalfa plants having improved standability and/or fast recovery after spring green-up or after harvest and methods for producing such plants. Such alfalfa plants provide increased annual yield of high quality forage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Cal/West Seeds
    Inventors: David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Douglas K. Miller, Jonathan M. Reich
  • Alfalfa plants with detectable tannin levels and methods for producing same
    Publication number: 20040103458
    Abstract: The invention provides alfalfa plants with detectable levels of tannins, especially condensed tannins, and methods of making alfalfa plants with detectable levels of tannins. Plants and plant parts of the invention are useful as forage for ruminants as they reduce the risk of bloat and reduce or eliminate the need for protein supplementation in ruminant diets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Lauren D. Johnson, David W. Johnson, Jay M. Sandman, Douglas K. Miller, Jonathan M. Reich
  • Alfalfa plants having improved standability and/or fast recovery after harvest and methods for producing same
    Publication number: 20040093648
    Abstract: The invention provides alfalfa plants having improved standability and/or fast recovery after spring green-up or after harvest and methods for producing such plants. Such alfalfa plants provide increased annual yield of high quality forage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: David W. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, Douglas K. Miller, Jonathan M. Reich
  • 5-lipoxygenase activating protein
    Patent number: 5182367
    Abstract: An 18kD protein (FLAP) has been isolated from rat and human cells which is necessary for production of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid in mammalian cells containing 5-lipoxygenase. The gene (cDNA) encoding for FLAP has also been produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Gillard, Jacques-Yves Gauthier, Jillian F. Evans, Rejean Fortin, Yvan Guinon, Richard A. F. Dixon, Douglas K. Miller
  • 6-hydroxy-2(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran derivatives to inhibit leukotriene biosynthesis
    Patent number: 4714711
    Abstract: 6-Hydroxy-2-(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)benzofuran derivatives and related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, they are useful therapuetic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas K. Miller, Henry Joshua
  • Medicarpin derivatives and analogs
    Patent number: 4704400
    Abstract: Medicarpin derivatives and related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, they are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas K. Miller, Henry Joshua, Sharon J. Sadowski