Patents by Inventor Elisabetta Giuffra

Elisabetta Giuffra 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).

  • Methods
    Patent number: 7371521
    Abstract: Methods for determining the KIT genotype of pigs are provided. These methods are useful in determining coat colour genotype, breed determination and for screening pigs to determine those likely to produce larger litters, and/or those less likely to produce large litters. Kits for use in such methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Pig Improvement Company UK, Limited
    Inventors: Leif Andersson, Elisabetta Giuffra, Graham Stuart Plastow, Olwen Irene Southwood
  • Methods for analyzing animal products
    Patent number: 7285385
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for analysing animal products. In particular methods for differentiating animal products on the basis of breed origin or validating an animal product are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Pig Improvement Company UK Limited
    Inventors: Leif Andersson, James Kijas, Elisabetta Giuffra, Gary Jon Evans, Richard Wales, Graham Stuart Plastow
  • Methods for analyzing animal products
    Publication number: 20050059123
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for analysing animal products. In particular methods for differentiating animal products on the basis of breed origin or validating an animal product are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Leif Andersson, James Kijas, Elisabetta Giuffra, Gary Evans, Richard Wales, Graham Plastow
  • Methods
    Publication number: 20040241676
    Abstract: Methods for determining the KIT genotype of pigs are provided. These methods are useful in determining coat colour genotype, breed determination and for screening pigs to determine those likely to produce larger litters, and/or those less likely to produce large litters. Kits for use in such methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Leif Andersson, Elisabetta Giuffra, Graham Stuart Plastow, Olwen Irene Southwood