Patents by Inventor Eric L. Patterson

Eric L. Patterson 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).

  • Patent number: 9963750
    Abstract: Methods are provided for high throughput genotyping of plants, utilizing at least three primers, one primer recognizing a polymorphic sequence of a first species of a plant genus, a second primer recognizing a second polymorphic sequence of a second species, and a third primer that recognizes sequences of both the first and second species and producing a measurable signal when amplifying a plant DNA-containing sample. Additional primers recognizing additional species may also be employed. The method may be repeated for multiple sequences each diagnosing a species or hybrid, and results analyzed using data from multiple assays to improve the statistical robustness of genotyping results. Controls are provided in which the primer target sequences are introduced into and extracted from bacteria and the measurable signal used as a control. The methods are particularly useful for genotyping a population of plants, especially where weed species and/or hybrids are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Kallie C. Kessler, Eric L. Patterson, Margaret B. Fleming, Todd A. Gaines
  • Publication number: 20170327905
    Abstract: Methods are provided for high throughput genotyping of plants, utilizing at least three primers, one primer recognizing a polymorphic sequence of a first species of a plant genus, a second primer recognizing a second polymorphic sequence of a second species, and a third primer that recognizes sequences of both the first and second species and producing a measurable signal when amplifying a plant DNA-containing sample. Additional primers recognizing additional species may also be employed. The method may be repeated for multiple sequences each diagnosing a species or hybrid, and results analyzed using data from multiple assays to improve the statistical robustness of genotyping results. Controls are provided in which the primer target sequences are introduced into and extracted from bacteria and the measurable signal used as a control. The methods are particularly useful for genotyping a population of plants, especially where weed species and/or hybrids are present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Kallie C. Kessler, Eric L. Patterson, Margaret B. Fleming, Todd A. Gaines
  • Patent number: 7855372
    Abstract: Non-streaming high-efficiency perforated semiconductor neutron detectors, method of making same and measuring wands and detector modules utilizing same are disclosed. The detectors have improved mechanical structure, flattened angular detector responses, and reduced leakage current. A plurality of such detectors can be assembled into imaging arrays, and can be used for neutron radiography, remote neutron sensing, cold neutron imaging, SNM monitoring, and various other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Douglas S. McGregor, John K. Shultis, Blake B. Rice, Walter J. McNeil, Clell J. Solomon, Eric L. Patterson, Steven L. Bellinger
  • Publication number: 20090302231
    Abstract: Non-streaming high-efficiency perforated semiconductor neutron detectors, method of making same and measuring wands and detector modules utilizing same are disclosed. The detectors have improved mechanical structure, flattened angular detector responses, and reduced leakage current. A plurality of such detectors can be assembled into imaging arrays, and can be used for neutron radiography, remote neutron sensing, cold neutron imaging, SNM monitoring, and various other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Douglas S. McGregor, John K. Shultis, Blake B. Rice, Walter J. McNeil, Clell J. Solomon, Eric L. Patterson, Steven L. Bellinger