Patents by Inventor Jay M. Sandman

Jay M. Sandman 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).

  • Agronomically adapted alfalfa plants with high levels of somatic embryogenesis
    Patent number: 7772464
    Abstract: The invention provides alfalfa plants having adaptation, productivity, winterhardiness, and disease resistance with high levels of somatic embryogenesis. Plants and plant parts of the invention are useful in the efficient development of transgenic alfalfa plants with adaptation, productivity, winterhardiness, and disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Cal/West Seeds
    Inventors: Jay M. Sandman, David W. Johnson, Lauren D. Johnson, Mark E. Darling, 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