Patents by Inventor Karen D. Burkhead

Karen D. Burkhead 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).

  • Biological control of sprouting in potatoes
    Patent number: 6107247
    Abstract: Sprouting in stored potatoes is suppressed with sprout control agents of bacterial origin. These agents are typically applied to the potato surfaces as whole culture broths and they prevent softening and necrosis of the tuber. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, selected isolates also have the secondary effect of Fusarium dry rot control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Patricia J. Slininger, Karen D. Burkhead, David A. Schisler, Rodney J. Bothast