Patents by Inventor Keith A. Koutsky

Keith A. Koutsky 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for automated phenotypic screening of plant genotypes
    Patent number: 10031117
    Abstract: Automated systems and methods for screening individual plants for increased tolerance or sensitivity to various conditions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Keith A Koutsky, Susan R Norris, James V O'Brien, Douglas Boyes
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED PHENOTYPIC SCREENING OF PLANT GENOTYPES
    Publication number: 20150212058
    Abstract: Automated systems and methods for screening individual plants for increased tolerance or sensitivity to various conditions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: KEITH A. KOUTSKY, SUSAN R. NORRIS, JAMES V. O'BRIEN, DOUGLAS BOYES
  • Apparatus and methods for automated phenotypic screening of plant genotypes
    Patent number: 9025831
    Abstract: Automated systems and methods for screening individual plants for increased tolerance or sensitivity to various conditions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Keith A. Koutsky, Susan R. Norris, James V. O'Brien, Douglas Boyes
  • Apparatus and Methods for Automated Phenotypic Screening of Plant Genotypes
    Publication number: 20110135161
    Abstract: Automated systems and methods for screening individual plants for increased tolerance or sensitivity to various conditions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Keith A. Koutsky, Susan R. Norris, James V. O'Brien, Douglas Boyes
  • Automated color classification for biological samples
    Publication number: 20060039603
    Abstract: The present inventors have developed a way to assign and quantify color in biological samples in an automated environment. The present invention allows for the processing and analysis of a large number of biological samples while providing objective rules for color assignment and quantification within each sample. Methods and systems of the invention allow direct comparison of color from sample to sample, and enable statistical manipulation of larger data sets obtained by the methods and systems of the invention. The invention is highly useful in establishing the health status of the organism from which a sample is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventor: Keith Koutsky
  • Method and tool for extracting media from containers
    Publication number: 20040040896
    Abstract: A media collection device for retrieving separation media from a container containing the media and organic or inorganic materials is described. The device has a media collecting sieve, support shaft, handle and vibrating source. The device can further have a retainer for the support shaft, a rotating motor, a sliding mechanism, a stage adjustable in height and/or angle, a media receptacle and a container stand adjustable in angle, height and position relative to the stage. Multiple media collection devices can be joined together to simultaneously collect media from multiple containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Keith A. Koutsky, Gregory Meyers