Patents by Inventor Lisa Herickhoff

Lisa Herickhoff 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: 7629113
    Abstract: Improved insemination systems particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include systems which achieve superovulation and then multiple embryo production with sexed embryos. These systems combine with other techniques, including techniques for enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, and, potentially, a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial application of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: XY, Inc
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Publication number: 20080032010
    Abstract: A system and method of maintaining the integrity of freshly harvested, or freshly cut fruits and vegetables. Specifically, the invention focuses on a distinct series of processes which confer a lower total microbial count, delay browning, improve general organoleptic properties, and decrease the amount of chemical contaminants on the exposed surfaces without the use of preservatives. Examples of such process may be applying a first produce integrity maintenance process, a second produce integrity maintenance process, application of an antibrowning agent to the produce by a produce antibrown agent applicator, exposing the produce to ultraviolet light by an ultraviolet light system, and applying an ozone treatment by an ozone treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Hankinson, Lisa Herickhoff
  • Publication number: 20070099260
    Abstract: Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Patent number: 7195920
    Abstract: Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a HEPES bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George E. Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John L. Schenk
  • Publication number: 20070026379
    Abstract: Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicants: COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY THROUGH ITS AGENT, Colorado State University Research Foundation, XY, INC.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Publication number: 20060222724
    Abstract: Compositions or extracts (2)(15)(24)(25)(16)(23)(31)(36)(41) obtained from the fruit (4) or leaves (26) of plants of the genus Hippophea (1) and methods of using such compositions or extracts to reduce loss of reproductive cell function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Lisa Herickhoff, James Herickhoff
  • Patent number: 6746873
    Abstract: A flow cytometry system is disclosed for oscillating the exterior of a flow cytometer nozzle. Oscillating the exterior of a flow cytometer nozzle at selected oscillations or a sweeping range of oscillations disintegrates particles and gas entrapped within the flow cytometer nozzle. Adherents absorbed to the exterior of the flow cytometer nozzle may also be removed. An energy source (1) serves to generate a selected oscillation or range of oscillations. The energy source (1) is connected to a flexible transfer element (2) which conducts the electrical signals to an oscillation system (3). The oscillation system (3) turns the electrical energy from the energy source (1) into mechanical oscillations and is connected to a portable device (4) which disintegrates particles, dislocates gas within the flow cytometer nozzle and cleans the exterior of the flow cytometer aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignees: XY, Inc., DakoCytomation Colorado, Inc., Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Kristopher S. Buchanan, Lisa Herickhoff, George Seidel, George C. Malachowski, Matthias J. G. Ottenberg, Douglas H. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20030129091
    Abstract: Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Colorado State University through its agent, Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: George E. Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John L. Schenk
  • Patent number: 6524860
    Abstract: Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a HEPES bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Publication number: 20020119558
    Abstract: Improved insemination systems particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include systems which achieve superovulation and then multiple embryo production with sexed embryos. These systems combine with other techniques, including techniques for enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, and, potentially, a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial application of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Patent number: 6372422
    Abstract: Improved insemination systems particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include systems which achieve superovulation and then multiple embryo production with sexed embryos. These systems combine with other techniques, including techniques for enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, and, potentially, a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial application of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Colorado State University through its agent Colorado State University Research Foundation and XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Patent number: 6149867
    Abstract: Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk
  • Patent number: 6071689
    Abstract: Improved insemination systems particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include systems which achieve superovulation and then multiple embryo production with sexed embryos. These systems combine with other techniques, including techniques for enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, and, potentially, a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial application of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: XY, Inc.
    Inventors: George Seidel, Lisa Herickhoff, John Schenk