Patents by Inventor Mark A. McCaslin

Mark A. McCaslin 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).

  • Publication number: 20180080038
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to select an alfalfa plant with enhanced feed value and increased flexibility in management either to increase quality of forage provided or to enhance biomass available earlier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: William Hiatt, Marry Reddy, Mark McCaslin, Stephen Temple, David Whalen, Richard E. Cerny
  • Publication number: 20170327835
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic alfalfa event KK 179-2. The invention also provides cells, plant parts, seeds, plants, commodity products related to the event, and DNA molecules that are unique to the event and were created by the insertion of transgenic DNA into the genome of a alfalfa plant. The invention further provides methods for detecting the presence of said alfalfa event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said alfalfa event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Charlene Levering, David Whalen, Stephen Temple, Mark McCaslin, Marry S. Reddy, William Hiatt, Wen C. Burns, Richard Eric Cerny
  • Patent number: 9771597
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to select an alfalfa plant with enhanced feed value and increased flexibility in management either to increase quality of forage provided or to enhance biomass available earlier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignees: Forage Genetics International LLC, Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: William Hiatt, Marry S. Reddy, Mark McCaslin, Stephen Temple, David Whalen, Richard E. Cerny
  • Patent number: 9701976
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic alfalfa event KK 179-2. The invention also provides cells, plant parts, seeds, plants, commodity products related to the event, and DNA molecules that are unique to the event and were created by the insertion of transgenic DNA into the genome of a alfalfa plant. The invention further provides methods for detecting the presence of said alfalfa event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said alfalfa event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Forage Genetics International LLC
    Inventors: Charlene Levering, David Whalen, Stephen Temple, Mark McCaslin, Marry S. Reddy, William Hiatt, Wen C. Burns, Richard Eric Cerny
  • Patent number: 9670498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic alfalfa event KK 179-2. The invention also provides cells, plant parts, seeds, plants, commodity products related to the event, and DNA molecules that are unique to the event and were created by the insertion of transgenic DNA into the genome of a alfalfa plant. The invention further provides methods for detecting the presence of said alfalfa event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said alfalfa event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Ceres, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlene Levering, David Whalen, Stephen Temple, Mark McCaslin, Marry S. Reddy, William Hiatt, Wen C. Burns, Richard Eric Cerny
  • Publication number: 20170067068
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic alfalfa event KK 179-2. The invention also provides cells, plant parts, seeds, plants, commodity products related to the event, and DNA molecules that are unique to the event and were created by the insertion of transgenic DNA into the genome of a alfalfa plant. The invention further provides methods for detecting the presence of said alfalfa event nucleotide sequences in a sample, probes and primers for use in detecting nucleotide sequences that are diagnostic for the presence of said alfalfa event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Charlene Levering, David Whalen, Stephen Temple, Mark McCaslin, Marry S. Reddy, William Hiatt, Wen C. Burns, Richard Eric Cerny
  • Publication number: 20160047138
    Abstract: A mount for a decorative element for a grave marker, headstone, or other structure for displaying flowers or other indicia provided by the family and/or cemetery operator. The mount is affixed to the marker by inserting a bucket into a hole in the base, mounting a ring to the bucket, and activating structure formed on the bucket to draw that structure into engagement with the undersurface of the base. Once the ring and bucket are affixed to the base, a decorative element is releasably secured to the ring. Either or both of the decorative element or ring is provided with a receptacle for receiving a flag pole, a scabbard for receiving the lance of a wreath holder, or a landing for receiving an insert marked with commemorative or display indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Larry G. McCaslin, Mark A. McCaslin
  • Publication number: 20150135370
    Abstract: The invention provides a method to select an alfalfa plant with enhanced feed value and increased flexibility in management either to increase quality of forage provided or to enhance biomass available earlier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: William Hiatt, Marry S. Reddy, Mark McCaslin, Stephen Temple, David Whalen, Richard E. Cerny
  • Publication number: 20060282918
    Abstract: The present invention provides alfalfa varieties which contain enhanced pectin content and methods of use of same. These varieties may be used to produce inbreds or hybrids or to produce food or feed products. Parts of these plants, including plant cells, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Hatfield, Mark McCaslin, David Miller, James Moutray
  • Patent number: 6923937
    Abstract: A soil biocide formulation for aqueous delivery comprising from about 50 to 99% by weight of the formulation of a fumigant preferably selected from the group consisting of methyl bromide, chloropicrin, 1-3 dichloropropene (Telone), propargyl bromide, dimethyl disulphide methylisothiocyanate and mixtures of them; and from about 50 to 1% emulsifier with the emulsifier being comprised of non-ionic and anionic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Trical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean C. Storkan, Mark A. McCaslin, Matthew J. Gillis
  • Patent number: 6908592
    Abstract: A soil biocide formulation for aqueous delivery is disclosed. The formulation includes a biocide selected from methyl bromide, chloropicrin, 1-3 dichloropropene (Telone) and methgylisothiocyanate. The formulation also includes an emulsifier containing non-ionic and anionic surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Trical, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean C. Storkan, Mark A. McCaslin, Matthew J. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20030219355
    Abstract: A soil biocide formulation for aqueous delivery comprising from about 50 to 99% by weight of the formulation of a fumigant preferably selected from the group consisting of methyl bromide, chloropicrin, 1-3 dichloropropene (Telone), propargyl bromide, dimethyl disulphide methylisothiocyanate and mixtures of them; and from about 50 to 1% emulsifier with the emulsifier being comprised of non-ionic and anionic surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Dean C. Storkan, Mark A. McCaslin, Matthew J. Gillis