Patents by Inventor Michael R. Becwar

Michael R. Becwar 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).

  • Method for regeneration of coniferous plants by somatic embryogenesis employing polyethylene glycol
    Patent number: 5731204
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for regeneration of coniferous plants. In particular, this invention relates to an improved method for producing and developing somatic embroyos for somatic embryogenesis processes for plants of the genus Pinus and Pinus interspecies hybrids by including polyethylene glycol in the development media. This method is well suited for producing clonal planting stock useful for reforestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Rutter, Levis W. Handley, III, Michael R. Becwar
  • Method for regeneration of coniferous plants by somatic embryogenesis employing polyethylene glycol
    Patent number: 5731191
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for regeneration of coniferous plants. In particular, this invention relates to an improved method for producing and developing somatic embryos for somatic embryogenesis processes for plants of the genus Pinus and Pinus interspecies hybrids by including polyethylene glycol in the development media. This method is well suited for producing clonal planting stock useful for reforestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Rutter, Levis W. Handley, III, Michael R. Becwar
  • Method for production of coniferous isogenic cell lines
    Patent number: 5610051
    Abstract: This invention relates to the production of genetically homogeneous cell lines from coniferous plants. In particular, this invention describes a method for producing isogenic cell lines of embryogenic cultures derived from immature conifer seeds. This method is suited for producing clonal planting stock useful for reforestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Becwar, Thomas D. Blush
  • Method for regeneration of coniferous plants by somatic embryogenesis
    Patent number: 5506136
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for regeneration of coniferous plants. In particular, this invention relates to the development of a multi-step method that is able to complete the entire somatic embryogenesis regenerative process, from explant collection to planting, for plants of the genus Pinus and Pinus hybrid plants. This method is well suited for producing clonal planting stock useful for reforestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Becwar, Emily E. Chesick, Levis W. Handley, III, Mark R. Rutter
  • Method for regeneration of coniferous plants by somatic embryogenesis
    Patent number: 5413930
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for regeneration of coniferous plants. In particular, this invention relates to the development of a multi-step method that is able to complete the entire somatic embryogenesis regenerative process, from explant collection to planting, for plants of the genus Pinus and Pinus interspecies hybrid plants. This method is well suited for producing clonal planting stock useful for reforestation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Westvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Becwar, Emily E. Chesick, Levis W. Handley, III, Mark R. Rutter