Patents by Inventor Patricia V. Phelps
Patricia V. Phelps 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).
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Patent number: 10143185Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Zoetis Services LLCInventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrell, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Publication number: 20160050891Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrell, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Publication number: 20140080165Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrell, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Patent number: 8610018Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrell, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Patent number: 8399247Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrel, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Publication number: 20130023040Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrel, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Publication number: 20090291096Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrel, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Patent number: 7041439Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, II, William Hayes Ferrell, III, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, III, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Patent number: 6989238Abstract: A method of determining the gender of a bird in ovo comprises detecting the presence or absence of an elevated level of a sex-related hormone in the extra-embryonic fluid of the bird egg, and then determining the gender of the bird within the egg from the presence of an elevated level of a sex-related hormone therein. In particular embodiments, the sex-related hormone is an estrogen. In other representative embodiments, the invention provides methods in which the extra-embryonic fluid is allantoic fluid. In other illustrative embodiments, the method can be carried out on chicken eggs prior to or during transfer of the eggs from incubator to hatcher.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventor: Patricia V. Phelps
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Publication number: 20030096319Abstract: A method of determining the gender of a bird in ovo comprises detecting the presence or absence of an elevated level of a sex-related hormone in the extra-embryonic fluid of the bird egg, and then determining the gender of the bird within the egg from the presence of an elevated level of a sex-related hormone therein. Preferably, the sex-related hormone is an estrogen. Further preferred are methods in which the extra-embryonic fluid is allantoic fluid. The method is preferably carried out on chicken eggs prior to or during transfer of the eggs from incubator to hatcher.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventor: Patricia V. Phelps
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Patent number: 6506570Abstract: A method of determining the gender of a bird in ovo comprises detecting the presence or absence of an elevated level of a sex-related hormone in the extra-embryonic fluid of the bird egg, and then determining the gender of the bird within the egg from the presence of an elevated level of a sex-related hormone therein. Preferably, the sex-related hormone is an estrogen. Further preferred are methods in which the extra-embryonic fluid is allantoic fluid. The method is preferably carried out on chicken eggs prior to or during transfer of the eggs from incubator to hatcher.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1999Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventor: Patricia V. Phelps
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Publication number: 20020157613Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, B. Alan Chalker, William Hayes Ferrell, John H. Hebrank, Benjamin Charles McDow, Edward Atkinson Pomeroy, Jonathan Robertson, Johnny Mark Townsend
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Patent number: 6395961Abstract: A method of altering the phenotype of a bird comprises introducing a DNA molecule into the muscle tissue of a bird contained within an egg during in ovo incubation. The DNA molecule is selected to be effective to cause a change in phenotype, such as an increase in growth rate, feed efficiency, immune response, or a combination of these and other phenotypes in the bird after hatch. A DNA molecule may further be selected to increase disease resistance, induce disease prevention, or neutralize maternal antibodies by the expression of an antigen over a period of time.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: James M. Petitte, Catherine A. Ricks, Patricia V. Phelps, Christopher Williams
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Patent number: 5699751Abstract: A method of introducing a beneficial material into the allantois of an avian egg through the shell thereof comprises the steps of orienting the egg to maximize a target area of the allantoic sac and directing the injection device through the shell and into the target area. The egg may be oriented with a major axis at an angle from about 10 to 45 degrees from vertical thereby causing the allantois to pool and the allantoic sac to expand immediately below the air sac on the downward side of the egg with injection occurring vertically downward through the air sac or from an angle below the air sac. Alternatively, the egg may be vertically inverted with the large end of the egg in the bottom position thereby causing the allantois to pool immediately above the air sac with injection occurring upwardly through the air sac or laterally between the air sac and the amnion. The beneficial material may be an anti-bacteria, anti-viral, anti-microbial, vaccine, growth hormone or the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, Thomas E. Bryan
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Patent number: 5444045Abstract: A method of enhancing the growth of a bird is described. The method comprises (a) administering a compound selected from the group consisting of IGF-1, IGF-2 and active analogs thereof to a bird in ovo; then (b) incubating the bird to hatch; and then (c) growing the bird for at least three weeks after hatch. The compound is administered in ovo in an amount sufficient to enhance the growth of the bird at least three weeks after hatch. Preferred birds for practicing the present invention are chickens, and preferred compounds for practicing the present invention are IGF-1 and analogs thereof. The use of IGF-1, IGF-2 and active analogs thereof for the preparation of a medicament for administration to birds in ovo to ehance the growth of the bird at least three weeks after hatch is also disclosed, along with the pharmaceutical formulations so prepared.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1992Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignees: GroPep, Pty. Ltd., U.S.D.A., Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey L. Francis, Paul E. Walton, F. John Ballard, John P. McMurty, Patricia V. Phelps
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Patent number: 5438954Abstract: An apparatus for administering compounds to avian eggs through the shell thereof comprises a blocking member, an elongate shaft connected to the blocking member, an active agent depot connected to the elongate shaft, and an adhesive seal connected to the blocking member for sealably connecting the blocking member to the egg shell with the shaft penetrating through the shell. Methods of using the apparatus of the present invention are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, Richard P. Gildersleeve
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Patent number: 5339766Abstract: A method of introducing a substance into a bird egg through the shell thereof comprises the steps of applying a seal to the exterior of the shell, inserting an injection device through the seal and into the egg, injecting the substance through the injection device and into the interior of the egg, and withdrawing the injection device from the egg through the seal. The method is particularly preferred for injecting substances into the albumin during the first quarter of injection through the bottom of the egg when the small end of the egg is oriented downward to prevent the introduction of air bubbles through the opening formed in the shell by the injection device.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1993Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Assignee: Embrex, Inc.Inventors: Patricia V. Phelps, Julius K. Tyczkowski, Toni O. O'Connell, Ann B. Gore