Patents by Inventor Randy J. McLaughlin

Randy J. McLaughlin 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: 6500425
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
  • Patent number: 5780023
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
  • Patent number: 5670368
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
  • Patent number: 5413783
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Randy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz