Patents by Inventor Robert M. Cook

Robert M. Cook 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).

  • Acetyl coenzyme a synthetase fusion proteins
    Patent number: 6013496
    Abstract: A method and test kit for determining milk production in bovines is described. The acetyl coenzyme A synthetase (ACS) production is determined and related to milk production. The method is useful in selection and/or breeding to enhance milk production. Recombinant microganisms, plasmids and ACS is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Robert M. Cook, Ahmed M. Raafat
  • Selection method involving acetal coenzyme a synthetase in calves
    Patent number: 5981187
    Abstract: A method and test kit for deterining milk production in bovines is described. The acetyl coenzyme A synthetase (ACS) production is determined and related to milk production. The method is useful in selection and/or breeding to enhance milk production. Recombinant microganisms, plasmids and ACS is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Robert M. Cook, Ahmed M. Raafat
  • Method and kit for detecting bovine acetyl coenzyme a synthetase nucleic acids
    Patent number: 5916745
    Abstract: A method and test kit for determining milk production in bovines is described. The acetyl coenzyme A synthetase (ACS) production is determined and related to milk production. The method is useful in selection and/or breeding to enhance milk production. Recombinant microganisms, plasmids and ACS is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State university
    Inventors: Robert M. Cook, Ahmed M. Raafat