Patents by Inventor Sheila M. Schmutz

Sheila M. Schmutz 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).

  • Genetic variation in pro-melanin-concentrating hormone gene affects carcass traits in cattle
    Patent number: 8008011
    Abstract: An A-to-T single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) identified at position ?134 relative to the ATG start codon, in the Pro-Melanin-Concentrating Hormone (PMCH) gene of Bos taurus and Bos indicus animals of both British and Continental type, is associated with changes in the average fat and grade fat. The A allele occurred in 67% of cattle examined and was associated with higher average fat and grade fat levels. The cattle industry may make use of these findings to genetically select for, and/or sort, cattle using this SNP.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: University of Saskatchewan
    Inventors: Sheila M. Schmutz, Sarah C. Helgeson
  • Genetic variation in pro-melanin-concentrating hormone gene affects carcass traits in cattle
    Publication number: 20090055211
    Abstract: An A-to-T single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) identified at position ?134 relative to the ATG start codon, in the Pro-Melanin-Concentrating Hormone (PMCH) gene of Bos taurus and Bos indicus animals of both British and Continental type, is associated with changes in the average fat and grade fat. The A allele occurred in 67% of cattle examined and was associated with higher average fat and grade fat levels. The cattle industry may make use of these findings to genetically select for, and/or sort, cattle using this SNP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Sheila M. Schmutz, Sarah C. Helgeson