Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Patterson
Thomas G. Patterson 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: 10051878Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to novel steps in canola and other oil seed processing, including milling to achieve a significant particle size reduction, extraction of higher levels of protein from the starting material, the use of presscake as a starting material, and the production of a precipitated protein concentrates containing a nutritionally significant amount of oil. The subject invention also provides optimal pH ranges for extraction and recovery steps in these novel processes. The subject processes can be applied to, and offer similar advantages to, other oilseeds and vegetable matter, such as sunflower seeds and flax seeds. The subject invention also includes novel feed compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Richard K. Helling, Thomas G. Patterson, Stewart J. Campbell
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Publication number: 20170181397Abstract: The present invention concerns a canola germplasm comprising at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal, and for methods of introducing at least one trait selected from the group consisting of high protein content, low fiber content, reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content into a canola variety in a seed coat color-independent manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Thomas James Kubik, Gregory R. Gingera, Van Leonard Ripley, Michelle Beaith, Thomas G. Patterson
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Patent number: 9664699Abstract: This disclosure concerns plants, plant materials, and the oil characteristics thereof. In embodiments, compositions and methods for determining the total oil content of plant materials are provided. Such methods and compositions may in some embodiments allow for the characterization and screening of oil traits and sub-traits that are difficult or impossible to distinguish by conventional techniques.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Thomas G. Patterson, Ted Freeman, Joshua A. Flook
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Patent number: 9596871Abstract: The present invention concerns a canola germplasm comprising at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal, and for methods of introducing at least one trait selected from the group consisting of high protein content, low fiber content, reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content into a canola variety in a seed coat color-independent manner.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Thomas J. Kubik, Gregory R. Gingera, Van L. Ripley, Michelle E. Beaith, Thomas G. Patterson
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Publication number: 20160295882Abstract: A canola germplasm confers on a canola seed the traits of high protein content and low fiber content, wherein the canola plant produces a seed having, on average, at least 68% oleic acid (C18:1) and less than 3% linolenic acid (C18:3). The canola seed traits may also include at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Van Leonard Ripley, Gregory R. Gingera, Thomas James Kubik, Michelle E. Beaith, Thomas G. Patterson
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Publication number: 20160291044Abstract: This disclosure concerns plants, plant materials, and the oil characteristics thereof. In embodiments, compositions and methods for determining the total oil content of plant materials are provided. Such methods and compositions may in some embodiments allow for the characterization and screening of oil traits and sub-traits that are difficult or impossible to distinguish by conventional techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Thomas G. Patterson, Ted Freeman, Joshua A. Flook
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Patent number: 9416394Abstract: Methods for separating pericarp tissue from surrounding tissues in grain are provided. Included are methods for isolation of high-purity pericarp DNA from a grain plant that reflects the genotype of the maternal parent of the grain plant, such that the isolated DNA may be used in a PCR-based genotyping assay.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Rapier, Amy Pierce, Jennifer Hamilton, Ana Paula Canu, Juan Pablo Raimondi, Thomas G. Patterson, Nitigna Heath
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Patent number: 9395377Abstract: This disclosure concerns plants, plant materials, and the oil characteristics thereof. In embodiments, compositions and methods for determining the total oil content of plant materials are provided. Such methods and compositions may in some embodiments allow for the characterization and screening of oil traits and sub-traits that are difficult or impossible to distinguish by conventional techniques.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Thomas G. Patterson, Ted Freeman, Joshua A. Flook
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Patent number: 9375025Abstract: A canola germplasm confers on a canola seed the traits of high protein content and low fiber content, wherein the canola plant produces a seed having, on average, at least 68% oleic acid (C18:1) and less than 3% linolenic acid (C18:3). The canola seed traits may also include at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Kubik, Gregory R. Gingera, Van L. Ripley, Michelle E. Beaith, Thomas G. Patterson
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Publication number: 20160100619Abstract: A canola germplasm confers on a canola seed the traits of high protein content and low fiber content, wherein the canola plant produces a seed having, on average, at least 68% oleic acid (C18:1) and less than 3% linolenic acid (C18:3). The canola seed traits may also include at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. In particular embodiments, the canola seed has been dehulled and defatted resulting in a meal product with at least 58% crude protein and less than 10% acid detergent fiber on an oil-free, dry matter basis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Thomas G. Patterson, Matthew A. Robinson, Swithin P. Adu-Peasah
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Publication number: 20120216307Abstract: The present invention concerns a canola germplasm comprising at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal, and for methods of introducing at least one trait selected from the group consisting of high protein content, low fiber content, reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous contentinto a canola variety in a seed coat color-independent manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicants: Dow AgroSciences LLC, AGRIGENETICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Kubik, Gregory R. Gingera, Van L. Ripley, Michelle E. Beaith, Thomas G. Patterson
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Publication number: 20120213909Abstract: A canola germplasm confers on a canola seed the traits of high protein content and low fiber content, wherein the canola plant produces a seed having, on average, at least 68% oleic acid (C18:1) and less than 3% linolenic acid (C18:3). The canola seed traits may also include at least 45% crude protein and not more than 18% acid detergent fiber content on an oil-free, dry matter basis. Certain embodiments further comprise one or more traits selected from the group consisting of reduced polyphenolic content and increased phosphorous content. In particular embodiments, the invention concerns canola plants comprising such germplasm and plant commodity products (e.g., seeds) produced therefrom. Canola plants comprising a germplasm of the invention may exhibit favorable seed composition characteristics that make them particularly valuable as a source for canola meal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicants: Dow AgroSciences LLC, AGRIGENETICS, INC.Inventors: Thomas J. Kubik, Gregory R. Gingera, Van L. Ripley, Michelle E. Beaith, Thomas G. Patterson
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Publication number: 20100234569Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to novel steps in canola and other oil seed processing, including milling to achieve a significant particle size reduction, extraction of higher levels of protein from the starting material, the use of presscake as a starting material, and the production of a precipitated protein concentrates containing a nutritionally significant amount of oil. The subject invention also provides optimal pH ranges for extraction and recovery steps in these novel processes. The subject processes can be applied to, and offer similar advantages to, other oilseeds and vegetable matter, such as sunflower seeds and flax seeds. The subject invention also includes novel feed compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Dow Agro-Sciences LLCInventors: Richard K. Helling, Thomas G. Patterson, Stewart J. Campbell
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Patent number: 5696055Abstract: Pollen suppressants of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a group of the formula OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl (optionally substituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, 1 to 3 halogen atoms, or a carboxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl group), alkenyl (optionally substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms), or alkynyl group and R.sup.2 represents H or CH.sub.3, with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is C.sub.3, R.sup.2 is CH.sub.3 ; Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 linear alkyl or alkenyl containing up to four C.dbd.C double bonds, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 branched alkyl or alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, cyclohexylmethyl, halogenated C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 in which m is an integer from 1 to 5, or --CH(CH.sub.2 OR.sup.4)CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 or --CH.sub.2 CHOR.sup.4 CH OR.sup.5 in which either R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 but not both represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1992Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Hybrinova S.A.Inventors: Jeffrey Labovitz, William J. Guilford, Yi Liang, Lawrence Fang, Thomas G. Patterson
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Patent number: 5332716Abstract: Pollen suppressants of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a group of the formula OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl (optionally substituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, 1 to 3 halogen atoms, or a carboxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl group), alkenyl (optionally substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms), or alkynyl group and R.sup.2 represents H or CH.sub.3, with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is CH.sub.3 , R.sup.2 is CH.sub.3 ; Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 linear alkyl or alkenyl containing up to four C.dbd.C double bonds C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 branched alkyl or alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, cyclohexylmethyl, halogenated C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 in which m is an integer from 1 to 5, or --CH(CH.sub.2 OR.sup.4)CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 or --CH.sub.2 CHOR.sup.4 CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 in which either R.sup. 4 or R.sup.5 but not both represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1988Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Inventors: Jeffrey Labovitz, William J. Guilford, Yi Liang, Lawrence Fang, Thomas G. Patterson
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Patent number: 5129940Abstract: Pollen is suppressed in Liliopsida by use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a group of the formula OR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl optionally substituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group; or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 and R represents phenyl or phenyl substituted with one to three halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -4 haloalkoxy; or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof are disclosed along with methods to produce hybrid seed in self-fertilizing plants.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1991Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: OrsanInventor: Thomas G. Patterson
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Patent number: 5129939Abstract: Pollen suppressants of the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a group of the formula OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl (optionally substituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, 1 to 3 halogen atoms, or a carboxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl group), alkenyl (optionally substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms), or alkynyl group and R.sup.2 represents H or CH.sub.3, with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is CH.sub.3, R.sup.2 is CH.sub.3 ; Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 linear alkyl or alkenyl containing up to four C.dbd.C double bonds, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 branched alkyl or alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, cyclohexylmethyl, halogenated C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.m CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 in which m is an integer from 1 to 5, or --CH(CH.sub.2 OR.sup.4)CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 or --CH.sub.2 CHOR.sup.4 CH.sub.2 OR.sup.5 in which either R.sup.4 or R.sup.5 but not both represent a C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1990Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignees: Orsan, OrsemInventors: Jeffrey Labovitz, William J. Guilford, Yi Liang, Lawrence Fang, Thomas G. Patterson