Patents by Inventor Wayne E. Hanna

Wayne E. Hanna 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).

  • Nucleic acid markers for apospory-specific genomic region
    Patent number: 6028185
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to nucleic acid markers for an apospory-specific genomic region from the genus Pennisetum. DNA for apomixis can be introduced into a plant using conventional methods of transfer or transformation in order to confer the apomictic trait to plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Peggy Ozias-Akins, Wayne E. Hanna, Dominique Roche
  • Titanium bearing addition alloys
    Patent number: 4279650
    Abstract: A new and improved titanium bearing master alloy with aluminum and iron is provided consisting essentially of 54 to 60% Ti, 15-22% Al, 17-22% Fe, 5% max. Si, 1% max. Va. 0.25% max. Si, 0.75% max. N.sub.2 and 0.50% max. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: Reactive Metals & Alloys Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph R. Jackman, Wayne E. Hanna