Patents by Inventor Christopher Michael Schaefer

Christopher Michael Schaefer 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: 11856908
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R828 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R828 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R828 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R828, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R828 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R828 and methods of using maize variety X00R828 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Candida Braga Cabral, Nicholas James Haase, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Gerhard P Weber
  • Publication number: 20230413769
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05V409 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05V409 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05V409 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05V409, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05V409 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05V409 and methods of using maize variety X05V409 are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL ADAM CHANDLER, DAVID B FISCHER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SCHAEFER, JULIA XIULING ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20230413770
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00V039 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00V039 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00V039 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00V039, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00V039 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00V039 and methods of using maize variety X00V039 are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: CANDIDA BRAGA CABRAL, MARTIN A FABRIZIUS, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SCHAEFER
  • Patent number: 11707032
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQRM81 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQRM81 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQRM81 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQRM81 or a locus conversion of 1PQRM81 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11700824
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R795 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R795 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R795 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R795, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R795 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R795 and methods of using maize variety X00R795 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin A Fabrizius, Joseph Kevin Gogerty, Collin Lamkey, Ken Alan Mayberry, Jordon Michael Pace, Eric Scott Riedeman, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11700822
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95R004 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95R004 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95R004 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95R004, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95R004 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95R004 and methods of using maize variety X95R004 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11700821
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95R013 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95R013 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95R013 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95R013, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95R013 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95R013 and methods of using maize variety X95R013 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Martin A Fabrizius, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch
  • Patent number: 11700817
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PCWH37 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PCWH37 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PCWH37 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PCWH37 or a locus conversion of 1PCWH37 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11576335
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90P470 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90P470 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90P470 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90P470, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90P470 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90P470 and methods of using maize variety X90P470 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Dennis James Dolan, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch
  • Publication number: 20230022293
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95R004 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95R004 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95R004 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95R004, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95R004 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95R004 and methods of using maize variety X95R004 are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: MARTIN ARBELBIDE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SCHAEFER
  • Publication number: 20230000043
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQRM81 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQRM81 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQRM81 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQRM81 or a locus conversion of 1PQRM81 with another maize variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SCHAEFER
  • Patent number: 11533869
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00P582 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00P582 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00P582 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00P582, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00P582 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00P582 and methods of using maize variety X00P582 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventors: Candida Braga Cabral, Nicholas James Haase, Thomas Craig Kevern, Wade Eugene Odland, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11533865
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P901 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P901 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P901 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P901, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P901 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P901 and methods of using maize variety X95P901 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventors: Candida Braga Cabral, Martin A Fabrizius, Edwin Michael Grote, Nicholas James Haase, Suzanne Michelle Mickelson, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11533880
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P897 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P897 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P897 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P897, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P897 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P897 and methods of using maize variety X95P897 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventors: Candida Braga Cabral, Nicholas James Haase, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11533871
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P903 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P903 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P903 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P903, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P903 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P903 and methods of using maize variety X95P903 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventors: Candida Braga Cabral, Nicholas James Haase, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11528866
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P917 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P917 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P917 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P917, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P917 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P917 and methods of using maize variety X95P917 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Martin A Fabrizius, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch
  • Patent number: 11528876
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90P469 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90P469 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90P469 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90P469, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90P469 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90P469 and methods of using maize variety X90P469 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventors: Dennis James Dolan, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch
  • Patent number: 11523577
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P931 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P931 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P931 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P931, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P931 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P931 and methods of using maize variety X95P931 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Thomas Craig Kevern, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11523578
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P908 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P908 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P908 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P908, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P908 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P908 and methods of using maize variety X95P908 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Candida Braga Cabral, Martin A Fabrizius, Nicholas James Haase, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11490585
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90P479 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90P479 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90P479 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90P479, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90P479 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90P479 and methods of using maize variety X90P479 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventors: Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch, Harindra Manilal William