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: 11432500
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DDZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DDZ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DDZ 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 PH4DDZ or a locus conversion of PH4DDZ with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11412688
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DFJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DFJ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DFJ 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 PH4DFJ or a locus conversion of PH4DFJ with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11399491
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DF0 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DF0 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DF0 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 PH4DF0 or a locus conversion of PH4DF0 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11032993
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N370 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 X90N370 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N370 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N370, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N370 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N370 and methods of using maize variety X90N370 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Dennis James Dolan, Gustavo Marcel Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11013195
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N362 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 X90N362 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N362 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N362, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N362 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N362 and methods of using maize variety X90N362 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Edwin Michael Grote, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210007312
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N362 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 X90N362 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N362 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N362, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N362 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N362 and methods of using maize variety X90N362 are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: MARTIN ARBELBIDE, EDWIN MICHAEL GROTE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SCHAEFER, MATTHEW DAVID WALCH, JULIA XIULING ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10881067
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95N785 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 X95N785 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95N785 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95N785, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95N785 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95N785 and methods of using maize variety X95N785 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Candida Braga Cabral, Martin A Fabrizius, Nicholas James Haase, Julie Ho, Jordon Michael Pace, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Smalley, Stephen Joseph Szalma
  • Patent number: 10856503
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N361 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 X90N361 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N361 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N361, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N361 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N361 and methods of using maize variety X90N361 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Edwin Michael Grote, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Stephen Joseph Szalma, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Patent number: 10813328
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48KC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48KC with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48KC 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 PH48KC or a locus conversion of PH48KC with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 10716277
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42YR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42YR with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42YR 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 PH42YR or a locus conversion of PH42YR with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Edwin Michael Grote, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Patent number: 10470392
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M228 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 X95M228 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M228 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M228, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M228 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M228 and methods of using maize variety X95M228 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 10314266
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90M130 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 X90M130 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90M130 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90M130, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90M130 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90M130 and methods of using maize variety X90M130 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Travis Korry Coleman, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch, Gerhard P Weber
  • Patent number: 10251355
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M201 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 X95M201 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M201 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M201, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M201 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M201 and methods of using maize variety X95M201 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Christopher Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 10251356
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M231 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 X95M231 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M231 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M231, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M231 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M231 and methods of using maize variety X95M231 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin A Fabrizius, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Patent number: 10244717
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42YV and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42YV with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42YV 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 PH42YV or a locus conversion of PH42YV with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Michael Schaefer, Gerhard P Weber
  • Patent number: 10226008
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M214 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 X95M214 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M214 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M214, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M214 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M214 and methods of using maize variety X95M214 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Thomas Charles Barker, Candida Braga Cabral, Thomas Craig Kevern, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Stephen Joseph Szalma, Gerhard P Weber, Jianbin Yu, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Patent number: 10206346
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90K673 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 X90K673 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90K673 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90K673, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90K673. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90K673.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Lori Lisa Carrigan, Martin A Fabrizius, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch, Jianbin Yu
  • Patent number: 10206347
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90K666 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 X90K666 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90K666 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90K666, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90K666. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90K666.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Travis Korry Coleman, Martin A Fabrizius, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Matthew David Walch
  • Patent number: 10117413
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95K918 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 X95K918 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95K918 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95K918, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95K918. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95K918.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Lori Lisa Carrigan, Travis Korry Coleman, Martin A Fabrizius, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Jianbin Yu
  • Patent number: 10104858
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95K896 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 X95K896 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95K896 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95K896, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95K896. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95K896.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Martin A Fabrizius, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Edwin Michael Grote, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Stephen Joseph Szalma, Matthew David Walch, Julia Xiuling Zhang