Patents by Inventor David Walter Whitaker

David Walter Whitaker 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: 9955660
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K464 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 X13K464 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K464 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K464, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K464. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K464.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark David Hoffbeck, Michael Phillip Jines, Jennifer Ann Steinke, Leah Viesselmann Stirling, Brandon Michael Wardyn, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9877454
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K186 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 X08K186 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K186 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K186, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K186. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K186.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Phillip Jines, Leah Viesselmann Stirling, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9832947
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H930 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 X13H930 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H930 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H930, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H930. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H930.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Jennifer Ann Tarter, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9826694
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H838 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 X08H838 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H838 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H838, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H838. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H838.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: David B Fischer, Edwin Michael Grote, Andrew Jon Ross, Jennifer Ann Tarter, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9770001
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H967 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 X13H967 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H967 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H967, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H967. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H967.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Andrew Jon Ross, Jennifer Ann Tarter, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9743610
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03H024XR 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 X03H024XR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03H024XR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03H024XR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03H024XR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03H024XR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Craig Kevern, Suzanne Michelle Mickelson, Dina Elijah Severns, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9737018
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D517HR 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 X08D517HR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D517HR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D517HR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D517HR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D517HR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Craig Kevern, Robert Lee Segebart, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9706736
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25G3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25G3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25G3 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 PH25G3 or a locus conversion of PH25G3 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Polly Suzanne Longenberger, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9693526
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DP2 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DP2 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DP2 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 PH2DP2 or a locus conversion of PH2DP2 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dina Elijah Severns, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9693513
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08F032XR 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 X08F032XR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08F032XR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08F032XR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08F032XR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08F032XR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9545072
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DVF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH2DVF with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DVF through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH2DVF or a locus conversion of PH2DVF with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9456566
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D453 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D453 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D453 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D453, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D453. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D453.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew David Smalley, Luis A. Verde Chifflet, David Walter Whitaker, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Brian Joseph Bush
  • Patent number: 9326476
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D421 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D421 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D421 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D421, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D421. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D421.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Barker, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, David Walter Whitaker, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Matthew David Smalley, Brian Joseph Bush
  • Patent number: 9237702
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25M1 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH25M1 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25M1 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH25M1 or a locus conversion of PH25M1 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Dario Prada, David Walter Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20150351346
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08F032XR 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 X08F032XR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08F032XR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08F032XR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08F032XR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08F032XR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: David Walter Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20150351355
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DVF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH2DVF with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DVF through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH2DVF or a locus conversion of PH2DVF with another maize variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9161503
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D455 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D455 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D455 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D455, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D455. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D455.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew David Smalley, Thomas Charles Barker, David Walter Whitaker, Polly Suzanne Longenberger
  • Patent number: 9119362
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D493XR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D493XR with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D493XR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D493XR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D493XR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D493XR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Craig Kevern, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9089100
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D508 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D508 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D508 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D508, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D508. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D508.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventors: David Walter Whitaker, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Matthew David Smalley
  • Patent number: 9089102
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1VFJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1VFJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1VFJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1VFJ or a locus conversion of PH1VFJ with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventor: David Walter Whitaker