Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Barker

Douglas J. Barker 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: 12376545
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V221 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 X13V221 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V221 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V221, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V221 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V221 and methods of using maize variety X13V221 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12364226
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00V057 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 X00V057 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00V057 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00V057, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00V057 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00V057 and methods of using maize variety X00V057 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12356925
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85R250 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 X85R250 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85R250 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85R250, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85R250 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85R250 and methods of using maize variety X85R250 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12356926
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V216 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 X13V216 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V216 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V216, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V216 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V216 and methods of using maize variety X13V216 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12356924
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00V010 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 X00V010 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00V010 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00V010, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00V010 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00V010 and methods of using maize variety X00V010 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12349647
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03V419 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 X03V419 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03V419 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03V419, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03V419 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03V419 and methods of using maize variety X03V419 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12342783
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V885 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 X08V885 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V885 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V885, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V885 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V885 and methods of using maize variety X08V885 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12317826
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V060 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 X08V060 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V060 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V060, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V060 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V060 and methods of using maize variety X08V060 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12295320
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V903 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 X90V903 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V903 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V903, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V903 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V903 and methods of using maize variety X90V903 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12279580
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V879 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 X08V879 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V879 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V879, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V879 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V879 and methods of using maize variety X08V879 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12268154
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V047 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 X08V047 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V047 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V047, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V047 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V047 and methods of using maize variety X08V047 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12268155
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V056 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 X08V056 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V056 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V056, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V056 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V056 and methods of using maize variety X08V056 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12268156
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V217 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 X13V217 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V217 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V217, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V217 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V217 and methods of using maize variety X13V217 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12268153
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03V403 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 X03V403 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03V403 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03V403, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03V403 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03V403 and methods of using maize variety X03V403 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12262677
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80V617 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 X80V617 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80V617 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80V617, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80V617 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80V617 and methods of using maize variety X80V617 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12256699
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85R249 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 X85R249 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85R249 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85R249, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85R249 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85R249 and methods of using maize variety X85R249 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12256701
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V294 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 X95V294 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V294 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V294, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V294 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V294 and methods of using maize variety X95V294 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12256700
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05V410 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 X05V410 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05V410 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05V410, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05V410 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05V410 and methods of using maize variety X05V410 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12250914
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V901 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 X90V901 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V901 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V901, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V901 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V901 and methods of using maize variety X90V901 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Stipe Vujevic
  • Patent number: 12185688
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V284 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 X95V284 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V284 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V284, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V284 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V284 and methods of using maize variety X95V284 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas J Barker, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.