Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Ian Graham

Geoffrey Ian Graham 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: 9968060
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K543 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 X13K543 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K543 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K543, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K543. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K543.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Fox, Geoffrey Ian Graham, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Sara Jane Lira, Andrew Jon Ross, Luis A Verde Chifflet
  • Patent number: 9955642
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H123 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 X13H123 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H123 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H123, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H123. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H123.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian M Anderson, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Russell Fox, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 9814203
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H806 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 X08H806 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H806 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H806, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H806. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H806.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Barker, Geoffrey Ian Graham, Sara Jane Lira, Brandon Michael Wardyn
  • Patent number: 9807970
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH24R7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH24R7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24R7 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 PH24R7 or a locus conversion of PH24R7 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Ian Graham, Sara Jane Lira
  • Patent number: 9775319
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H947 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 X13H947 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H947 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H947, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H947. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H947.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Everton Alen Brenner, Terry R Colbert, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 9686930
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13F324 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 X13F324 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13F324 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13F324, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13F324. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13F324.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Edward Henke, Sara Jane Lira, Elliot Lee Heffner, Luis A Verde Chifflet, Russell Fox, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 9642328
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TJA and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH1TJA with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TJA 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 PH1TJA or a locus conversion of PH1TJA with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sara Jane Lira, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 9374966
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TJD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TJD with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TJD 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 PH1TJD or a locus conversion of PH1TJD with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sara Jane Lira, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 9307719
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D073 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 X13D073 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D073 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D073, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D073. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D073.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 9119363
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05D977 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 X05D977 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05D977 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05D977, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05D977. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05D977.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Craig Kevern, Geoffrey Ian Graham, Joseph Kevin Gogerty
  • Patent number: 9072234
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13A463 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 X13A463 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13A463 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13A463, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13A463. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13A463.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventors: Luis A. Verde Chifflet, Geoffrey Ian Graham, Gary Edward Henke
  • Patent number: 8993859
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D062 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 X13D062 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D062 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D062, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D062. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D062.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Andrew Jon Ross, Matthew David Smalley, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 8987566
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C791 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 X13C791 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C791 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C791, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C791. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C791.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Gary Edward Henke, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 8865981
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B630 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 X13B630 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B630 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B630, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B630. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B630.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: William Andrew Wilson, Geoffrey Ian Graham
  • Patent number: 8865977
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A238 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 X08A238 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A238 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A238, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A238. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A238.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: William Andrew Wilson, Geoffrey Ian Graham, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 8853502
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A233 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 X08A233 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A233 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A233, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A233. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A233.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Geoffrey Ian Graham, Gary Edward Henke
  • Patent number: 8785749
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C696 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 X13C696 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C696 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C696, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C696. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C696.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Ian Graham, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Russell L. Fox, Sara Jane Helland
  • Patent number: 8766060
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C963 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 X08C963 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C963 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C963, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C963. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C963.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Geoffrey Ian Graham, Russell L. Fox
  • Patent number: 8766057
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B631 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 X13B631 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B631 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B631, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B631. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B631.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Michael Phillip Jines, Geoffrey Ian Graham, Stephen Michael Dofing, Gary Edward Henke
  • Patent number: 8680379
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A234 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 X08A234 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A234 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A234, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A234. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A234.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Matthew David Smalley, Geoffrey Ian Graham