Patents by Inventor Jacque Hockenson

Jacque Hockenson 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).

  • Immature ear photometry in maize
    Patent number: 9933405
    Abstract: Methods for evaluating one or more immature ears of maize are presented in which digital imagery and image processing are used to assess physical properties of immature maize ears that are correlated with yield and other yield-related traits. Also provided are methods for identifying leads using immature ear photometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Guofu Li, Travis A Hanselman, Jacque Hockenson, Dale F Loussaert, Timothy Michael Moriarty, Rachael Woods
  • IMMATURE EAR PHOTOMETRY IN MAIZE
    Publication number: 20160223507
    Abstract: Methods for evaluating one or more immature ears of maize are presented in which digital imagery and image processing are used to assess physical properties of immature maize ears that are correlated with yield and other yield-related traits. Also provided are methods for identifying leads using immature ear photometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Guofu Li, TRAVIS A. HANSELMAN, Jacque Hockenson, Dale F. Loussaert, Timothy Michael Moriarty, Rachael Woods
  • Immature ear photometry in maize
    Patent number: 9335313
    Abstract: Methods for evaluating one or more immature ears of maize are presented in which digital imagery and image processing are used to assess physical properties of immature maize ears that are correlated with yield and other yield-related traits. Also provided are methods for identifying leads using immature ear photometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Guofu Li, Travis A. Hanselman, Jacque Hockenson, Dale F. Loussaert, Timothy Michael Moriarty, Rachael Woods
  • IMMATURE EAR PHOTOMETRY IN MAIZE
    Publication number: 20140376782
    Abstract: Methods for evaluating one or more immature ears of maize are presented in which digital imagery and image processing are used to assess physical properties of immature maize ears that are correlated with yield and other yield-related traits. Also provided are methods for identifying leads using immature ear photometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Guofu Li, Travis A. Hanselman, Jacque Hockenson, Dale F. Loussaert, Timothy Michael Moriarty, Rachael Woods