Patents by Inventor Joseph T. Metzler

Joseph T. Metzler 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).

  • GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH GRAY LEAF SPOT IN MAIZE
    Publication number: 20150167105
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for identifying maize plants that have decreased gray leaf spot. The methods use molecular markers to identify and to select plants with decreased gray leaf spot or to identify and deselect plants with increased gray leaf spot. Maize plants generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Jafar Mammadov, Jerry R. Rice, Wei Chen, Yanxin Star Gao, Joseph T. Metzler, Ruihua Ren
  • Machine for the field inoculation of corn with bacterial pathogens
    Patent number: 8464465
    Abstract: An inoculation apparatus is disclosed whereby plants may be inoculated with a pathogen. The inoculation apparatus may includes a plurality of wound members and one or more pads. The pathogen is provided in an inoculum. In one example, the pressure of the inoculum is up to about 2 psi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Agrigenetics Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph T. Metzler
  • Machine for the field inoculation of corn with bacterial pathogens
    Patent number: 7905054
    Abstract: An inoculation apparatus is disclosed whereby plants may be inoculated with a pathogen. The inoculation apparatus may includes a plurality of wound members and one or more pads. The pathogen is provided in an inoculum. In one example, the pressure of the inoculum is up to about 2 psi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Agrigenetics Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph T. Metzler
  • Map holder
    Patent number: 5390957
    Abstract: A map holder is attached to a ski pole. The map is attached to the left side of the planar material of the holder using adhesive tabs. The map is attached to the right side of the planar material of the holder using a strap. The strap is free floating in its midregion relative the planar material. The map is attached to the free floating region of the strap which allows the map to roll up free floating on its own radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph T. Metzler