Patents by Inventor Mark J. Messmer

Mark J. Messmer 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).

  • Inbred corn line ZS02433
    Patent number: 6329578
    Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS02433. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS02433 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS02433 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS02433 with at least one other corn line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Advanta Technology Limited
    Inventors: Richard G. Stelpflug, Mark J. Messmer
  • Inbred corn line ZS1202
    Patent number: 5602315
    Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS1202. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS1202 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS1202 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS1202 with at least one other corn line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Zenco (No. 4) Limited
    Inventors: Mark J. Messmer, Richard G. Stelpflug
  • Inbred corn line ZS1783
    Patent number: 5602316
    Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS1783. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS1783 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS1783 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS1783 with at least one other corn line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Zenco (No 4) Limited
    Inventors: Richard G. Stelpflug, Mark J. Messmer
  • Inbred corn line designated ZS0560
    Patent number: 5585533
    Abstract: An inbred corn line designated ZS0560, including plants of ZS0560 and pollen and seed of such plants. Also, a method of producing a corn plant by crossing ZS0560 either with itself or with another corn line and the first generation plants and seeds produced by such crosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Scott N. Kelly, Mark J. Messmer
  • Inbred corn line designated ZS0853
    Patent number: 5585534
    Abstract: An inbred corn line designated ZS0853, including plants of ZS0853 and pollen and seed of such plants. Also, a method of producing a corn plant by crossing ZS0853 either with itself or with another corn line and the first generation plants and seeds produced by such crosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Scott N. Kelley, Mark J. Messmer
  • Inbred corn line ZS1284
    Patent number: 5569820
    Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS1284. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS1284 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS1284 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS1284 with at least one other corn line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Richard G. Stelpflug, Mark J. Messmer