Patents by Inventor Mary Hockenberry Meyer

Mary Hockenberry Meyer 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).

  • Schizachyrium plant named ‘MinnblueA’
    Patent number: PP17310
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium, ‘MinnblueA’, that is characterized by its tall, narrow, upright form that does not lodge and its unique foliage color that is blue with highlights of burgundy in summer changing to a bright mixture of colors in fall including tones of purple, blue, red, pink, burgundy, and orange. ‘MinnblueA’ is further characterized by its ability to grow in a wide range of soil types including heavy clay, dry, and alkaline soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventor: Mary Hockenberry Meyer
  • plant named ‘MNYG318153’
    Patent number: PP33776
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Sorghastrum plant named ‘MNYG318153’ that is characterized by its upright growth habit that does not lodge or fall over, its wide foliage that is olive green in color, its early blooming habit, and its large flowers that are yellow in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventor: Mary Hockenberry Meyer