Patents by Inventor Michael Shaun Townsend

Michael Shaun Townsend 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).

  • HOP VARIETY NAMED 'OR91331'
    Publication number: 20190208680
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant cultivar named ‘OR91331’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early mature date, resistance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis [Walk.] U. Braun & S. Takam); vigorous with high yield potential; high alpha acids ; high oil content; and high amounts of some essential oil components implicated in driving beer flavor and aroma such as myrcene, cymene, methyl heptanoate, linalool, citronellol, and terpineol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Hop plant named ‘OR91331’
    Patent number: PP31042
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant cultivar named ‘OR91331’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early mature date, resistance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis [Wallr.] U. Braun & S. Takam); vigorous with high yield potential; high alpha acids; high oil content; and high amounts of some essential oil components implicated in driving beer flavor and aroma such as myrcene, cymene, methyl heptanoate, linalool, citronellol, and terpineol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Hop plant named ‘IH101033’
    Patent number: PP34781
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant cultivar named ‘IH101033’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early maturity date in Oregon's Willamette Valley; tolerance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson); vigor with potentially high yield; low alpha acids content; typically high beta acids content; low total essential oil content; and unique amounts of 19 essential oil components implicated in beer flavor and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Indie Hops, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Hop plant named ‘IH13022’
    Patent number: PP35580
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant cultivar named ‘IH13022’ is disclosed, characterized by its maturity date, tolerance to downy mildew, yield, essential oil content, alpha acid content, and beta acid content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Indie Hops, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend
  • Hop plant named ‘IH151343’
    Patent number: PP36734
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant cultivar named ‘IH151343’ is disclosed, characterized by its tolerance to downy and powdery mildews, concentration of beta acids, oil content, and essential oil profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: Indie Hops, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend