Patents by Inventor STEVEN TYLER THORNTON

STEVEN TYLER THORNTON 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).

  • Patent number: 11963500
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N926 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N926 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N926 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N926, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N926 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N926 and methods of using maize variety X18N926 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11864519
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R495 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R495 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R495 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R495, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R495 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R495 and methods of using maize variety X18R495 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Calvin Murphy, Jr., Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11856906
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R501 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R501 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R501 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R501, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R501 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R501 and methods of using maize variety X18R501 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Calvin Murphy, Jr., Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11832573
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R493 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R493 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R493 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R493, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R493 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R493 and methods of using maize variety X18R493 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Calvin Murphy, Jr., Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11825791
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R506 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R506 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R506 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R506, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R506 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R506 and methods of using maize variety X18R506 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Calvin Murphy, Jr., Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11818996
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R499 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R499 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R499 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R499, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R499 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R499 and methods of using maize variety X18R499 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Calvin Murphy, Jr., Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11666018
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P228 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P228 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P228 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P228, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P228 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P228 and methods of using maize variety X18P228 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11641822
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P234 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P234 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P234 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P234, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P234 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P234 and methods of using maize variety X18P234 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Jill Renee Lennon, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Jennifer Ann Steinke, Steven Tyler Thornton, Adam Kyle Thurston
  • Patent number: 11638408
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PYUV10 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PYUV10 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PYUV10 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PYUV10 or a locus conversion of 1PYUV10 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Preston Gorman, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11582931
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P232 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P232 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P232 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P232, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P232 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P232 and methods of using maize variety X18P232 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11576333
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P222 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P222 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P222 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P222, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P222 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P222 and methods of using maize variety X18P222 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11540467
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P235 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P235 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P235 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P235, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P235 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P235 and methods of using maize variety X18P235 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11533881
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N897 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N897 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N897 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N897, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N897 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N897 and methods of using maize variety X18N897 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11470803
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4C13 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4C13 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4C13 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4C13 or a locus conversion of PH4C13 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11252897
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R892 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R892 and methods of using maize variety X18R892 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Daniel Preston Gorman, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11212997
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R893 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R893 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R893 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R893, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R893 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R893 and methods of using maize variety X18R893 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Daniel Preston Gorman, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 11191237
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4C1K and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4C1K with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4C1K through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4C1K or a locus conversion of PH4C1K with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 10918047
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N892 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N892 and methods of using maize variety X18N892 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Patent number: 10881070
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N907 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N907 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N907 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N907, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N907 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N907 and methods of using maize variety X18N907 are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph D Anderson, Terry R Colbert, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Daniel Preston Gorman, Thomas Russell Henry, Jill Renee Lennon, Katherine Lisko Madden, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Jason Michael Prothro, Steven Tyler Thornton
  • Publication number: 20200390051
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4C1K and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4C1K with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4C1K through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4C1K or a locus conversion of PH4C1K with another maize variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: TERRY R. COLBERT, STEVEN TYLER THORNTON