Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Corbin

Thomas C. Corbin 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: 9854766
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB30AP15 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB30AP15, cells from soybean variety XB30AP15, plants of soybean XB30AP15, and plant parts of soybean variety XB30AP15. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB30AP15 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB30AP15, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB30AP15, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB30AP15. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB30AP15 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9854767
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB39Q15R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB39Q15R, cells from soybean variety XB39Q15R, plants of soybean XB39Q15R, and plant parts of soybean variety XB39Q15R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB39Q15R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB39Q15R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB39Q15R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB39Q15R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB39Q15R are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Leon George Streit
  • Publication number: 20170342509
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Hong Lu, Feng Han, Scott A. Sebastian, Donald Kyle, Paul A. Stephens, Thomas C. Corbin, Jeffrey A. Thompson
  • Patent number: 9763402
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP48012 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP48012, cells from soybean variety XBP48012, plants of soybean XBP48012, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP48012. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP48012 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP48012, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP48012, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP48012. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP48012 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Thompson, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9745637
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Hong Lu, Feng Han, Scott A. Sebastian, Donald Kyle, Paul A. Stephens, Thomas C. Corbin, Jeffrey A. Thompson
  • Patent number: 9743609
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP38014R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP38014R, cells from soybean variety XBP38014R, plants of soybean XBP38014R, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP38014R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP38014R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP38014R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP38014R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP38014R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP38014R are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Debra Kay Steiger, Leon George Streit
  • Patent number: 9549518
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP37012 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP37012, cells from soybean variety XBP37012, plants of soybean XBP37012, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP37012. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP37012 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP37012, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP37012, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP37012. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP37012 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Debra K Steiger
  • Patent number: 9549517
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP33010 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP33010, cells from soybean variety XBP33010, plants of soybean XBP33010, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP33010. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP33010 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP33010, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP33010, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP33010. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP33010 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Catlynn G Salois, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9538720
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP39010 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP39010, cells from soybean variety XBP39010, plants of soybean XBP39010, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP39010. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP39010 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP39010, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP39010, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP39010. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP39010 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Leon G Streit
  • Patent number: 9521820
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP32009 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP32009, cells from soybean variety XBP32009, plants of soybean XBP32009, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP32009. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP32009 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP32009, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP32009, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP32009. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP32009 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9516842
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB29AE14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB29AE14, cells from soybean variety XB29AE14, plants of soybean XB29AE14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB29AE14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB29AE14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB29AE14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB29AE14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB29AE14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB29AE14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian A Carden, Donald Kyle, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9516848
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP34010 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP34010, cells from soybean variety XBP34010, plants of soybean XBP34010, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP34010. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP34010 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP34010, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP34010, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP34010. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP34010 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian A Carden, Donald Kyle, Thomas C Corbin, Leon G Streit
  • Patent number: 9516846
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP29008 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP29008, cells from soybean variety XBP29008, plants of soybean XBP29008, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP29008. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP29008 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP29008, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP29008, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP29008. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP29008 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian A Carden, Donald Kyle, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9363971
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB47N14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB47N14, cells from soybean variety XB47N14, plants of soybean XB47N14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB47N14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB47N14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB47N14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB47N14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB47N14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB47N14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Thompson, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9345219
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB36M14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB36M14, cells from soybean variety XB36M14, plants of soybean XB36M14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB36M14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB36M14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB36M14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB36M14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB36M14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB36M14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Thompson, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9345218
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB46P14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB46P14, cells from soybean variety XB46P14, plants of soybean XB46P14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB46P14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB46P14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB46P14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB46P14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB46P14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB46P14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Thompson, Thomas C Corbin
  • Patent number: 9320236
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XR39E14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XR39E14, cells from soybean variety XR39E14, plants of soybean XR39E14, and plant parts of soybean variety XR39E14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XR39E14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XR39E14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XR39E14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XR39E14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XR39E14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Steven R Schnebly, Jordan Spear
  • Patent number: 9320237
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB36K14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB36K14, cells from soybean variety XB36K14, plants of soybean XB36K14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB36K14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB36K14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB36K14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB36K14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB36K14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB36K14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Leon G Streit
  • Patent number: 9313993
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB36L14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB36L14, cells from soybean variety XB36L14, plants of soybean XB36L14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB36L14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB36L14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB36L14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB36L14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB36L14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB36L14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas C Corbin, Debra K Steiger
  • Patent number: 9313991
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB44L14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB44L14, cells from soybean variety XB44L14, plants of soybean XB44L14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB44L14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB44L14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB44L14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB44L14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB44L14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB44L14 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Thompson, Thomas C Corbin