Patents by Inventor Doug Keithly

Doug Keithly 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).

  • Publication number: 20170135260
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Bartlett pear tree named ‘Russetted Bartlett’ characterized particularly by producing fruit that has the overall appearance of a typical Bartlett pear, but is somewhat larger, totally russetted at maturity, and ripens later than typical Bartlett fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Doug Keithly
  • Publication number: 20160044844
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Asia pear tree named ‘Peggy Pear’ characterized particularly by the turbinate shape of its fruit, its russet color, and its ripening at about September 20th in Yakima, Wash., which is about thirty (30) days earlier than the “A-Ri-Rang” variety, and by the pear's hardiness, characterized in that it can be stored at 32° F. through the winter and maintain its quality until about May.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: Doug Keithly
  • Patent number: PP28773
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bartlett pear tree named ‘Russetted Bartlett’ characterized particularly by producing fruit that has the overall appearance of a typical Bartlett pear, but is somewhat larger, totally russetted at maturity, and ripens later than typical Bartlett fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
    Inventor: Doug Keithly
  • Patent number: PP29880
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Asian pear tree named ‘Peggy Pear’ characterized particularly by the globose to slightly turbinate shape of its fruit, its russet color at maturity, the thinner texture of the skin of the fruit of the ‘Peggy Pear’ compared to the skin of the fruit of its parent, the ‘A-Ri-Rang’, at maturity and its ripening at about September 20th in Yakima, Wash., which is about thirty (30) days earlier than the ‘A-Ri-Rang’ cultivar, and by the pear's hardiness, characterized in that it can be stored at 32° F. through the winter and maintain its quality until about May.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
    Inventor: Doug Keithly