Patents by Inventor John Reuben Clark

John Reuben Clark 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: 20150040277
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named ‘Gratitude’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1925 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; female)×A-1581 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; male). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, green, crisp berries with neutral flavor and resists cracking from rainfall at maturity. The fruit grows in large tight clusters, the vines have medium vigor, and the plants are healthy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore
  • Publication number: 20150040276
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named ‘Hope’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1562 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)×A-1704 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its very tight large clusters, fruity flavor, high yields, medium vigor, and healthy plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore
  • Publication number: 20150020246
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘Osage’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection A-1719T (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×A-2108T (non-patented, unreleased genotype) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its excellent flavor, thornless canes, even drupelet fill and lack of white drupelets on berries, medium berry size, excellent postharvest storage potential, mid-early season ripening, high yields and healthy plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Publication number: 20140373228
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blackberry plant named ‘Amara’ as described and shown herein. ‘Amara’ has a primocane fruiting habit on a thornless plant, coupled with high fruit quality (visually attractive with excellent flavor, firmness, and low regression to red drupelets in post harvest).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Hortifrut S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Pilar Banados Ortiz, Alejandra Andrea Salgado Rojas, John Reuben Clark
  • Publication number: 20140196182
    Abstract: A new and distinct primocane-fruiting cultivar of Blackberry plant named “Camila” as described and shown herein. Distinctive characteristics of “Camila” include its earliness, thornless stems, large sized fruit and sweetness without bitter aftertaste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Hortifrut S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Pilar Banados Ortiz, Alejandra Andrea Salgado Rojas, John Reuben Clark
  • Publication number: 20140041087
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blackberry plant named ‘Emilia’ as described and shown herein. Distinctive characteristics of ‘Emilia’ include its earliness, thornless stems, large sized fruit and sweetness without bitter aftertaste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Hortifrut S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Pilar Bañados Ortiz, Alejandra Andrea Salgado Rojas, Jessica Maria González Mahan, John Reuben Clark
  • Publication number: 20130174305
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-77’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989)×Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,510) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting trait with attractive, large fruit with excellent flavor, excellent plant health, and erect canes and enhanced performance for fruit set and development in high summer temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Publication number: 20120151645
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘Reuben’, which is primarily characterized by its primocane fruiting habit, large fruit size, high quality, and high productivity, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, Jane Fairlie
  • Publication number: 20090307810
    Abstract: A grape cultivar particularly distinguished by large, seedless, black-skinned berries, large clusters, with a mid to late season of ripening, high productivity and good vine health, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Publication number: 20090288233
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘Natchez’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. 2005 (non-patented)×Ark. 1857 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its high yields, large fruit size, good fruit quality, early season fruit ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and healthy plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Patent number: PP16989
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a a hand pollinated cross of Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,510)×Arkansas selection 830 is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting habit, potential high yields, medium to large fruit size, and good fruit quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Patent number: PP17162
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry variety which originated from seed produced by a a hand pollinated cross of Navaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,679)×Arkansas selection 1506 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry variety can be distinguished by its high fruit yields, large fruit size, erect thornless canes, mid-season ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and good fruit quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: University of Arkansas division of Agriculture
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Patent number: PP17742
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct peach variety which originated from a hand pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (non-patented)×Ark. 433N (non-patented) made in 1993 at the University of Arkansas Fruit Substation, Clarksville. This new peach variety can be distinguished by its features of mid-season ripening, high yields of high-quality, attractive, freestone, firm, low-acid, white-flesh fruits, and good plant vigor along with good resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: University of Arkansas, division of Agriculture
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Patent number: PP17911
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct peach variety which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. 371 (non-patented) and Ark. 367 (non-patented) is provided. This new peach variety can be distinguished by its features of early mid-season ripening, high yields of high-quality, attractive, clingstone, very firm white-flesh fruits, and good plant vigor along with good resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: University of Arkansas, division of Agriculture
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Patent number: PP20745
    Abstract: A grape cultivar particularly distinguished by large, seedless, black-skinned berries, large clusters, with a mid to late season of ripening, high productivity and good vine health, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, N.A.
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Patent number: PP20891
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘Natchez’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. 2005 (non-patented)×Ark. 1857 (non-patented) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its high yields, large fruit size, good fruit quality, early season fruit ripening, prolific fruiting row establishment, and healthy plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Patent number: PP22449
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-45’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of Ark. Selection APF-1 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)×APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its very firm fruit with excellent postharvest handling potential, medium-large size, attractive fruit appearance, very good flavor, excellent plant health, and cane erectness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark
  • Patent number: PP22464
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct peach tree cultivar named ‘White Diamond’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 392 (female, non-patented, unreleased genotype)בWhite River’ (male, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 15,159) is provided. This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its late-season maturity, firm flesh, low-acid flavor, large freestone fruits and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore
  • Patent number: PP23497
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘Reuben’, which is primarily characterized by its primocane fruiting habit, large fruit size, high quality, and high productivity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hargreaves Plants Ltd
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, Jane Fairlie
  • Patent number: PP24249
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-77’ which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of APF-12 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,989)×Arapaho (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,510) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its primocane-fruiting trait with attractive, large fruit with excellent flavor, excellent plant health, and erect canes and enhanced performance for fruit set and development in high summer temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The University of Arkansas
    Inventor: John Reuben Clark