Patents by Inventor Lowell Glen Bradford

Lowell Glen Bradford 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).

  • Peach tree named 'PEARL PRINCESS IV'
    Publication number: 20160174439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early to mid season and requires about 450 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of June, with first picking on Jun. 20, 2014. The fruit is uniform, large in size, globose to oblate in shape, freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, pinkish white in flesh color, full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Cherry tree named 'GLENCREST'
    Publication number: 20160174434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid-May, with first picking on May 10, 2014. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sweet in flavor, oblate in shape, fairly freestone in type, firm in texture, red in flesh color, very dark red in skin color, and it has a short but strongly attached stem. The variety is very useful to cross pollinate ‘Glenred’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 12,859).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Cherry tree named 'GLENHEART'
    Publication number: 20160174433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium to large size, vigorous, hardy, self-unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 12, 2014. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, excellent in flavor with 22 to 26 brix, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, heat tolerant, very firm in texture, dark red in flesh color, dark red in skin color, and is strongly attached to a short stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Nectarine tree named 'Autumn Pearl'
    Publication number: 20150173275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The tree produces a small blossom and reniform leaf glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with first picking on Sep. 1, 2013. The fruit has a bitter kernel and is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a very good tasting balance of low acid and sugar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Peach tree named 'Summer Princess'
    Publication number: 20150173278
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late August, with first picking on Aug. 25, 2013. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, acidic with traditional peach flavor, nearly globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named 'Plumgiant II'
    Publication number: 20150173271
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific variety that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘Blackred V’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,576). The present variety produces a moderate amount of blossoms and pollen to entice strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 27, 2013. The fruit is large in size, full black in skin color, orange yellow in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Apricot tree named 'Golden Gem'
    Publication number: 20150173272
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, mid to late seasonal blooming, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 6, 2013. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, nearly globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and meaty in texture, orange yellow in flesh color, and orange yellow with some red blush in skin color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named 'Plumsweet XVI'
    Publication number: 20150173269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The present variety produces a heavy bloom with an abundant amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during July, with first picking on Jul. 8, 2013, and can hang on the tree for up to two weeks. The fruit is uniformly large in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, full red in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, firm in texture, juicy, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Apricot tree named ‘Golden Gem’
    Patent number: PP25743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, mid to late seasonal blooming, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 6, 2013. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, nearly globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and meaty in texture, orange yellow in flesh color, and orange yellow with some red blush in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Peach tree named ‘Pearl Princess XII’
    Patent number: PP25745
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late blooming season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the last half of August, with first picking on Aug. 20, 2013. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Peach tree named ‘Summer Princess’
    Patent number: PP25793
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late August, with first picking on Aug. 25, 2013. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, acidic with traditional peach flavor, nearly globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, virtually full red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Pearlicious XVI’
    Patent number: PP25828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety has large blossoms and blooms in the mid season, requiring about 550 chilling hours. The leaves are large and have globose glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid August, with first picking on Aug. 10, 2013. The fruit is large in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and very sweet in flavor, and the kernel has a bitter taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Autumn Pearl’
    Patent number: PP25829
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The tree produces a small blossom and reniform leaf glands. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with first picking on Sep. 1, 2013. The fruit has a bitter kernel and is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a very good tasting balance of low acid and sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Peach tree named ‘Sierra Princess’
    Patent number: PP25830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid to late blooming season and requires about 600 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early August with the first picking on Aug. 2, 2013. The fruit is uniform, large in size, globose in shape, freestone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, almost full red in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Sierra Pearl’
    Patent number: PP25848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 26, 2013. The fruit is medium in size, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and a tasty blend of acid and high sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumgiant II’
    Patent number: PP26033
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific variety that blooms during the mid to late season, such as ‘Blackred V’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,576). The present variety produces a moderate amount of blossoms and pollen to entice strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 27, 2013. The fruit is large in size, full black in skin color, orange yellow in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Blackred XX’
    Patent number: PP26054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a small size, weakly vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The present variety produces a heavy bloom with an abundant amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid October, with first picking on Oct. 10, 2013, and can hang on the tree for up to two weeks. The fruit is medium in size, black in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, orange in flesh color, firm in texture, and excellent flavor in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet XVI’
    Patent number: PP26055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The present variety produces a heavy bloom with an abundant amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during July, with first picking on Jul. 8, 2013, and can hang on the tree for up to two weeks. The fruit is uniformly large in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, full red in flesh color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, firm in texture, juicy, and very good in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Cherry tree named ‘El Capitan’
    Patent number: PP26315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cherry tree, Prunus avium, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self unfruitful, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid May, with first picking on May 17, 2013. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, very sweet in flavor, somewhat oblate in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, red to pink in flesh color, and very dark red in skin color, and it has a short but strongly attached stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon Michael Quisenberry
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Pearlicious X’
    Patent number: PP26797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms somewhat early and requires about 450 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in July, with first picking on Jul. 12, 2014. The fruit is medium to large in size, a tasty balance of acid and sugar in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, yellowish white in flesh color, and deep red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry