Patents by Inventor Margaret Worthington

Margaret Worthington 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).

  • NECTARINE TREE NAMED 'A-783CN'
    Publication number: 20240130260
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘A-783CN’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of ‘A-699N’ nectarine (female parent) x ‘A-717’ peach (male parent) in 2004, This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its white, mid-acid, non-meltin flesh, mid-season ripening, medium size, attractive appearance, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: John R. Clark, Margaret Worthington
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Effie’
    Patent number: PP31192
    Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘Effie’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Ark. 720 nectarine (female; non-patented) x Ark. 747 peach (male; non-patented) made in 2004. This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its firm fruit with non-melting white flesh, late ripening season, medium size, attractive appearance, high red skin color, excellent fruit quality, good flavor, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Margaret Worthington, John R. Clark
  • Peach tree named ‘Whitewater’
    Patent number: PP35017
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree named ‘Whitewater’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of ‘White County’ (female parent; U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,742) x ‘Souvenirs’ peach (male parent; U.S. Plant Pat. No. 26,920) is provided. This new peach tree cultivar can be distinguished by its white, low-acid, slow-melting flesh, early-season ripening, attractive appearance, postharvest performance, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: John R. Clark, Margaret Worthington