Patents by Inventor Terry A. Bacon

Terry A. Bacon 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: 20150128317
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a medium sized, broad, green ellipsoid berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortythree’ are firm and very juicy. The new variety ‘Sugrafortythree’ is characterized by a late ripening period and ripens most similarly to ‘Autumn King’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,284). In the Bakersfield, Calif. area the new variety ‘Sugrafortythree’ has a harvest start date of October 1 compared to September 15th for ‘Autumn King’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150128316
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot tree, Prunus armeniaca cv. ‘Suaprithirteen’ is characterized by having large fruit, a later harvest time and fewer incidences of split and shattered stones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150121577
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfive’ is characterized by early ripening fruit that has dark greyed-purple skin and red flesh, is high in sugar, has low acidity, is very juicy and has mild flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150121578
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentythree’ is characterized by early ripening, and large sized fruit with a mildly tart-sweet flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20150101088
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortysix’ is characterized by a dark-purple dappled skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Sun World, International LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20140137303
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentyfour’ is characterized by early ripening, large sized fruit, lower chilling requirements and nearly 100% over-color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Sun World International. LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20140033379
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a large sized, green, oval berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortytwo’ are firm, very juicy, have high sugar content and a fruity flavor. Ripening of the new variety takes place about 1 month earlier than the comparable variety ‘Sugrathirtyfive’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,491) but the berry has similar shape and appearance. The new variety has an oval berry shape compared to the elongated shape for the comparable variety Thompson (unpatented), with similar ripening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20140026265
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supecheighteen’ is characterized by fruit with large size, early ripening, later blooming and early harvest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20130125273
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20130125272
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfour’ is characterized by large fruit with yellow skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22430
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyone’ is characterized by red flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22448
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentytwo’ is characterized by early harvest and large sized fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22588
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechseventeen’ is characterized by fruit with large size, dark over-color and an early harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23479
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing uniform, oval, black, berries. The berries have a medium sugar content and a slightly fruity flavor. Harvest of the new variety starts 7-10 days earlier than harvest of the comparable variety ‘Summer Royal’ (unpatented).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23480
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized in that it produces a medium sized, green, near-round berry that ripens very early in the season and has a rudimentary seed trace. The berries of ‘Sugrafortyone’ are firm, slightly juicy, have medium sugar content and a Muscat flavor. Ripening of the new variety takes place about 5 weeks earlier than the comparable variety ‘Sugraeighteen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,820), and the new variety has near-round berry shape compared to oval shape for the comparable variety ‘Sugraone’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,106).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23722
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyfour’ is characterized by large fruit with yellow skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23780
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP24250
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a large sized, green, oval berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortytwo’ are firm, very juicy, have high sugar content and a fruity flavor. Ripening of the new variety takes place about 1 month earlier than the comparable variety ‘Sugrathirtyfive’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,491) but the berry has similar shape and appearance. The new variety has an oval berry shape compared to the elongated shape for the comparable variety Thompson (unpatented), with similar ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP24491
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supecheighteen’ is characterized by fruit with large size, early ripening, later blooming and early harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP25284
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica ‘Sunectwentyfour’ is characterized by early ripening, large sized fruit, lower chilling requirements and nearly 100% over-color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon