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).

  • Peach tree named 'Supechseventeen'
    Publication number: 20110179537
    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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Nectarine tree named 'Sunectwentytwo'
    Publication number: 20110179536
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentytwo’ is characterized by early harvest and large sized fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Plum tree named 'Suplumfortytwo'
    Publication number: 20110179535
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortytwo’ is characterized by large fruit with black skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Plum tree named 'Suplumfortyone'
    Publication number: 20110179534
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyone’ is characterized by red flesh color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Grapevine plant named 'Sugrathirtysix'
    Publication number: 20110119798
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing early ripening, round berries with uniform red colored berry skin. The berries have high sugar content and a mild, sweet Muscat flavor. A cluster of fruit has good attachment, but is not as compact as those of other comparable varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, Michael Striem
  • PLUM TREE NAMED 'SUPLUMTHIRTYNINE'
    Publication number: 20110107480
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtynine’ is characterized by ripening very late in the harvest season, about three weeks later than ‘Suplumsix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747). The new variety is further characterized by relatively large-sized fruit for the season and amber-colored flesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry Bacon
  • PLUM TREE NAMED 'SUPLUMFORTY'
    Publication number: 20110107479
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumforty’ is characterized by ripening mid-season. The new variety is further characterized by dark skin and reddish flesh color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • PLUM TREE NAMED 'SUPLUMTHIRTYEIGHT'
    Publication number: 20080134379
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyeight’ is characterized by ripening very early in the harvest season, about ten days earlier than ‘Red Beaut’ (unpatented). The new variety is further characterized by relatively large-sized fruit for the season, smooth black skin, juicy amber flesh that has a sugar content of approximately 15° brix, and early full bloom compared to ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented). The winter chilling requirement is estimated to be approximately 300 hours at or below approximately 7.2° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry Bacon
  • Plum tree named "Suplumthirtyseven"
    Publication number: 20070220638
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyseven’ characterized by heavy and consistent production of early-season yellow-fleshed purple-black plums that have aromatic sweet flavor, excellent juiciness, and high sugar content (17 degrees brix). The combined traits of the new variety constitute superior quality relative to other commercial plum varieties ripening in ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented) ripening season in the San Joaquin Valley, Calif.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, David Cain
  • Plum tree named 'Suplumthirtysix'
    Publication number: 20070163011
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumthirtysix’ that is characterized by heavy and consistent production of late season large (70mm) elongated fruit, often having a prominent tip. The flesh is amber-colored with a crisp, very juicy texture, aromatic flavor, high sugar content (19° brix), and low acidity. The fruit skin is reddish-black with a neutral flavor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, David Cain
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Sunectwentyone’
    Patent number: PP18114
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, prunus persica var. ‘Sunectwentyone’ that possesses a relatively low chilling requirement of 250 hours at or below 7.2° C.; heavy production of relatively large (66 mm), very firm fruit that can be harvested about May 8-15 in Kern County, Calif., (about 4 days after ‘April Glo’ nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7305)). The nectarine fruit is bright red with bright yellow flesh that is moderately juicy, very firm, and tart-sweet with 12 brix. The plant has a relatively low tendency for split-pits, russeting, and thrips damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtyseven’
    Patent number: PP18690
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyseven’ characterized by heavy and consistent production of early-season yellow-fleshed purple-black plums that have aromatic sweet flavor, excellent juiciness, and high sugar content (17 degrees brix). The combined traits of the new variety constitute superior quality relative to other commercial plum varieties ripening in ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented) ripening season in the San Joaquin Valley, Calif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Bacon, David W. Cain
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtyeight’
    Patent number: PP18739
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyeight’ is characterized by ripening very early in the harvest season, about ten days earlier than ‘Red Beaut’ (unpatented). The new variety is further characterized by relatively large-sized fruit for the season, smooth black skin, juicy amber flesh that has a sugar content of approximately 15° brix, and early full bloom compared to ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented). The winter chilling requirement is estimated to be approximately 300 hours at or below approximately 7.2° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtysix’
    Patent number: PP19023
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumthirtysix’ that is characterized by heavy and consistent production of late season large (70 mm) elongated fruit, often having a prominent tip. The flesh is amber-colored with a crisp, very juicy texture, aromatic flavor, high sugar content (19° brix), and low acidity. The fruit skin is reddish-black with a neutral flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Bacon, David W. Cain
  • Plum tree named ‘suplumthirtyone’
    Patent number: PP19064
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large (about 65 mm) fruit in late July and early August in Kern County, California. The fruit skin has a smooth yellow finish with mildly-tart flavor, while the flesh color is yellow, with crisp, juicy texture. The flavor is sweet with high sugar levels (about 18° brix), and balancing acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain
  • Peach tree named ‘Supechsiteen’
    Patent number: PP20182
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechsixteen’ is characterized by low chilling requirement (about 200 hours at or below 7.2° C.), early harvest (May 8 near Wasco, Kern County, Calif.), approximately 90-100% red over-color, bright yellow background color and flesh color, excellent eating quality with crisp-juicy non-melting texture and relatively high soluble solids (13% brix) for an early-season peach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumforty’
    Patent number: PP21864
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumforty’ is characterized by ripening mid-season. The new variety is further characterized by dark skin and reddish flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtynine’
    Patent number: PP21865
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtynine’ is characterized by ripening very late in the harvest season, about three weeks later than ‘Suplumsix’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747). The new variety is further characterized by relatively large-sized fruit for the season and amber-colored flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry Bacon
  • Grapevine plant named ‘Sugrathirtysix’
    Patent number: PP22078
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing early ripening, round berries with uniform red colored berry skin. The berries have high sugar content and a mild, sweet Muscat flavor. A cluster of fruit has good attachment, but is not as compact as those of other comparable varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, Michael Striem
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumfortytwo’
    Patent number: PP22403
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortytwo’ is characterized by large fruit with black skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon