Patents by Inventor William Waycott

William Waycott 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: 20240068051
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods related to selective inhibition of PPO11 and use for improving shelf life of a plant or parts thereof. In accordance with the invention, for example, compositions for topical application to a plant or part thereof, are provided that can reduce browning of the plant or part thereof to extend shelf life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Michele Feikert, Byron Froman, Graeme S. Garvey, Leo Kelly, William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11785906
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SV2988LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV2988LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV2988LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV2988LG, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11766009
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SVLD1830. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SVLD1830, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SVLD1830 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SVLD1830, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11766010
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SV2867LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV2867LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV2867LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV2867LG, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11674190
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods related to selective inhibition of PPO11 and use for improving shelf life of a plant or parts thereof. In accordance with the invention, for example, compositions for topical application to a plant or part thereof, are provided that can reduce browning of the plant or part thereof to extend shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele Feikert, Byron Froman, Graeme S. Garvey, Leo Kelly, William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11659797
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the romaine lettuce cultivar designated cv. Toro. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of romaine lettuce cv. Toro, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of romaine lettuce cv. Toro with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of romaine lettuce line cv. Toro, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Nipomo Native Seeds, LLC
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20230123078
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SV2988LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV2988LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV2988LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV2988LG, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20230121107
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SV2867LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV2867LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV2867LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV2867LG, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20230109962
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SVLD1830. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SVLD1830, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SVLD1830 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SVLD1830, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11576320
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the greenleaf lettuce cultivar designated cv. Tejon. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of greenleaf lettuce cv. Tejon, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of greenleaf lettuce cv. Tejon with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of greenleaf lettuce line cv. Tejon, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nipomo Native Seeds, LLC
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11576321
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the greenleaf lettuce cultivar designated cv. Avila. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of greenleaf lettuce cv. Avila, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of greenleaf lettuce cv. Avila with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of greenleaf lettuce line cv. Avila, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nipomo Native Seeds, LLC
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11576319
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the redleaf lettuce cultivar designated cv. Crimson Tide. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of redleaf lettuce cv. Crimson Tide, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of redleaf lettuce cv. Crimson Tide with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of redleaf lettuce line cv. Crimson Tide, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nipomo Native Seeds, LLC
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11576323
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the romaine lettuce cultivar designated cv. Ranger. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of romaine lettuce cv. Ranger, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of romaine lettuce cv. Ranger with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of romaine lettuce line cv. Ranger, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nipomo Native Seeds, LLC
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 11576322
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the romaine lettuce cultivar designated cv. Lompoc. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of romaine lettuce cv. Lompoc, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of romaine lettuce cv. Lompoc with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of romaine lettuce line cv. Lompoc, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nipomo Native Seeds, LLC
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20220272921
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the greenleaf lettuce cultivar designated cv. Avila. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of greenleaf lettuce cv. Avila, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of greenleaf lettuce cv. Avila with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of greenleaf lettuce line cv. Avila, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT
  • Publication number: 20220272922
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the romaine lettuce cultivar designated cv. Lompoc. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of romaine lettuce cv. Lompoc, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of romaine lettuce cv. Lompoc with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of romaine lettuce line cv. Lompoc, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT
  • Publication number: 20220272923
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the romaine lettuce cultivar designated cv. Ranger. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of romaine lettuce cv. Ranger, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of romaine lettuce cv. Ranger with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of romaine lettuce line cv. Ranger, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT
  • Publication number: 20220272924
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the romaine lettuce cultivar designated cv. Toro. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of romaine lettuce cv. Toro, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of romaine lettuce cv. Toro with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of romaine lettuce line cv. Toro, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT
  • Publication number: 20220272920
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the greenleaf lettuce cultivar designated cv. Tejon. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of greenleaf lettuce cv. Tejon, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of greenleaf lettuce cv. Tejon with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of greenleaf lettuce line cv. Tejon, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT
  • Publication number: 20220272919
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the redleaf lettuce cultivar designated cv. Crimson Tide. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of redleaf lettuce cv. Crimson Tide, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of redleaf lettuce cv. Crimson Tide with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of redleaf lettuce line cv. Crimson Tide, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT