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: 20150208601
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV6370LC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV6370LC, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV6370LC 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 lettuce line SV6370LC, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20150208602
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV8143LC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV8143LC, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV8143LC 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 lettuce line SV8143LC, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20150208603
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV1235LB. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV1235LB, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV1235LB 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 lettuce line SV1235LB, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: SEMINIS VEGETABLE SEEDS, INC.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20150113675
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV7735LD. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV7735LD, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV7735LD 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 lettuce line SV7735LD, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 8962929
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518893. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518893, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518893 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 lettuce line PS 06518893, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 8962930
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518403. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518403, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518403 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 lettuce line PS 06518403, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20140208452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 8729343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetables Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 8710302
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce sister lines designated PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 and PX06514204. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of these sister lines, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of sister line PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 or PX06514204 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 such a sister line, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20140090098
    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: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele Feikert, Byron Froman, Graeme S. Garvey, Leo Kelly, William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20140072686
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518403. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518403, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518403 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 lettuce line PS 06518403, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20140072693
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518893. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518893, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518893 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 lettuce line PS 06518893, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 8658862
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06515688. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06515688, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06515688 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 lettuce line PS 06515688, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20130078350
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06515688. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06515688, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06515688 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 lettuce line PS 06515688, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20130022724
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce sister lines designated PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 and PX06514204. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of these sister lines, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of sister line PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 or PX06514204 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 such a sister line, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventor: WILLIAM WAYCOTT
  • Patent number: 8203034
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS06519080. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS06519080, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS06519080 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 lettuce line PS06519080, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Seminis Vegatable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20120137384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William WAYCOTT
  • Patent number: 8183437
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS06519291. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS06519291, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS06519291 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 lettuce line PS06519291, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Patent number: 8101817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: William Waycott
  • Publication number: 20110055961
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS06519291. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS06519291, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS06519291 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 lettuce line PS06519291, including the gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: William Waycott