Nut (including Ornamental Variety) Patents (Class PLT/152)
  • Publication number: 20200337190
    Abstract: Ozark Chinquapin-R is a new and distinct North American Castanea cultivar that is blight-resistant, precocious and a producer of heavy annual crops of one to six nuts per bur. It produces a heavy crop of nuts each year with a small-sized nut containing the highest protein and carbohydrate percent of any chestnut. Nut drop begins around September 10 and continues for a seven-to eight-week period. Most of the nuts produced drop in the first five weeks of the period of nut drop from this cultivar. Ozark Chinquapin-R is a medium-sized tree that has an elliptic-shaped canopy with high upright to spreading and diffuse lateral branches. This nine-year-old cultivar is 7.92 meters tall with a canopy covering an area 21.22 square meters. Its heavy nut crop occurs from early September through mid-November, providing the highest protein and carbohydrate nut crop of any chestnut for people and wildlife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Stephen H. Bost
  • Publication number: 20200008334
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘PollyO’ is characterized by high nut yield, early nut maturity, small round nuts and kernels, high kernel percentage, good kernel blanching and excellent flavor. The tree is vigorous and has a desirable growth habit. ‘PollyO’ is resistant to bud mite (primarily Phytoptus avellanae Nal.). DNA markers and field exposure indicate that it is highly resistant to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Publication number: 20170099754
    Abstract: A new male pistachio variety (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘Tejon’ is provided. This variety exhibits earlier flowering dates compared to the industry standard male pistachio variety ‘Randy’, and also produces large quantities of relatively durable and viable pollen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Craig E. KALLSEN, Dan E. PARFITT
  • Publication number: 20170094850
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D71’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Publication number: 20170094852
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D154’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jerffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Publication number: 20170094849
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D90’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; earlier vegetative bud break; and greater graft compatibility with commercial pistachio clones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Publication number: 20170094851
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D110’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of sodium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Publication number: 20170086341
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘Burgundy Lace’ characterized by rich dark burgundy-colored developing leaves and burgundy-colored fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer; deeply dissected leaves; burgundy color of the catkins and leaf buds; moderate vigor and upright-spreading plant habit; resistance to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller; presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 258-580 in DNA; expression of incompatibility alleles S6 and S20 in the styles; catkins that are abnormal and small, and produce little pollen; and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 24 microsatellite marker loci differ from ‘Cutleaf’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Publication number: 20160309631
    Abstract: A new male pistachio variety (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘Famoso’ is provided that is well-suited for serving as a pollenizer of the female pistachio variety ‘Kerman’ and other mid-to late-season pistachio varieties. ‘Famoso’ has a better overlap in the flowering period of ‘Kerman’ than does the industry-standard male pistachio variety ‘Peters’. ‘Famoso’ is also more precocious than ‘Peters’; ‘Famoso’ produces flowers three to four years after budding as compared to ‘Peters’, which typically takes four to five years to produce flowers after budding. ‘Famoso’ also has a flowering period that is more coincident with the flowering period of ‘Kerman’, while ‘Peters’ often flowers later than ‘Kerman’ and has been reported to have poor blooms in some years.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Craig E. KALLSEN, Dan E. PARFITT, Joseph MARANTO
  • Publication number: 20160309632
    Abstract: A new female pistachio variety (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘Gumdrop’ is provided. This variety exhibits earlier flowering and earlier harvest dates compared to the ‘Golden Hills’ and industry standard ‘Kerman’ cultivars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Craig E. Kallsen, Dan E. Parfitt
  • Publication number: 20160205823
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘McDonald’ characterized by moderate vigor and upright-spreading plant habit, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580 in DNA, expression of incompatibility alleles S2 and S15 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 21 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents, ‘Tonda Pacifica’ and ‘Santiam’, and from one parent at an additional 5 marker loci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Publication number: 20160165772
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree, cv. Paramount Pistachio Rootstock #4, is characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Macllvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Publication number: 20160165774
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Macllvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Publication number: 20160165773
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Publication number: 20160021805
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pistacia cultivar named ‘P.N.B.1’ is disclosed, characterized by increased crop yield when used as a rootstock. Plants of the new variety are easier to produce in micropropagation, and grow faster under lower temperatures in the greenhouse. The new variety is a Pistacia tree, normally produced as a commercial rootstock for grafting or budding onto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20150156935
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Paramount Farming Company
    Inventors: Joceph Macllvaine, Eric Mercura, John Etchamendy
  • Publication number: 20150156936
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Paramount Farming Company
    Inventors: Joseph Macllvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Publication number: 20150143594
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Wepster’ characterized by high vigor and an upright-spreading plant habit, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Muller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580 amplified by the polymerase chain reaction and which are linked to a dominant allele for resistance to eastern filbert blight from the cultivar Gasaway, expression of incompatibility alleles Si and S2 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 8 of 20 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents OSU 440.005 and ‘Tonda Pacifica’, and from one parent at an additional 12 marker loci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicants: University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP24972
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘York’ characterized by globose plant habit and moderate vigor, green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and AA12-850, expression of incompatibility alleles S2 and S21 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 10 of 23 microsatellite marker loci that differ from both parents OSU 479.027 and OSU 504.065, and from one parent at an additional 11 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP24973
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Felix’ characterized by an upright plant habit and high vigor, green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Wüller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and AA12-850, expression of incompatibility alleles S15 and S21 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 24 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents OSU 384.095 and ‘Delta’, and from one parent at an additional 6 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP25022
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Dorris’ characterized by a spreading plant habit and low vigor, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580, expression of incompatibility alleles S1 and S12 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 24 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents OSU 309.074 and ‘Delta’, and from one parent at an additional 9 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: State of Oregon Acting by and Through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP26915
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Orchards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Patent number: PP26916
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Orchards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Patent number: PP27079
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pistacia cultivar named ‘P.N.B.1’ is disclosed, characterized by increased crop yield when used as a rootstock. Plants of the new variety are easier to produce in micropropagation, and grow faster under lower temperatures in the greenhouse. The new variety is a Pistacia intergerrima×Pistacia atlantica, produced as a commercial rootstock for grafting or budding onto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Blackwell
  • Patent number: PP27141
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Wepster’ characterized by high vigor and an upright-spreading plant habit, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580 amplified by the polymerase chain reaction and which are linked to a dominant allele for resistance to eastern filbert blight from the cultivar Gasaway, expression of incompatibility alleles S1 and S2 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 8 of 20 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents OSU 440.005 and ‘Tonda Pacifica’, and from one parent at an additional 12 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP27318
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Orchards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Patent number: PP27319
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree, cv. Paramount Pistachio Rootstock #4, is characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties. A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree, cv. ‘Wonderful Pistachio Rootstock #4’, is characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Orchards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Patent number: PP27436
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Wonderful Ochards LLC
    Inventors: Joseph MacIlvaine, Eric Mercure, John Etchamendy
  • Patent number: PP28200
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘McDonald’ characterized by moderate vigor and upright-spreading plant habit, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580 in DNA, expression of incompatibility alleles S2 and S15 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 21 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents, ‘Tonda Pacifica’ and ‘Santiam’, and from one parent at an additional 5 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP28216
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘Burgundy Lace’ characterized by rich dark burgundy-colored developing leaves and burgundy-colored fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer; deeply dissected leaves; burgundy color of the catkins and leaf buds; moderate vigor and upright-spreading plant habit; resistance to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller; presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 258-580 in DNA; expression of incompatibility alleles S6 and S20 in the styles; catkins that are abnormal and small, and produce little pollen; and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 24 microsatellite marker loci differ from ‘Cutleaf’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP28931
    Abstract: A new male pistachio tree (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘Tejon’, particularly characterized by very early to early flowering time, is provided. The male pistachio tree ‘Tejon’ is further characterized by a large number of flowers. In addition, ‘Tejon’ is characterized by the production of large quantities of durable pollen with a high germination ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Craig E. Kallsen, Dan E. Parfitt
  • Patent number: PP28953
    Abstract: A new female pistachio tree (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘Gumdrop’, particularly characterized by early flowering time and early harvest date, is provided. The female pistachio tree ‘Gumdrop’ is further characterized by a high yield of nuts which meet commercial standards, maintaining a low percentage of loose shells and kernels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Craig E. Kallsen, Dan E. Parfitt
  • Patent number: PP28994
    Abstract: A new male pistachio tree (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘Famoso’, particularly characterized by mid- to late-season flowering time, is provided. The male pistachio tree ‘Famoso’ is further characterized by consistent flowering from year to year, and production of a large amount of pollen over an extended period. In addition, ‘Famoso’ is characterized by precocious flowering three to four years after budding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Craig E. Kallsen, Dan E. Parfitt, Joseph Maranto
  • Patent number: PP29121
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D71’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP29122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D110’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of sodium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP29123
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D90’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-Dl’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; earlier vegetative bud break; and greater graft compatibility with commercial pistachio clones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP29124
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D154’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP30877
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D15’ characterized in that it has greater rootstock growth, greater scion growth and superior crop yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP30913
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D11’ characterized in that it has greater rootstock growth, greater scion growth and superior crop yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP31743
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of macadamia tree named ‘MCT1’ notable for its precocity, high yield, relatively thin shell and husk, and excellent nut quality as compared to other macadamia cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Macadamia Conservation Trust
    Inventor: Ian McConachie
  • Patent number: PP32459
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘PollyO’ is characterized by high nut yield, early nut maturity, small round nuts and kernels, high kernel percentage, good kernel blanching and excellent flavor. The tree is vigorous and has a desirable growth habit. ‘PollyO’ is resistant to bud mite (primarily Phytoptus avellanae Nal.). DNA markers and field exposure indicate that it is highly resistant to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP32460
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Raritan’ characterized by a vigorous and upright-spreading growth habit, the production of nuts with round kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance) to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • Patent number: PP32461
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Hunterdon’ characterized by a vigorous and upright growth habit, the production of nuts with globular kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance) to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • Patent number: PP32462
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Monmouth’ characterized by a vigorous and upright growth habit, the production of nuts with globular kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance) to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • Patent number: PP32494
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus avellana plant named ‘Somerset’ characterized by a semi-vigorous, compact growth habit, the production of nuts with thin shells and globular kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, John M. Capik
  • Patent number: PP33246
    Abstract: ‘Oz Hunter’ is a new and distinct North American Castanea cultivar that is blight-resistant, precocious and a producer of heavy annual crops of one to six nuts per bur. It produces a heavy crop of nuts each year with a small-sized nut containing the highest protein and carbohydrate percent of any chestnut. Nut drop begins around September 10 and continues for a seven- to eight-week period. Most of the nuts produced drop in the first five weeks of the period of nut drop from this cultivar. ‘Oz Hunter’ is a medium-sized tree that has an elliptic-shaped canopy with high upright to spreading and diffuse lateral branches. This ten-year-old cultivar is 7.92 meters tall with a canopy covering an area 21.22 square meters. Its heavy nut crop occurs from early September through mid-November, providing the highest protein and carbohydrate nut crop of any chestnut for people and wildlife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Stephen H. Bost
  • Patent number: PP33561
    Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific hybrid Corylus plant named ‘OSU 541.147’ characterized by a vigorous, upright growth habit, the production of nuts with round kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity, and resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignees: Oregon State University, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, Arbor Day Foundation
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith
  • Patent number: PP33634
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D14’ characterized in that it has greater rootstock growth, greater scion growth and superior crop yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventors: John Scott Duarte, Jeffrey Thomas Duarte
  • Patent number: PP34790
    Abstract: A new and interspecific hybrid Corylus named “Photon” characterized by cold hardiness, erect growth habit, the production of nuts with globular kernels that fall free of the husk at maturity and a high level of tolerance (quantitative resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Z's Nutty Ridge, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Zarnowski, Dawn M. Zarnowski
  • Patent number: PP35677
    Abstract: A new male pistachio cultivar (Pistacia vera L.) designated as ‘UC Westside’, to be used advantageously as a pollenizer for commercial female pistachio varieties. ‘UC Westside’ blooms later in the spring than most existing male pistachio cultivars and is particularly characterized by a reduced juvenility period, dense blooms in years with low chill, good pollen viability, and improved bloom synchrony with standard female pistachio varieties, especially ‘Kerman’. It may be used as a replacement for the male cultivar ‘Peters’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Craig E. Kallsen, Dan E. Parfitt