Patents Assigned to Sun World International, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP15468
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing firm and crisp, naturally medium sized, long-elliptic shaped grapes with a black tender skin color. The grapes have an excellent eating quality, having a medium sugar content, high acidity and a aromatic flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP15888
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill plum variety, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumtwentyfive’ is disclosed. The new variety has a relatively low winter chilling requirement of 200 hours at or below 7.2° C. The new variety has heavy and regular fruit production in the mild-winter region of California's Coachella Valley where harvest typically begins about 20 days before the ‘Red Beaut’ (unpatented) harvest begins in California's San Joaquin Valley. ‘Suplumtwentyfive’ produces large (approximately 55-58 mm diameter), firm, round fruit having smooth black skin and amber-colored flesh. The flavor of the new variety is mildly sweet with mildly-tart skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15897
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumthirtyfive,’ that is a heavy and consistent producer of early-season (June 16-22) black plums that are larger (66 mm) than other commercial plums in ‘Santa Rosa’ (unpatented) ripening season. The amber-colored flesh is crisp and juicy with sugar levels (17-19° brix) that are higher than other commercial plum varieties harvested at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15976
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, ‘Suplumtwentysix’ characterized by consistent heavy production of large (61 mm), reddish-black plums with amber-colored flesh, which ripen in late May to early June in Kern County. The eating quality of plums produced by ‘Suplumtwentysix’ is relatively good for the early season, with juicy sweet-tart flesh and mildly tart skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP15999
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot, Prunus armeniaca cv. ‘Suapriten’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Harvest begins about five days after the apricot variety ‘Poppy’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,593) harvest begins. The fruit is large (averaging approximately 61 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. The flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 15° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and plentiful juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP16006
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumtwentyseven’ is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by consistent cropping of early-season, large-sized fruit (66 mm) in early June in Kern County. The fruit has golden-yellow flesh with ample juice. The skin is acidic, and has a smooth black finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP16177
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by medium-sized round, green-yellowish seedless grapes with mild muscat flavor and a crisp texture. The new variety is a mid-season variety, ripening before any other muscat flavored, seedless grape cultivars grown in California. The grapes of the new variety have medium sugar content and excellent eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP16507
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot Prunus armeniaca, cv. ‘Suaprinine’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Fruit is large (averaging 58 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. Flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 14° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and moderate juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP13177
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety with large, firmly textured fruit, yellow flesh, and 50-70% red overcolor. The new variety ripens early in the season and has lower winter chilling requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP13198
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by white seedless berries of oblong shape and medium size. The new variety ripens very late, and is extremely productive when pruned to short spurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP13395
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that has mildly sweet fruit, black skin, and bright red flesh with abundant juice is described. The new variety has consistently high productivity, setting crops even in rainy, cool bloom conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP13444
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by naturally large, red, seedless berries that are crisp, round and uniform. Berries of the new ‘Sugratwentyone’ variety are thin-skinned and are strongly attached to large, slightly compact clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP13448
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by extremely crisp, medium sized red seedless berries with an obovate shape. The variety is extremely productive when spur pruned, and produces very large, loose berry clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP14088
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by late ripening berries that are crisp, juicy, and elliptical in shape. Moreover, the berries attain a large size without the need for exogenous application of gibberellic acid, and possess a naturally red, commercially acceptable coloration even when grown in deep shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Cain
  • Patent number: PP14880
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, moderately juicy fruit with good flavor. The fruit has a smooth, black, acidic flavored skin. The flesh becomes red as the fruit matures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14881
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, juicy fruit with an excellent eating quality. The fruit has a smooth, red-colored, slightly tart skin and yellow flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14938
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, black skinned, early-ripening fruit of excellent eating quality. The juicy flesh develops a red color upon ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15068
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of very large, smooth, red-skinned fruit having a juicy flesh that becomes pink colored as the fruit ripens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15110
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing seedless grapes that are firm and crisp, naturally medium size, green-yellow skin color, elliptic berry shape, high sugar content and excellent eating quality. The new variety ‘Sugratwentysix’ is a late mid-season ripening grape with an outstanding ability to hang on the vine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP15229
    Abstract: A new and distinct and mid-season ripening gravevine variety characterized by possessing naturally large, round, seedless grapes with a black tough and tannin skin. The grapes have a good eating quality, medium sugar content, and medium acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem