Patents Examined by Bruce R. Campbell
  • Method of causing somatic hybridization between two species of algae
    Patent number: 5365018
    Abstract: A method of causing somatic cell hybridization between two species of non-filamentous algae by growing somatic algal tissue from each of the two species of algae in close proximity, in a nutrient solution, and isolating and culturing the hybrid somatic shoots that form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Northeastern University
    Inventors: Donald P. Cheney, Le Z. Wang
  • Gene complex particularly useful for modifying plants such as Cucumis melo and Cucumis melo incorporating said gene complex
    Patent number: 5354946
    Abstract: Cucumis melo (melon) line 95LS444. Fruits of line 95LS444 release ethylene at a constant rate for eight days after reaching maximum ethylene release, and remain firm textured for a longer period after harvest than other melon varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Bio-Obtention SC
    Inventors: Alain Dreyer, Jean-Paul Ginoux
  • Alstroemeria plant named Alexa
    Patent number: PP8575
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria variety producing flowers comprising outer petals light purple (near 70B) with attractively contrasting white margins, and red-purple (near 71A) streaks mainly confined to margins but occasionally appearing in light purple area. Reverse side nearly uniform, near 70C to 70B. Inner petals similar with wider near 71A streaks and occasional yellow (near 4B) flush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Opal Resources Ltd.
    Inventor: Julio Amador
  • Apple tree named `Belle Cox`
    Patent number: PP8707
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree called Belle Cox is a mutation of Bledisloe Cox's Orange Pippin variety, and is characterized by its fruit which has broad red stripes of 50-70% on a yellow-green background after ten weeks in cool storage. Belle Cox also blooms 5-7 days later than its parent, Cox's Orange Pippin (Bledisloe).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Inventors: Robert Knottenbelt, Meta Knottenbelt
  • Rose plant named Selargon
    Patent number: PP8857
    Abstract: A new and distinct greenhouse rose, particularly distinguished by its continuous and profuse production of medium, red-pink and creamy-white flowers borne singly on strong, upright stems on a sturdy bush of medium height having abundant foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1994
    Assignee: Terra Nigra B.V.
    Inventor: Peter J. A. Vander Meer