Patents by Inventor Alan Seal

Alan Seal 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: 20160016327
    Abstract: A method of die cutting. The method comprises: providing a cutting die (10); providing a work piece (20) to be cut; providing a first polymer film (30) between the cutting-die (10) and the work piece (20); and pressing the cutting die (10) and the work piece (20) together, with the first polymer film (30) between them, to cut the work piece (20). Also provided is a laminate obtainable by said die cutting method and a kit of parts for use in said die cutting method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Vanessa Seal, Alan Seal
  • Publication number: 20100333241
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwifruit variety is disclosed. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifruit selections known as 40-10-14e.92 (not patented, Actinidia deliciosa) and CK71_06 (not patented, Actinidia chinensis). The fruit of the plant of this new kiwifruit variety is characterized by early maturity, green flesh color, and a sweet, tropical/kiwifruit flavor. The new kiwifruit variety has been named ‘ZESH004’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Alan Seal
  • Patent number: PP22276
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwifruit variety is disclosed. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifruit selections known as 40-10-14e.92 (not patented, Actinidia deliciosa) and CK71_06 (not patented, Actinidia chinensis). The fruit of the plant of this new kiwifruit variety is characterized by early maturity, green flesh color, and a sweet, tropical/kiwifruit flavor. The new kiwifruit variety has been named ‘ZESH004’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Zespri Group Limited
    Inventor: Alan Seal