Patents by Inventor Arlene E. Nixon
Arlene E. Nixon 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).
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Publication number: 20150250081Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™ and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety, StB14/15, is distinguished from others by medium sized fruit with a deep red overcolour when mature accompanied by mid orange coloured firm flesh and low ethylene characteristics. Fruit of StB14/15 matures in early to late February in Otago, New Zealand.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food ResearchInventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Publication number: 20130347152Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the apricot varieties known as ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented) and ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™. The new variety is distinguished from others by the deep red over color of the mature fruit accompanied by mid-orange colored firm flesh with high soluble solids content.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Publication number: 20130347154Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™, and an unreleased selection (not patented) which was the result of crossing ‘Cluthagold’ (not patented) and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the deep rose over color of the mature fruit accompanied by deep orange colored firm flesh with high soluble solids content. Fruit of ‘Mac12/45’ matures in early February in Otago, New Zealand and is notably precocious, fruiting in the second year after planting in Otago, New Zealand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Publication number: 20130347153Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™, and an unreleased selection (not patented) which was the result of crossing ‘Cluthagold’ (not patented) and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the late harvest date and rose/red overcolor of the mature fruit accompanied by mid orange colored firm flesh with high soluble solids content. Fruit of ‘Mac12/54’ matures in early to mid February in Otago, New Zealand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Patent number: PP22716Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from the open pollination of the variety ‘Goldstrike’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,035). Seedlings generated from the open pollination were planted at Clyde, Otago, New Zealand. In 2002 D14/1 was identified as having potential as a new variety, it has since been given the denomination ‘Clutha Summer’. The fruit of ‘Clutha Summer’ have been shown to have a very attractive appearance with between 25 to 85% cover of a deep rose red blush, along with a superb flavour. This variety is also characterised by its firm melting, semi-cling stone flesh, excellent keeping quality, and the timing of harvest.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Michael T. Malone, Arlene E. Nixon
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Patent number: PP26034Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™, and an unreleased selection (not patented) which was the result of crossing ‘Cluthagold’ (not patented) and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the deep rose over color of the mature fruit accompanied by deep orange colored firm flesh with high soluble solids content. Fruit of ‘Mac12/45’ matures in early February in Otago, New Zealand and is notably precocious, fruiting in the second year after planting in Otago, New Zealand.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Patent number: PP26084Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™, and an unreleased selection (not patented) which was the result of crossing ‘Cluthagold’ (not patented) and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the late harvest date and rose/red overcolor of the mature fruit accompanied by mid orange colored firm flesh with high soluble solids content. Fruit of ‘Mac12/54’ matures in early to mid February in Otago, New Zealand.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Patent number: PP26085Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the apricot varieties known as ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented) and ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™. The new variety is distinguished from others by the deep red over color of the mature fruit accompanied by mid-orange colored firm flesh with high soluble solids content. Fruit of ‘StB14/22’ matures in mid-February in Otago, New Zealand.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone
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Patent number: PP27897Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the varieties ‘Bhart’ (not patented), marketed as Orangered™ and ‘Late Moorpark’ (not patented). The new variety, initially designated StB14/15 and now designated Nzsummer3, is distinguished from others by medium sized fruit with a deep red overcolour when mature accompanied by mid orange coloured firm flesh and low ethylene characteristics. Fruit of Nzsummer3 matures in early to late February in Otago, New Zealand.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedInventors: Arlene E. Nixon, Michael T. Malone