Patents by Inventor Doug Shefelbine

Doug Shefelbine 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).

  • Apple tree, named 'DS 41'
    Publication number: 20130326769
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described, and which is characterized as to novelty by producing an attractively colored apple which is mature for harvesting and shipment on approximately October 2 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Central Washington state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine
  • Apple tree, 'DS 3'
    Publication number: 20130014299
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described and which is somewhat similar in its overall characteristics to that of the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7197) but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing fruit which are ripe for harvesting and shipment about 10 days later then the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree when grown under the prevailing ecological conditions which occur near Ephrata, Wash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine
  • Apple tree 'DS 22'
    Publication number: 20120240296
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described and which is somewhat similar in its overall characteristics to that of the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,197), but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing a fruit which is ripe for harvesting and shipment about 5 days earlier than the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree when grown under the prevailing ecological conditions which occur near Ephrata, Wash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine
  • Apple tree, ‘DS 3’
    Patent number: PP23649
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described and which is somewhat similar in its overall characteristics to that of the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,197) but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing fruit which are ripe for harvesting and shipment about 10 days later then the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree when grown under the prevailing ecological conditions which occur near Ephrata, Wash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine
  • Apple tree ‘DS 22’
    Patent number: PP23933
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described and which is somewhat similar in its overall characteristics to that of the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,197), but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing a fruit which is ripe for harvesting and shipment about 5 days earlier than the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple tree when grown under the prevailing ecological conditions which occur near Ephrata, Wash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine
  • Apple tree named ‘DS 41’
    Patent number: PP24698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is described, and which is characterized as to novelty by producing an attractively colored apple which is mature for harvesting and shipment on approximately October 2 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Central Washington state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine
  • Apple tree named ‘DS 102’
    Patent number: PP33271
    Abstract: A new and distinctive seedling of Malus domestica apple that is distinguished by its complete uniform color pattern, unique eating equality, and long storage life for a mid-season apple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Doug Shefelbine