Patents by Inventor Harold P. Olmo

Harold P. Olmo 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: 20030056256
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety 9-9-12 of the vinifera grape, comparable to Thompson Seedless as a dessert fruit and of similar quality for fresh consumption. The improvements in this invention appear to be very large berry size and more attractive berries after gibberellin treatment, and as well as extension of the harvesting season of fresh seedless grapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo
  • Publication number: 20030014791
    Abstract: This new variety ‘12-76-71’, a red, seedless, table grape, is unique because of its combination of strong muscat flavor, seedlessness and high productivity. It closely resembles ‘Flame Seedless’ table grape which is one of its progenitors, but is different because of its later ripening and muscat flavor. The stenospermic fruit has muscat flavor, very firm flesh and is very sweet at maturity. Additionally, the fruit retains its form and quality over a long period of preservation in handling, storage and marketing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo
  • Patent number: PP4784
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine having the ability to produce early market seedless table grapes and very large raisins. The variety is further characterized by its unusually large berries with only occasional traces of seed development, a cluster that is naturally self-thinning at blossom time and its adaptability to short pruning methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Inventors: Harold P. Olmo, Albert T. Koyama
  • Patent number: PP4787
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine useful for production of table grapes superior to the Emperor variety in its higher and more consistent yields with short pruning systems, its earlier production of full color berries which are larger in size than Emperor and its ability to cold store for a long period in excellent condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Inventors: Harold P. Olmo, Albert T. Koyama
  • Patent number: PP4788
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine having early maturing grapes similar to the Perlette variety but which is superior to Perlette by its lack of need for hand thinning of berries and its greater uniformity of and larger berry size than Perlette. The variety is further characterized by its suitability for drying into raisins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1981
    Inventors: Harold P. Olmo, Albert T. Koyama
  • Patent number: PP4856
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine of the vinifera species having the general characteristics of the commercial Emperor but differing in the following important attributes: Earlier coloring and maturity of the fruit, a much brighter red color, essentially seedless with only soft greenish rudiments present, and similar to Emperor in shipping and cold storage qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1982
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo
  • Patent number: PP4866
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine of the vinifera species characterized by its early ripening, greater production of sugar and less total acidity than French Colombard. The new variety is useful for production of white table wine but more particularly for distillation and production of high-quality brandy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Harold P. Olmo, James F. Guymon, deceased
  • Patent number: PP5013
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine of the vinifera species, named `Symphony`, having the ability to produce either a light and dry white table wine characterized by a delicate Muscat-type aroma and flavor when harvested before full maturity or a natural sweet wine when picked more mature. The wine is very slow to oxidize and retains its typical aroma and flavor even after long periods of aging. The usual bitterness associated with Muscat-type varieties made as dry wines is not evident in the new variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1983
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo
  • Patent number: PP5056
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine capable of producing late harvest red table grapes similar to the Emperor variety but which is superior to Emperor in its heavier and more regular cropping and in its greater uniformity of color, largeness of berry size and better palatability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Assignee: Regents U.C.
    Inventors: Harold P. Olmo, Albert T. Koyama
  • Patent number: PP6166
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine rootstock is provided. It is characterized by its immunity to feeding by the nematode vector of grapevine fanleaf virus and to feeding by phylloxera. When grafted with scion cultivars, such as `Cabernet Sauvignon,` `Chenin blanc,` and `Carignane,` the variety may be planted in soil contaminated with viruliferous nematodes and/or phylloxera and will produce healthy fruit and excellent yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Lider, Harold P. Olmo, Austin C. Goheen
  • Patent number: PP6319
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine rootstock is provided. It is characterized by its immunity to feeding by the nematode vector of grapevine fanleaf virus, and when grafted with cultivars, such as `Cabernet Sauvignon,` `Chenin blanc,` and `Carignane,` may be planted in soil contaminated with viruliferous nematodes, producing healthy fruit and excellent yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Lloyd A. Lider, Harold P. Olmo, Austin C. Goheen
  • Patent number: PP15035
    Abstract: This new variety ‘12-76-71’ is new and different because of its unusual berry flavor (muscat) combined with bright red coloration and seedless (stenospermic) berries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo
  • Patent number: PP19981
    Abstract: Rootstock ‘8909-05’ is a cross of Vitis rupestris ‘A. de Serres’×Muscadinia rotundifolia ‘Cowart’. This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of grape rootstock with resistance to a broad array of soil-borne nematodes including root-knot, dagger, citrus, lesion, and ring nematodes. The rootstock also resists grape phylloxera. Rootstock ‘8909-05’ is one of the rare sources of resistance to ring nematode. The rootstock has extremely strong and broad nematode resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Andrew Walker, Kim Everist, Harold P. Olmo
  • Patent number: PP8297
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine producing fruit of dark red to black coloration which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two weeks after the "Thompson Seedless" grapevine and is of large size and possessing an exceptional ability to retain its freshness and flavor long after harvest and in cold storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Marko Zaninovich, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold P. Olmo