Patents by Inventor Jan Zima

Jan Zima 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: 20180263157
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, compact growth habit, Vƒ-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, green mature leaves, and small, red colored, obloid shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves into Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Publication number: 20180263155
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) medium to late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, Vf-resistance against scab, and yellow fruits having a very good taste that are suitable for eating immediately or shortly after harvesting. The new variety is preferable for home apple growing as solitary trees or in groups to function as hedges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Publication number: 20180263156
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit that is generally free of side branches, Vf-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, and small, red to red-purple colored, broadly globose shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves until the end of Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Publication number: 20180263153
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit, Vf-resistance against scab, and bright red fruits having good taste and storability. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees or in groups to function as hedges. The new variety is also suitable for commercial apple production for the juice industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Publication number: 20180263154
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits weak vigor, extensive branching, Vƒ-resistance against scab, and medium-sized, dark red fruits with rare russeting. The fruits of the new variety are very sweet with very low acidity and taste similar to tropical fruits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Publication number: 20170295682
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) variety that exhibits a slightly upright to spreading tree habit, medium-high vigor, medium dense pyramidal tree form, bears a Vf-resistance gene against scab, and has high and regular yields without the need of fruit thinning. The new variety provides late maturing, medium-sized, cylindrical globose-shaped, and homogenous bright red fruits that are russet free. The fruit flesh is firm, crisp, and juicy, with a finely sour and slightly aromatic flavor. The fruits of the new variety exhibit good eating and keeping qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Radek Cerný, Jaroslav Tupý, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Publication number: 20170127583
    Abstract: A new and distinct dessert diploid variety of Malus domestica (Borkh.) that is characterized by Vf-resistance against scab, drooping tree habit, moderate vigor, and globose fruits of medium size which have a large area of red to red-purple overcolor with weakly defined stripes. The fruit flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, and with a pleasant aroma. The new variety has a late time of harvest and a medium to late time of eating maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Radek Cerny, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Publication number: 20170127584
    Abstract: A new and distinct dessert diploid variety of Malus domestica Borkh. that is characterized by very early to early time of harvesting and eating maturity and polygenic resistance against scab. The new variety has a ramified tree type of medium vigor and a spreading tree habit. Fruits are small to medium sized, with a globose-conical shape, yellow ground color, and red overcolor. The fruit flesh has medium firmness, is very juicy, and has a sweet aroma. Bloom, greasiness, and russeting are absent. The variety suits well for organic production as for a home garden.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Radek Cerny, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Publication number: 20140013473
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus Mill. apple tree variety is provided which exhibits a columnar tree type, moderate growth vigor, and Vf-resistance against scab. The new variety yields late maturing and ornamental fruits. The fruit color medium red and the fruit size is large relative to other ornamental apples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.i.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP21413
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestics (Borkh.) apple tree variety is provided which exhibits a columnar tree type, compact growth, predominant bearing on spurs and Vf-resistance against scab. The new variety yields late maturing, medium-sized, generally globose to obloid yellow-colored apple fruits having a firm and crispy flesh with very good eating and keeping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP21511
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) apple tree variety is provided which exhibits a columnar tree type, weakly vigorous compact growth, predominant bearing on spurs and Vf-resistance against scab. The new variety yields late maturing, medium-sized, globose-conical to conical fruits having good storage quality. The fruit color is yellow-green to yellow with a partial red to orange blush. The fruits have a yellow-colored firm flesh that is crisp and juicy with a good sweet/sour balance and very good eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany, AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP25501
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) apple tree variety is provided which exhibits a columnar tree type, moderate growth vigor, and Vf-resistance against scab. The new variety yields late maturing and ornamental fruits. The fruit color is medium red and the fruit size is large relative to other ornamental apples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, V.V.I (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP29959
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) variety that exhibits a slightly upright to spreading tree habit, medium-high vigor, medium dense pyramidal tree form, bears a Vf-resistance gene against scab, and has high and regular yields without the need of fruit thinning. The new variety provides late maturing, medium-sized, cylindrical globose-shaped, and homogenous bright red fruits that are russet free. The fruit flesh is firm, crisp, and juicy, with a finely sour and slightly aromatic flavor. The fruits of the new variety exhibit good eating and keeping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Radek {hacek over (C)}erný, Jaroslav Tupý, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP29960
    Abstract: A new and distinct dessert diploid variety of Malus domestica Borkh. that is characterized by very early to early time of harvesting and eating maturity and polygenic resistance against scab. The new variety has a ramified tree type of medium vigor and a spreading tree habit. Fruits are small to medium sized, with a globose-conical shape, yellow ground color, and red overcolor. The fruit flesh has medium firmness, is very juicy, and has a sweet aroma. Bloom, greasiness, and russeting are absent. The variety suits well for organic production as for a home garden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Radek Cerny, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP29987
    Abstract: A new and distinct dessert diploid variety of Malus domestica (Borkh.) that is characterized by Vf-resistance against scab, drooping tree habit, moderate vigor, and globose fruits of medium size which have a large area of red to red-purple overcolor with weakly defined stripes. The fruit flesh is firm, crisp, juicy, and with a pleasant aroma. The new variety has a late time of harvest and a medium to late time of eating maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Radek Cerny, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Patent number: PP30847
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit, Vf-resistance against scab, and bright red fruits having good taste and storability. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees or in groups to function as hedges. The new variety is also suitable for commercial apple production for the juice industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Patent number: PP30848
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits weak vigor, extensive branching, Vf-resistance against scab, and medium-sized, dark red fruits with rare russeting. The fruits of the new variety are very sweet with very low acidity and taste similar to tropical fruits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Patent number: PP30849
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, compact growth habit, Vf-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, green mature leaves, and small, red colored, obloid shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves into Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Patent number: PP30861
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) ornamental variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, very narrow growth habit that is generally free of side branches, Vf-resistance against scab, attractive red-purple flowers, greyed-purple young leaves, and small, red to red-purple colored, broadly globose shaped fruits that persist on the tree after the fall of leaves until the end of Winter. The new variety is suitable for home apple growing as solitary trees and can be useful for pollinating purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy
  • Patent number: PP30864
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica (Borkh.) medium to late ripening, dessert variety that exhibits a columnar tree growth type, Vf-resistance against scab, and yellow fruits having a very good taste that are suitable for eating immediately or shortly after harvesting. The new variety is preferable for home apple growing as solitary trees or in groups to function as hedges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany AS CR, v.v.i. (UEB)
    Inventors: Radek Cerny, Jan Zima, Otto Louda, Jaroslav Tupy