Patents by Inventor Joe E. Silva

Joe E. Silva 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: 20170332531
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of seedless lemon named ‘Silva's Seedless’ characterized by producing mature seedless fruit with thin rinds during early July in the San Joaquin Valley of California, thereby avoiding potential calamities from winter weather. The trees have small thorns, minimizing the need for protective equipment for growers, and have high yields and bear from year three onwards. The fruit is well sized and has acceptable acid-sugar ratios and color. The skin has a smooth texture and the fruit stores well. The fruit has an average juice content of 30-40% at harvest. The fruit shape is typically ovoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Joe E. Silva
  • Patent number: PP29265
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of seedless lemon named ‘Silva's Seedless’ characterized by producing mature seedless fruit with thin rinds during early July in the San Joaquin Valley of California, thereby avoiding potential calamities from winter weather. The trees have small thorns, minimizing the need for protective equipment for growers, and have high yields and bear from year three onwards. The fruit is well sized and has acceptable acid-sugar ratios and color. The skin has a smooth texture and the fruit stores well. The fruit has an average juice content of 30-40% at harvest. The fruit shape is typically ovoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Inventor: Joe E. Silva