Patents by Inventor Joseph Stephens

Joseph Stephens 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: 20250089730
    Abstract: A system for fish processing can include: a fish fixturing subsystem, a tooling subsystem, an analysis subsystem, and/or any other suitable components, which can optionally be part of a fish processing subsystem. Additionally or alternatively, the system can optionally include: an intake subsystem, an expulsion subsystem, and/or any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Shinkei Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Saif Najam Khawaja, Zhifei Shen, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: 12193447
    Abstract: A system for fish processing can include: a fish fixturing subsystem, a tooling subsystem, an analysis subsystem, and/or any other suitable components, which can optionally be part of a fish processing subsystem. Additionally or alternatively, the system can optionally include: an intake subsystem, an expulsion subsystem, and/or any other suitable components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Shinkei Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Stephens, Saif Najam Khawaja, Zhifei Shen
  • Publication number: 20240298656
    Abstract: A system for fish processing can include: a fish fixturing subsystem, a tooling subsystem, an analysis subsystem, and/or any other suitable components, which can optionally be part of a fish processing subsystem. Additionally or alternatively, the system can optionally include: an intake subsystem, an expulsion subsystem, and/or any other suitable components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Shinkei Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Stephens, Saif Najam Khawaja, Zhifei Shen
  • Publication number: 20240099169
    Abstract: A new and distinct raspberry variety named ‘N1237057’ is described herein. The variety resulted from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross carried out in 2012 between NN09030 (seed parent) (not patented) and NN08021 (pollen parent) (not patented). The present variety was selected for its yield, fruit firmness, vigour and harvest season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Lisa JONES, Julie ENFIELD, Joseph STEPHENS
  • Publication number: 20190335635
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane-fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross between ‘Wakefield’ (seed parent) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,185) and ZN06004 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by, medium-large, firm, fruit that have dark red skin color and ripens late season. Fruit of the new variety appears very suitable for machine harvesting and the process fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Pacific Berries, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Stephens
  • Publication number: 20180064008
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rubus idaeus L.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Pacific Berries LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Stephens
  • Publication number: 20170172037
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross between ‘Wakefield’ (seed parent) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,185) and ‘NR14’ (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by large, very firm fruit that have a medium red skin colour, and ripen midseason. Fruit of the new variety appears very suitable for machine harvesting and the process fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: Pacific Berries LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Stephens
  • Publication number: 20110214211
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as HR101 (not patented) and ‘Willamette’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the dwarfing nature of the plant which tends to produce many canes that do not grow more than approximately 600 mm in height. The plant is not suited to commercial fruit production but is very suited to ornamental uses such as in the home garden and containers where it produces attractive foliage and edible raspberry fruit comparable in size to those of taller growing varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Publication number: 20100170019
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as ‘Lewis’ (not patented) and selection 86105M57 (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the semi crown-forming nature of the plant which tends to produce fewer thicker canes that tend to branch and are very vigorous. The variety is further distinguished by having fruit that ripen on long laterals, release from the receptacle very easily, are dark in color, have large drupelets, and are very firm. In addition, the plant has displayed some field resistance to root rot caused by Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi and appears to be tolerant to infection of Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV). Fruit of the new variety appears very suitable for the process fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Stephens, Harvey K. Hall
  • Publication number: 20080320622
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as ‘Chilcotin’ (not patented) and an unreleased selection with the breeder code 86107O58 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by very shiny, mid light-red fruit color. The new variety is distinguished from others by its high yields of firm and attractive conical shaped, uniform sized, large, red berries that ripen in the mid season. The plant exhibits a semi spine-free upright growth habit, of strong vigor. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Adele’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: The Horticulture & Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Stephens, Harvey Hall
  • Patent number: PP20746
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the unreleased raspberry selections with the breeder codes 86105N26 (not patented) and 87115ZN2 (not patented). This new variety is characterized by very early onset of fruit ripening. The new variety is distinguished from others by its high yields of firm and attractive conical shaped, uniform sized, large, red berries that ripen very early in the season. The plant exhibits a spine-free upright growth habit, of strong vigor. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and the plant is also potentially well-adapted to machine harvesting. The variety has been named ‘Awaroa’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP20771
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as ‘Chilcotin’ (not patented) and ‘Waimea’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by uniformly large berry size, good fruit firmness, and medium-red fruit color. The new variety is distinguished from others by its high yields of firm, attractive, uniformly sized, large, red berries that ripen in the mid season. The plant exhibits a semi spine-free upright growth habit, of strong vigor. In addition, the plant has displayed resistance to Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV) under New Zealand conditions. Fruit of the new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market. The variety has been named ‘Korpiko’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP20772
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry variety known as ‘Moutere’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 17,744) and the unreleased raspberry selection with the breeder code D188 (not patented). This new variety is characterized by excellent fruit quality, very good shelf life, and an early harvest season, and is suitable for both machine and hand harvest. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Korere’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP20773
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as ‘Chilcotin’ (not patented) and an unreleased selection with the breeder code 86107O58 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterized by very shiny, mid light-red fruit color. The new variety is distinguished from others by its high yields of firm and attractive conical shaped, uniform sized, large, red berries that ripen in the mid season. The plant exhibits a semi spine-free upright growth habit, of strong vigor. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Adele’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP21185
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as ‘Lewis’ (not patented) and selection 86105M57 (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the semi crown-forming nature of the plant which tends to produce fewer thicker canes that tend to branch and are very vigorous. The variety is further distinguished by having fruit that ripen on long laterals, release from the receptacle very easily, are dark in color, have large drupelets, and are very firm. In addition, the plant has displayed some field resistance to root rot caused by Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi and appears to be tolerant to infection of Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus (RBDV). Fruit of the new variety appears very suitable for the process fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP22141
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled pollination crossing of the raspberry varieties known as HR101 (not patented) and ‘Willamette’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by the dwarfing nature of the plant which tends to produce many canes that do not grow more than approximately 600 mm in height. The plant is not suited to commercial fruit production but is very suited to ornamental uses such as in the home garden and containers where it produces attractive foliage and edible raspberry fruit comparable in size to those of taller growing varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Insitiute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Harvey K. Hall, Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP28934
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross between ‘Wakefield’ (seed parent) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,185) and ‘NR14’ (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by large, very firm fruit that have a medium red skin colour, and ripen midseason. Fruit of the new variety appears very suitable for machine harvesting and the process fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Pacific Berries LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP30175
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rubus idaeus L. named ‘NN12026’ and characterized by a dwarf plant habit, spineless canes, and red, moderately large fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Pacific Berries LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP32303
    Abstract: A new and distinct floricane-fruiting red raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., variety is described. The new variety is distinguished from others by, medium-large, firm, fruit that have dark red skin color and ripens late season. Fruit of the new variety appears very suitable for machine harvesting and the process fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Pacific Berries, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Stephens
  • Patent number: PP36027
    Abstract: A new and distinct raspberry variety named ‘N1237057’ is described herein. The variety resulted from selection among a population of seedlings derived from a controlled cross carried out in 2012 between NN09030 (seed parent) (not patented) and NN08021 (pollen parent) (not patented). The present variety was selected for its yield, fruit firmness, vigour and harvest season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Inventors: Lisa Jones, Julie Enfield, Joseph Stephens