Patents by Inventor Michael J. Striem

Michael J. Striem 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: 20160120084
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety ‘Sugrafortyfive’ is characterized by the production of a medium-sized, dark red berry with near black skin color and an ellipsoidal, elongated shape. The berries of ‘Sugrafortyfive’ ripen early and are firm and very juicy. The new variety ‘Sugrafortyfive’ has a similar harvest time as ‘Summer Royal’ (unpatented) but the shape of the berry of the new variety ‘Sugrafortyfive’ is ellipsoidal elongated compared to round for ‘Summer Royal’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Rehovot
  • Publication number: 20150128317
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a medium sized, broad, green ellipsoid berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortythree’ are firm and very juicy. The new variety ‘Sugrafortythree’ is characterized by a late ripening period and ripens most similarly to ‘Autumn King’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,284). In the Bakersfield, Calif. area the new variety ‘Sugrafortythree’ has a harvest start date of October 1 compared to September 15th for ‘Autumn King’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Publication number: 20140033379
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a large sized, green, oval berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortytwo’ are firm, very juicy, have high sugar content and a fruity flavor. Ripening of the new variety takes place about 1 month earlier than the comparable variety ‘Sugrathirtyfive’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,491) but the berry has similar shape and appearance. The new variety has an oval berry shape compared to the elongated shape for the comparable variety Thompson (unpatented), with similar ripening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15468
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing firm and crisp, naturally medium sized, long-elliptic shaped grapes with a black tender skin color. The grapes have an excellent eating quality, having a medium sugar content, high acidity and a aromatic flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP16177
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by medium-sized round, green-yellowish seedless grapes with mild muscat flavor and a crisp texture. The new variety is a mid-season variety, ripening before any other muscat flavored, seedless grape cultivars grown in California. The grapes of the new variety have medium sugar content and excellent eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP19008
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by possessing elliptic shaped, medium sized green-yellowish seedless grapes having a crisp flesh texture. The grapes have a mild neutral flavor, medium and up sugar content, and excellent eating quality. The new variety possesses exceptional late-ripening characteristics. Additionally, the bunches have the ability to stay on the vine for a month or more, while maintaining commercial harvest quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP19024
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing red skinned, aromatic flavored, elliptical berries that have an excellent eating quality. The berries ripen early to mid-season, having a naturally medium size, a crisp flesh texture, and have medium and up sugar content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP19065
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by possessing elliptic shaped, medium sized green-yellowish seedless grapes having a crisp flesh texture. The grapes have a mild neutral flavor, medium sugar content, and excellent eating quality. The new variety possesses exceptional late-ripening characteristics. Additionally, the bunches have the ability to stay on the vine for a month or more, while maintaining commercial harvest quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP15110
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing seedless grapes that are firm and crisp, naturally medium size, green-yellow skin color, elliptic berry shape, high sugar content and excellent eating quality. The new variety ‘Sugratwentysix’ is a late mid-season ripening grape with an outstanding ability to hang on the vine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP19750
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing dark-red skinned, very juicy, firm, round berries that have an excellent eating quality. The berries ripen late season, having a naturally large size and high sugar content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP15229
    Abstract: A new and distinct and mid-season ripening gravevine variety characterized by possessing naturally large, round, seedless grapes with a black tough and tannin skin. The grapes have a good eating quality, medium sugar content, and medium acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP20491
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine plant variety characterized by producing late ripening, naturally large, firm, round berries with creamy berry skin. The berries have high sugar content, a crunchy bite, and a mild, sweet Muscat flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Striem
  • Patent number: PP23479
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by producing uniform, oval, black, berries. The berries have a medium sugar content and a slightly fruity flavor. Harvest of the new variety starts 7-10 days earlier than harvest of the comparable variety ‘Summer Royal’ (unpatented).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP23480
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized in that it produces a medium sized, green, near-round berry that ripens very early in the season and has a rudimentary seed trace. The berries of ‘Sugrafortyone’ are firm, slightly juicy, have medium sugar content and a Muscat flavor. Ripening of the new variety takes place about 5 weeks earlier than the comparable variety ‘Sugraeighteen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,820), and the new variety has near-round berry shape compared to oval shape for the comparable variety ‘Sugraone’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,106).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP24250
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a large sized, green, oval berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortytwo’ are firm, very juicy, have high sugar content and a fruity flavor. Ripening of the new variety takes place about 1 month earlier than the comparable variety ‘Sugrathirtyfive’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,491) but the berry has similar shape and appearance. The new variety has an oval berry shape compared to the elongated shape for the comparable variety Thompson (unpatented), with similar ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP25998
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety is characterized in that it produces a medium sized, broad, green ellipsoid berry with a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortythree’ are firm and very juicy. The new variety ‘Sugrafortythree’ is characterized by a late ripening period and ripens most similarly to ‘Autumn King’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,284). In the Bakersfield, Calif. area the new variety ‘Sugrafortythree’ has a harvest start date of October 1 compared to September 15th for ‘Autumn King’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP27424
    Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety ‘Sugrafortyfive’ is characterized by the production of a medium-sized, dark berry with near black skin color and an ellipsoidal, elongated shape. The berries of ‘Sugrafortyfive’ ripen early and are firm and very juicy. The new variety ‘Sugrafortyfive’ has a similar harvest time as ‘Summer Royal’ (unpatented) but the shape of the berry of the new variety ‘Sugrafortyfive’ is ellipsoidal elongated compared to round for ‘Summer Royal’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Striem, Terry A. Bacon