Patents by Inventor Peter Beckman

Peter Beckman 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).

  • Automated microbial detection and quantification
    Patent number: 10934596
    Abstract: A method for automated microbial detection includes collecting air particles into a solid-state sampler, the air particles including microbes, charging the air particles using a plasma field generated by propulsion electrodes, focusing the charged air particles toward a sample well of a microfluidic testing cartridge, tagging the charged air particles with a fluorescence marker, and detecting a quantity of the microbes using a fluorescence detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: UChicago Argonne, LLC
    Inventors: Jack Gilbert, Charles Catlett, Peter Beckman
  • Calla Lily Plant Named 'Diva Bianca'
    Publication number: 20200113111
    Abstract: ‘Diva Bianca’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and a sweet fragrance. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla Lily plant named 'Diva Alpina'
    Publication number: 20200113109
    Abstract: ‘Diva Alpina’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named 'Capitola'
    Publication number: 20200113104
    Abstract: ‘Capitola’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having red-purple colored spathes that are positioned above the foliage. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named 'Diva Siberia'
    Publication number: 20200113110
    Abstract: ‘Diva Siberia’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named 'Peter's Pride'
    Publication number: 20200113107
    Abstract: ‘Peter's Pride’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having hot pink colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named 'Night Club'
    Publication number: 20200113105
    Abstract: ‘Night Club’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having purple colored spathes that have a trumpet shape. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named 'Royal Plum'
    Publication number: 20200113106
    Abstract: ‘Royal Plum’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having red-purple colored spathes. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named 'Diva Himalaya'
    Publication number: 20200113108
    Abstract: ‘Diva Himalaya’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and thin, strong peduncles. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • AUTOMATED MICROBIAL DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION
    Publication number: 20180305772
    Abstract: A method for automated microbial detection includes collecting air particles into a solid-state sampler, the air particles including microbes, charging the air particles using a plasma field generated by propulsion electrodes, focusing the charged air particles toward a sample well of a microfluidic testing cartridge, tagging the charged air particles with a fluorescence marker, and detecting a quantity of the microbes using a fluorescence detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC
    Inventors: Jack Gilbert, Charles Catlett, Peter Beckman
  • variety GSCCSTBL
    Patent number: 10051801
    Abstract: Zantedeschia variety designated GSCCSTBL is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of Zantedeschia GSCCSTBL, to the plants of Zantedeschia GSCCSTBL, to plant parts of Zantedeschia GSCCSTBL, and to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant produced by crossing Zantedeschia GSCCSTBL with itself or with another Zantedeschia. The invention also relates to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and to the transgenic Zantedeschia plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to Zantedeschia varieties, or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from Zantedeschia GSCCSTBL, to methods for producing other Zantedeschia varieties, hybrids, or plant parts derived from Zantedeschia GSCCSTBL, and to the Zantedeschia plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • variety GSCCLIGL
    Patent number: 10051800
    Abstract: Zantedeschia variety designated GSCCLIGL is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of Zantedeschia GSCCLIGL, to the plants of Zantedeschia GSCCLIGL, to plant parts of Zantedeschia GSCCLIGL, and to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant produced by crossing Zantedeschia GSCCLIGL with itself or with another Zantedeschia. The invention also relates to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and to the transgenic Zantedeschia plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to Zantedeschia varieties, or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from Zantedeschia GSCCLIGL, to methods for producing other Zantedeschia varieties, hybrids, or plant parts derived from Zantedeschia GSCCLIGL, and to the Zantedeschia plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Bianca’
    Patent number: PP32489
    Abstract: ‘Diva Bianca’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and a sweet fragrance. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Himalaya’
    Patent number: PP32490
    Abstract: ‘Diva Himalaya’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes and thin, strong peduncles. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Alpina’
    Patent number: PP32491
    Abstract: ‘Diva Alpina’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Diva Siberia’
    Patent number: PP32492
    Abstract: ‘Diva Siberia’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having white colored spathes. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Night Club’
    Patent number: PP32944
    Abstract: ‘Night Club’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having purple colored spathes that have a funnel shape. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Capitola’
    Patent number: PP32945
    Abstract: ‘Capitola’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having red-purple colored spathes that are positioned above the foliage. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with no maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Peter's Pride’
    Patent number: PP32963
    Abstract: ‘Peter's Pride’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having hot pink colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman
  • Calla lily plant named ‘Royal Plum’
    Patent number: PP32998
    Abstract: ‘Royal Plum’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having red-purple colored spathes. The flower stems are strong and long lasting. The leaves are green with maculations present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Beckman