Patents by Inventor Peter John Nel

Peter John Nel 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).

  • Apple Tree Named 'GALA BIGBUCKS'
    Publication number: 20170374775
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica Borkh. apple tree named ‘GALA BIGBUCKS’, particularly characterized by its dark-red overcolor on 90-100% of fruit skin surface; foliage with distinct red midrib at harvest time; red/purple fruit stem; and intense red flower filament base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Pink Vein (Pty) Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Alexander Corder, Peter John Nel, Anthony George Rawbone-Viljoen
  • Apple tree named ‘BIGBUCKS’
    Patent number: PP29365
    Abstract: ‘BIGBUCKS’ is a new and distinct variety of Gala apple, selected for its dark red over color on 90-100% of the fruit skin surface with a full blush. It is distinguished from its parent variety ‘Royal Gala’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121) and other Gala varieties by its unique dark red full blush over color, red coloration of the stalk, and red coloration of the main vein on the lower side of the leaf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Pink Vein (Pty) Ltd.
    Inventors: Derek Alexander Corder, Peter John Nel, Anthony George Rawbone-Viljoen