Patents by Inventor Randy Bjorge

Randy Bjorge 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: 20140304864
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree ‘FA 1566’ originating as the result of a cross between ‘Fayette’ (an unpatented selection) and ‘Newhaven’ (an unpatented selection). The new variety is unique from ‘Fayette’ in that it is 80% to 90% red with a background of orange-red with dark red highlights and ripens 9 days earlier and is unique from Newhaven in that it is 80% to 90% red with a background of orange-red with dark red highlights and ripens 18 days later.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: International Plant Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Publication number: 20030088897
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as ‘FA 42 peach’) which was developed in 1981 by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farms in Coloma, Mich.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP14439
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as ‘FA 42 peach’) which was developed in 1981 by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farms in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features: 1. A substantially large, round fruit with an attractive bright red blush covering 75 to 80% of the fruit at maturity. 2. A fruit maturing late in the season, 7 days after ‘Fayette’ or 45 days after ‘Redhaven’. 3. A fruit with excellent storage and shipping qualities. 4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10545
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 47` peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 7 days before the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and an attractive orange-red stripe coloration covering 75% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when it is cut.5. A tree and fruit with good resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A tree and blossom that is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10546
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 52` peach tree variety) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing at the same time as the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with semi-freestone, yellow flesh and an attractive red stripe over a medium red blush covering 80% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.5. A tree and fruit with resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A tree and blossom with hardiness superior to its parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10547
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 59` peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A very large, substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and very attractive orange-red stripe over a red blush covering 80% of the fruit at maturity.2. A fruit maturing 20 days later that the `Redhaven` peach.3. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.4. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.5. A fruit that ripens with multiple pickings and produces heavy tonnage per acre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10548
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 11` peach tree variety) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 5 days after the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and an attractive bright red mottled stripe covering 95% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.5. A fruit and tree with excellent resistance to bacterial spot.6. A tree and blossom with hardiness superior to `Redhaven`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10549
    Abstract: A new peach, (Prunus persica) variety which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 17 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and an attractive solid red blush on the most exposed surfaces which suffuses to a relatively indistinct red-on-red stripe on the less exposed surfaces covering 90 to 100% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when it is cut.5. A tree and fruit with good resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A tree and blossom with good hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10554
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the FA 18 peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, MI, having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 30 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round peach with white flesh and an attractive deep pinkish-red blush over a pinkish-white background covering 90% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.5. A fruit and tree with resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A fruit and blossom that is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10555
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 12` peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A substantially round fruit with an attractive bright red blush coloration covering 90 to 100% of the fruit at maturity. pg,22. A fruit maturing 5 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A fruit with excellent storage and shipping qualities.4. A tree and fruit with good resistance to bacterial spot.5. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.6. A fruit and blossom that is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP10556
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the FA 17 peach tree variety) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 30 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round peach with clear yellow flesh and an attractive dark red blush over a brilliant orange back-ground covering about 80 to 90% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit and tree with good resistance to Bacterial Spot.5. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.6. A fruit and tree with exceptional hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Patent number: PP25130
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree ‘FA 1566’ originating as the result of a cross between ‘Fayette’ (an unpatented selection) and ‘Newhaven’ (an unpatented selection). The new variety is unique in that it is 80% to 90% red with a background of orange-red with dark red highlights and ripens early.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge