Patents by Inventor Ron A. Beatson

Ron A. Beatson 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: 20030196234
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta Li is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AA05_01 of unknown parentage and a male A. arguta selection AA13_01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA05_01 and AA13_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, oblong shape and sweet aromatic taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Mark A. McNeilage, Ron A. Beatson, Elspeth A. MacRae
  • Publication number: 20030163860
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AAME01_01 (unpatented) and a male A. arguta selection AAME01_05 (unpatented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance (both internal and external) characterised by its green hairless, edible skin with red-centered flesh at maturity, small fruit size, oblong shape, and sweet aromatic taste. The new variety has been named ‘Hortgem Rua’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Mark A. McNeilage, Ron A. Beatson, Elspeth A. MacRae
  • Publication number: 20030159187
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AA01—01 of unknown parentage and a male A. arguta selection AA04—01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA01—01 and AA04—01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, ovoid shape and sweet aromatic taste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Mark A. McNeilage, Ron A. Beatson, Elspeth A. MacRae
  • Publication number: 20010042258
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta Li is described. The variety results from a controlled pollenation using a female A. arguta selection AA0213 01 of unknown parentage and a male A. arguta selection AA1313 01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA02-01 and AA13-01) are unpatented. Its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size and sweet aromatic taste distinguish the new variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Mark A. McNeilage, Ron A. Beatson, Elspeth A. MacRae
  • Patent number: PP13815
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AA02-01 of unknown parentage and a male A. arguta selection AA13-01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA02-01 and AA13-01) are unpatented. Its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size and sweet aromatic taste distinguish the new variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark A. McNeilage, Ron A. Beatson, Elspeth A. MacRae
  • Patent number: PP14212
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AA01_01 of unknown parentage and a male A. arguta selection AA04_01 of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA01_01 and AA04_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, ovoid shape and sweet aromatic taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Mark A McNeilage, Ron A Beatson, Elspeth A MacRae
  • Patent number: PP14320
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AA05_01 of unknown parentage and a male A. arguta selection AA13._0l of unknown parentage. Both named parents (AA05_01 and AA 13_01) are unpatented. The new variety is distinguished by its green hairless, edible skin, small fruit size, oblong shape and sweet aromatic taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Mark A McNeilage, Ron A Beatson, Elspeth A MacRae
  • Patent number: PP14625
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwi plant of the species Actinidia arguta (Sieb. & Zucc.) Planch. ex Miq. var. arguta is described. The variety results from a controlled pollination using a female A. arguta selection AAME01_01 (unpatented) and a male A. arguta selection AAME01_05 (unpatented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance (both internal and external) characterised by its green hairless, edible skin with red-centered flesh at maturity, small fruit size, oblong shape, and sweet aromatic taste. The new variety has been named ‘Hortgem Rua’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand, Limited
    Inventors: Mark A McNeilage, Ron A Beatson, Elspeth A MacRae