Patents by Inventor Ron Beatson

Ron 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).

  • Hop plant named 'NZH131'
    Publication number: 20210315142
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid selection 00.L123-168 (pollen parent; not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH131’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Hop plant named 'NZH063'
    Publication number: 20210315141
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing ‘Cascade’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid male selection 00.L123-168 (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH063’, is characterised by having cones which are late-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Hop plant named 'HORT9909'
    Publication number: 20190183001
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing ‘Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent) (not patented) and 97.72-09 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort9909’, is characterised by its cones maturing mid-season and having medium Alpha Acid and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: New Zealand hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named "HORT4337"
    Publication number: 20190150343
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing tetraploid 00.L125-09 (seed parent) (not patented) and diploid 99-59-39 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘Hort4337’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Hop plant named 'HORT0605'
    Publication number: 20180124975
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing the ‘Southern Cross’ (not patented) and 99-63-31 (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort0605’, is characterised by its late maturing and high alpha acid content and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop Plant Named 'HORT3953'
    Publication number: 20140090123
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The triploid cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing the unreleased selections 00-L125-09 (not patented) and 99-58-39 (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort3953’, is distinguished from others by its late spring growth and late cone maturity along with a high alpha:beta acids ratio. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named 'HORT7709'
    Publication number: 20130019355
    Abstract: A new and distinct hops plant is described. The cultivar results out of a selection from a population of seedlings derived from the open pollination of a tetraploid seedling selection 95-28-24 (not patented). The cones are of a small size, oval shape, ripen mid-late season, and have slightly open bracts. The cultivar has been shown to have a unique chemistry profile; of particular interest is the high yield of oil per gram of alpha acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named 'Hort3829'
    Publication number: 20130014300
    Abstract: A new and distinct hops plant is described. The triploid cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the open pollination of the cultivar ‘Hallertauer Mittelfrueh’ (not patented). The cones are of a medium size, oval shape and ripen early. The new cultivar appears suitable for beer flavouring in the aroma hops market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Ron BEATSON
  • Apricot tree named `Dunstan`
    Patent number: PP11669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterised by an attractive orange color, medium to large size, and firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterised by moderately vigorous healthy growth and an upright tree habit. The new variety has been named `Dunstan`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Apricot tree named `Gabriel`
    Patent number: PP11698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by an attractive deep orange color with a red blush, very large size, and firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by moderately vigorous healthy growth and spreading tree habit. The new variety has been named `Gabriel`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Apricot tree named `Vulcan`
    Patent number: PP11699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterized by a shiny, attractive orange color with intense red blush covering 30-50% of the surface. The fruit is of large size with an elliptical shape and has juicy, firm flesh with sweet flavor. The tree is characterized by vigorous healthy growth and a drooping tree habit. The new variety has been named `Vulcan`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Apricot tree named `Alex`
    Patent number: PP11721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved variety of apricot tr The fruit of the new variety is characterised by attractive bright orange color with a pink-red blush, medium size, and firm flesh with an excellent sweet flavor. The tree is characterised by moderately vigorous healthy growth and spreading to upright tree habit. The new variety has been named `Alex`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Ron Beatson, Dominique Noiton
  • Hop plant named ‘Hort3829’
    Patent number: PP23985
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant is described. The triploid cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the open pollination of the cultivar ‘Hallertauer Mittelfrueh’ (not patented). The cones are of a medium size, oval shape and ripen early. The new cultivar produces cones suitable for beer flavouring in the aroma hops market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘Hort3953’
    Patent number: PP25658
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The triploid cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing the unreleased selections 00-L125-09 (not patented) and 99-58-39 (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort3953’, is distinguished from others by its late spring growth and late cone maturity along with a high alpha:beta acids ratio. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘Hort0605’
    Patent number: PP30474
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing the ‘Southern Cross’ (not patented) and 99-63-31 (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort0605’, is characterised by its late maturing and high alpha acid content and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘Hort9909’
    Patent number: PP31852
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from the deliberate crossing ‘Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent) (not patented) and 97.72-09 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new variety, ‘Hort9909’, is characterised by its cones maturing mid-season and having medium Alpha Acid and low cohumulone content. The new variety is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘Hort4337’
    Patent number: PP31853
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing tetraploid 00.L125-09 (seed parent) (not patented) and diploid 99-59-39 (pollen parent) (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘Hort4337’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘NZH063’
    Patent number: PP33944
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing ‘Cascade’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid male selection 00.L123-168 (not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH063’, is characterised by having cones which are late-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content. The new cultivar is suitable for beer flavouring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘NZH131’
    Patent number: PP33966
    Abstract: A new and distinct hop plant is described. The new cultivar results out of selection from a population of seedlings derived from deliberate crossing ‘Hersbrucker Pure’ (seed parent; not patented) and tetraploid selection 00.L123-168 (pollen parent; not patented). The new cultivar, ‘NZH131’, is characterised by having cones which are mid-season maturing and having medium alpha acid content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: New Zealand Hops Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson
  • Hop plant named ‘Hort7709’
    Patent number: PP23921
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of a selection from a population of seedlings derived from the open pollination of a tetraploid seedling selection 95-28-24 (not patented). The cones are of a small size, oval shape, ripen mid-late season, and have slightly open bracts. The cultivar has been shown to have a unique chemistry profile; of particular interest is the high yield of oil per gram of alpha acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Ron Beatson