Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Ackerman

Stephen M. Ackerman 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).

  • Raspberry plant named PSI 79
    Patent number: PP7436
    Abstract: A raspberry plant named PSI 79, characterized by its everbearing fruit habit, high yield, early fruiting habit on second year floricanes, exceptional vigor, and reduced thorns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Raspberry plant named PSI 127
    Patent number: PP7437
    Abstract: A distinct everbearing red raspberry variety characterized by everbearing fruit habit, high yields, producing about 40% of its overall spring floricane production in May, early fruiting habits on second year floricanes, exceptional vigor, producing twice as many suckers as Heritage, reduced thorns, and producing fruit averaging between 18.2 mm in length by 18.1 mm in width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Raspberry plant named PSI 114
    Patent number: PP7451
    Abstract: This new cultivar of everbearing red raspberry is characterized by high yield (producing 55% of its overall spring production in June), early fruiting habits and exceptional vigor. It fruits 2-3 weeks earlier on second year floricanes than does Willamette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Raspberry plant name PSI 168
    Patent number: PP7528
    Abstract: A distinct red raspberry variety named PSI 168, characterized by everbearing fruit habit, high yields, early fruiting habit on second year floricanes, and many small and reduced thorns. Berry size averages 3.3 to 3.4 grams, from August through November.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Raspberry plant named PSI-R86.745
    Patent number: PP8062
    Abstract: A new and distinct everbearing golden raspberry variety named "PSI-R86.745" which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and on floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years. The new variety is characterized by relatively large fruit size, virtually thornless nature, and distinct color contrast between mature and immature foliage. The variety is also distinguishable by its tall unbranched primocane growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Coast Cooling, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman