Patents by Inventor Terry A. Bacon

Terry A. Bacon 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: 20070163012
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large (about 65 mm) fruit in late July and early August in Kern County, California. The fruit skin has a smooth yellow finish with mildly-tart flavor, while the flesh color is yellow, with crisp, juicy texture. The flavor is sweet with high sugar levels (about 18° brix), and balancing acidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Terry Bacon, Bruce Mowrey, David Cain
  • Publication number: 20070163013
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, prunus persica var. ‘Sunectwentyone’ that possesses a relatively low chilling requirement of 250 hours at or below 7.2° C.; heavy production of relatively large (66 mm), very firm fruit that can be harvested about May 8-15 in Kern County, CA, (about 4 days after ‘April Glo’ nectarine (U.S. Plant. Pat. No. PP7305)). The nectarine fruit is bright red with bright yellow flesh that is moderately juicy, very firm, and tart-sweet with 12 brix. The plant has a relatively low tendency for split-pits, russeting, and thrips damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry Bacon
  • Publication number: 20050283867
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot Prunus armeniaca, cv. ‘Suaprinine’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Fruit is large (averaging 58 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. Flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 14° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and moderate juice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: David Cain, Terry Bacon, Bruce Mowrey
  • Publication number: 20030188353
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus persia named ‘TexPrince’ is provided. This variety requires approximately 500 to 550 chilling units of dormancy and produces an attractively colored freestone peach that ripens in early midseason suitable for commercial production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Terry Bacon
  • Publication number: 20030188352
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus persica is provided. The new peach tree variety produces an attractively colored, yellow fleshed, clingstone peach that matures early in the season (7-10 days after Flordaking) under the ecological conditions prevailing in the medium chill zone of south central Texas and is adapted in the medium chill region. The variety requires approximately 450 chilling units of dormancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David Byrne, Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15888
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill plum variety, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumtwentyfive’ is disclosed. The new variety has a relatively low winter chilling requirement of 200 hours at or below 7.2° C. The new variety has heavy and regular fruit production in the mild-winter region of California's Coachella Valley where harvest typically begins about 20 days before the ‘Red Beaut’ (unpatented) harvest begins in California's San Joaquin Valley. ‘Suplumtwentyfive’ produces large (approximately 55-58 mm diameter), firm, round fruit having smooth black skin and amber-colored flesh. The flavor of the new variety is mildly sweet with mildly-tart skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15897
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumthirtyfive,’ that is a heavy and consistent producer of early-season (June 16-22) black plums that are larger (66 mm) than other commercial plums in ‘Santa Rosa’ (unpatented) ripening season. The amber-colored flesh is crisp and juicy with sugar levels (17-19° brix) that are higher than other commercial plum varieties harvested at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15999
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot, Prunus armeniaca cv. ‘Suapriten’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Harvest begins about five days after the apricot variety ‘Poppy’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,593) harvest begins. The fruit is large (averaging approximately 61 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. The flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 15° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and plentiful juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP16006
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina ‘Suplumtwentyseven’ is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by consistent cropping of early-season, large-sized fruit (66 mm) in early June in Kern County. The fruit has golden-yellow flesh with ample juice. The skin is acidic, and has a smooth black finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP16507
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot Prunus armeniaca, cv. ‘Suaprinine’ that ripens early in the season and produces heavy, consistent crops in early districts of the California San Joaquin Valley. Fruit is large (averaging 58 mm), firm and develops a bright golden-orange color with red blush on exposed fruit. Flavor has been judged to be superior to other early-season apricots with approximately 14° brix that is well balanced by a slightly tart skin, a slight aroma, and moderate juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP14627
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus persica is provided. The new peach tree variety produces an attractively colored, yellow fleshed, clingstone peach that matures early in the season (7-10 days after Flordaking) under the ecological conditions prevailing in the medium chill zone of south central Texas and is adapted in the medium chill region. The variety requires approximately 450 chilling units of dormancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David Byrne, Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14629
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus persica named ‘TexPrince’ is provided. This variety requires approximately 500 to 550 chilling units of dormancy and produces an attractively colored freestone peach that ripens in early midseason suitable for commercial production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David Byrne, Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14880
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, moderately juicy fruit with good flavor. The fruit has a smooth, black, acidic flavored skin. The flesh becomes red as the fruit matures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14881
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, juicy fruit with an excellent eating quality. The fruit has a smooth, red-colored, slightly tart skin and yellow flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP14938
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of large, firm, black skinned, early-ripening fruit of excellent eating quality. The juicy flesh develops a red color upon ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP15068
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum variety that possesses heavy and consistent production of very large, smooth, red-skinned fruit having a juicy flesh that becomes pink colored as the fruit ripens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Terry A. Bacon