Patents by Inventor Thomas Buzo

Thomas Buzo 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).

  • Walnut rootstock 'VX211'
    Publication number: 20080320618
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘VX211’ is described. This new variety, ‘VX211’, can be propagated through micropropagation or rooted cuttings. ‘VX211’ has vigor and survivability in the nursery and in the orchard. It has reduced susceptibility to damage from nematodes (Pratylenchus vulnus) compared to other Paradox rootstock. ‘VX211’ also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other Paradox rootstock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Gale McGranahan, Charles Leslie, Wesley Hackett, Gregory Browne, James McKenna, Thomas Buzo, Stephanie Kaku, Michael McKenry
  • Walnut rootstock ‘VX211’
    Patent number: PP21179
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘VX211’ is described. This new variety, ‘VX211’, can be propagated through standard tissue culture micropropagation or rooted cuttings. ‘VX211’ has vigor and survivability in the nursery and in the orchard. It has reduced susceptibility to damage from nematodes (Pratylenchus vulnus) compared to other ‘Paradox’ rootstock. ‘VX211’ also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other ‘Paradox’ rootstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gale McGranahan, Charles Leslie, Wesley Hackett, Gregory Browne, James McKenna, Thomas Buzo, Stephanie Kaku, Michael McKenry