Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Ranney

Thomas G. Ranney 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).

  • Real-time messaging method and apparatus
    Patent number: 11943186
    Abstract: A system and method for the late-binding of time-based media in real-time. With late binding, the sender may create time-based media before or at the same time an active delivery route to the recipient is discovered. As soon as the route becomes available, the media is transmitted. The existing DNS and email infrastructure is possibly used for route discovery, while any real-time transmission protocol may be used for the actual delivery of the media. “Progressive” emails may also be used for the real-time delivery of time-based media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Voxer IP LLC
    Inventors: Thomas E Katis, James T. Panttaja, Mary G. Panttaja, Matthew J Ranney
  • Illicium plant named 'NCIH1'
    Publication number: 20180132401
    Abstract: ‘NCIH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid Illicium with remontant flowering, a compact habit, and large, red flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • ILLICIUM PLANT NAMED 'NCIH2'
    Publication number: 20180132400
    Abstract: ‘NCIH2’ is a new cultivar of hybrid Illicium with remontant flowering, a compact habit, and large, white flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Evergreen dogwood 'NCCE1'
    Publication number: 20170359929
    Abstract: ‘NCCE1’ is a new cultivar of evergreen dogwood with an upright, pyramidal habit, dense branching, large showy white bracts, and greyed-purple-colored winter foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Magnolia plant named 'NCMX1'
    Publication number: 20170290221
    Abstract: ‘NCMX1’ is a new cultivar of magnolia with large, fragrant red-purple flowers, an upright habit and a late flowering time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Hybrid flowering cherry tree 'NCPH1'
    Publication number: 20160234987
    Abstract: ‘NCPH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid cherry tree with a strict weeping habit, small stature, and showy pink flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Cercis plant named 'NCCC1'
    Publication number: 20160150703
    Abstract: ‘NCCC1’ is a new cultivar of eastern redbud tree with unique, multi-colored foliage that includes a range and combination of colors including green, white, purple, and pink on emerging and young foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Interspecific hybrid flowering pear ‘NCPX1’
    Patent number: PP26539
    Abstract: ‘NCPX1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid flowering pear with a narrow fastigiated habit, red to purple flower buds opening with white flower petals and a high level of resistance to fire blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Interspecific hybrid dogwood named ‘NCCH1’
    Patent number: PP26542
    Abstract: ‘NCCH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid dogwood with a compact, rounded habit, semi-evergreen foliage with maroon fall and winter foliage color, and 4-11 pink to red/purple floral bracts per inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Winterberry holly plant named ‘NCIV1’
    Patent number: PP27109
    Abstract: ‘NCIV1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid holly with a compact, roughly rounded growth habit, and prolific, large, showy red fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘NCLX1’
    Patent number: PP27301
    Abstract: ‘NCLX1’ is a new cultivar of privet with bright, yellow-colored foliage, compact form with dense branching habit, fragrant white flowers from late-May to June, and low-fertility with limited fruit set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Hybrid flowering cherry tree named ‘NCPH1’
    Patent number: PP27579
    Abstract: ‘NCPH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid cherry tree with a strict weeping habit, small stature, and showy pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • tree named ‘NCCC1’
    Patent number: PP27712
    Abstract: ‘NCCC1’ is a new cultivar of eastern redbud tree with unique, multi-colored foliage that includes a range and combination of colors including green, white, purple, and pink on emerging and young foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘NCDX2’
    Patent number: PP28347
    Abstract: ‘NCDX2’ is a new cultivar of hybrid Deutzia with a compact, low-growing, arching/spreading growth habit with a profusion of showy pink-striped petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Evergreen dogwood plant named ‘NCCE1’
    Patent number: PP28998
    Abstract: ‘NCCE1’ is a new cultivar of evergreen dogwood with an upright, pyramidal habit, dense branching, large showy white bracts, and greyed-purple-colored winter foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • tree named ‘NCMX1’
    Patent number: PP29218
    Abstract: ‘NCMX1’ is a new cultivar of magnolia with large, fragrant red-purple flowers, an upright habit and a late flowering time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘NCMS2B’
    Patent number: PP29460
    Abstract: ‘NCMS2B’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, compact habit, and attractive variegated foliage. ‘NCMS2B’ provides an attractive and infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell
  • plant named ‘NCIH2’
    Patent number: PP29938
    Abstract: ‘NCIH2’ is a new cultivar of hybrid Illicium with remontant flowering, a compact habit, and large, white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘NCIH1’
    Patent number: PP29939
    Abstract: ‘NCIH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid Illicium with remontant flowering, a compact habit, and large, red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Triploid interspecific hybrid flowering pear tree named ‘NCPX2’
    Patent number: PP30788
    Abstract: ‘NCPX2’ is a new triploid, interspecific hybrid flowering pear with a broadly pyramidal habit, white flowers, multi-coloured fall foliage, resistance to fire blight, and significantly reduced fertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney