Patents by Inventor Thomas K. Toyama

Thomas K. Toyama 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).

  • Cherry tree ‘PC7146-8’
    Patent number: PP15847
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry (Prunus avium) named ‘PC7146-8’ is disclosed. The new cultivar is notable for its large, high quality dark red fruit of superior flavor, and for its early ripening time, a few days before ‘Bing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Cherry tree named ‘PC7064-3’
    Patent number: PP16135
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry (Prunus avium), named ‘PC7064-3’ is disclosed. The new cultivar is notable for its very large, high quality dark red fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Apricot tree PA 7005-8
    Patent number: PP7034
    Abstract: A new variety of apricot tree vigorously grows to a large size and bears large oval-shaped attractive fruits which are firm and early maturing. In addition, the fruits have long storage and shelf life thereby making them particularly adapted to early, premium, long-distance, fresh markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Apricot tree PA 7221-1
    Patent number: PP7035
    Abstract: A new variety of apricot tree of large and medium dense growth is a regular and productive bearer of very large size, firm, orange fleshed, freestone fruits. The attractive fruits are light orange in color overlaid by a reddish purple blush, have excellent eating quality and are capable of being shipped to long distance fresh markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Apricot tree PA 7201-1
    Patent number: PP7045
    Abstract: A new variety of apricot tree bearing fruits of very large size, good quality and flavor and exceptional firmness. The fruits of this new variety are characterized by its attractive light orange color overlayed by a reddish purple blush. Its firm, large-sized fruits have long storage and shelf life and are particularly adapted to premium, long-distance fresh markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Cherry tree named ‘PC8007-2’
    Patent number: PP20526
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘PC8007-2’ is disclosed. The new cultivar is notable for its firm, flavorful fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Sweet cherry tree `PC6659-2`
    Patent number: PP8033
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, which bears medium size (average 9 grams in weight), bright, glossy red fruits. Its high quality, attractive fruits ripen about early to mid-Lambert season (5 days after Bing) and are much firmer than Lambert. The tree possesses a broad, spreading habit of growth, being much less upright in growth habit than either Lambert or Bing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Sweet cherry tree PC 7144-7
    Patent number: PP8051
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of self-fertile sweet cherry tree which bears large to very large (up to 16 grams in weight) mahogany colored fruits. Its exceptional high quality, heart-shaped, attractive fruits, ripen four to five days ahead of the commercially grown, Bing variety, which it is compared to herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Cherry tree named ‘PC7903-2’
    Patent number: PP21073
    Abstract: A new cultivar of sweet cherry tree named ‘PC7903-2’ is disclosed. The new cultivar is notable for its very large, juicy fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Sweet cherry tree PC 7146-23
    Patent number: PP8545
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree which bears medium to large, dark red, mahogany colored, firm fruits is described. Its broadly cordate shaped, attractive fruits ripen 14 days ahead of the commercially grown Bing variety which it is compared to herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Sweet cherry tree -- `PC 7222-1`
    Patent number: PP10459
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of self-fertile sweet cherry, Prunus avium, tree which bears medium to large 9.1-9.5 grams in weight firm mahogany-red colored fruits. Its exceptional, high quality, attractive fruits ripen four to five days ahead of the commercially grown Bing variety, which it is compared to herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama
  • Cherry tree named `PC 7144-6`
    Patent number: PP11385
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of self-infertile sweet cherry tree which bears very large mahogany red colored fruits that are 10-14 grams in weight. Its fruits, which are well suited for the high quality early season premium market, ripen six to nine days ahead of the commercially grown `Bing` variety, to which in many ways the new variety is comparable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Thomas K. Toyama