Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Gradziel

Thomas M. Gradziel 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: 20180014444
    Abstract: A new peach variety (Prunus persica) designated as ‘Vilmos’ is provided. ‘Vilmos’ forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures during the commercially important ‘Andross’ period, and demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to 10 days following initial ripening, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvests. Further, ‘Vilmos’ fruit exhibits the desirable characteristics of being free from the red staining of the pit area of fruit flesh in addition to having low susceptibility to splitting or cracking of the fruit pit during ripening, while also having other desirable fruit characteristics that are substantially similar to ‘Andross’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe
  • Publication number: 20150373887
    Abstract: A new peach variety (Prunus persica) designated as ‘Kader’ is provided. ‘Kader’ forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures approximately six to ten days earlier than that of the ‘Andross’ variety and demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to one week, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvests. Further, ‘Kader’ fruit exhibits the desirable characteristic of being free from the red staining of the pit area of fruit flesh resulting from anthocyanin formation, while still exhibiting other fruit characteristics that are believed to be substantially similar to those of the commercially important ‘Carson’ and ‘Andross’ peach varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe
  • Publication number: 20030009796
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of early-season clingstone peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided. Attractive fruit is formed that is well suited for processing having uniform yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity. The fruit color, flavor, and texture are believed to be superior to the ‘Dixon’ and ‘Andross’ cultivars (both non-patented in the United States). The fruit ripens at approximately four days earlier than the ‘Andross’ cultivar. The pink flowers are medium-sized and non-showy and the growth habit is uprightspreading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe, James A. Beutel, Robert E. Fenton, Susan D. Fenton, Vilmos Beres, Marta M. Beres, James F. Doyle
  • Publication number: 20020157144
    Abstract: An improved Prunus dulcis variety is provided that is well suited for serving as a pollenizer for the widely-grown ‘Nonpareil’ variety (non-patented in the United States). Good bloom overlap in combination with good production quality is displayed. The tree exhibits an upright and spreading growth habit. Abundant lateral vegetative growth is produced on current season shoots which makes possible high tree productivity. Desirable fruit and kernel characteristics for shelled and possessed almond production are displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Dale E. Kester, Thomas M. Gradziel, Richard N. Asay
  • Patent number: PP13028
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of late-season clingstone peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided. Attractive, nearly symmetrical fruit is formed that is well suited for processing having uniform bright yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity. The fruit ripens at approximately the same time as that of the ‘Halford’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The fruit color, flavor, and texture are believed to be superior to the ‘Halford’ cultivar. The flowers are large and showy and the growth habit is spreading to upright-spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe, James A. Beutel, Robert E. Fenton, Vilmos Beres, Clayton F. Weeks
  • Patent number: PP13286
    Abstract: An improved Prunus dulcis variety is provided that is well suited for serving as a pollenizer for the widely-grown ‘Nonpareil’ variety (non-patented in the United States). Good bloom overlap in combination with good production quality is displayed. The tree exhibits an upright and spreading growth habit. Abundant lateral vegetative growth is produced on current season shoots which makes possible high tree productivity. Desirable fruit and kernel characteristics for shelled and possessed almond production are displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dale E. Kester, Thomas M. Gradziel, Richard N. Asay
  • Patent number: PP13911
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of early-season clingstone peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided. Attractive fruit is formed that is well suited for processing having uniform yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity. The fruit color, flavor, and texture are believed to be superior to the ‘Dixon’ and ‘Andross’ cultivars (both non-patented in the United States). The fruit ripens at approximately four days earlier than the ‘Andross’ cultivar. The pink flowers are medium-sized and non-showy and the growth habit is upright-spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe, James A. Beutel, Robert E. Fenton, Vilmos Beres, James F. Doyle
  • Patent number: PP26871
    Abstract: A new peach variety (Prunus persica) designated as ‘Kader’ is provided. ‘Kader’ forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures approximately six to ten days earlier than that of the ‘Andross’ variety and demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to one week, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvests. Further, ‘Kader’ fruit exhibits the desirable characteristic of being free from the red staining of the pit area of fruit flesh resulting from anthocyanin formation, while still exhibiting other fruit characteristics that are believed to be substantially similar to those of the commercially important ‘Carson’ and ‘Andross’ peach varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe
  • Patent number: PP29623
    Abstract: A new peach variety (Prunus persica) designated as ‘Vilmos’ is provided. ‘Vilmos’ forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures during the commercially important ‘Andross’ period, and demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to 10 days following initial ripening, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvests. Further, ‘Vilmos’ fruit exhibits the desirable characteristics of being free from the red staining of the pit area of fruit flesh in addition to having low susceptibility to splitting or cracking of the fruit pit during ripening, while also having other desirable fruit characteristics that are substantially similar to ‘Andross’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe