Patents by Inventor Tony M. Avila

Tony M. Avila 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: 20170280666
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated CVX-35. ‘CVX-35’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has larger frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, corky root rot resistance, Bushy Stunt virus resistance, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color. The present invention relates to a new and distinctive cos or romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) variety designated CVX-35.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 9756828
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated CVX-16. ‘CVX-16’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has larger frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color with a solid midrib. The present invention relates to a new and distinctive cos or romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) variety designated CVX-16.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 9681632
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated River Road. ‘River Road’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has light heavy head weight, with long wide leaves. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar River Road, to the plants of lettuce cultivar River Road, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar River Road, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar River Road with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20160192609
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated River Road. ‘River Road’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has light heavy head weight, with long wide leaves. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar River Road, to the plants of lettuce cultivar River Road, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar River Road, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar River Road with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 9119371
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Prima Forest. ‘Prima Forest’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has light plant weight, small core diameter, short plant height and also has resistance to lettuce downy mildew. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Prima Forest with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Cedar Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20140250544
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Prima Forest. ‘Prima Forest’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has light plant weight, small core diameter, short plant height and also has resistance to lettuce downy mildew. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Prima Forest with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 8779240
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Rocky Row. ‘Rocky Row’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California for the spring sowing. It has lighter plant weight, long core length, tall plant height, long leaf length, with resistance to Tomato bushy Stunt virus, and lettuce downy mildew. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Rocky Row, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Rocky Row, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Rocky Row, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Rocky Row with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 8524981
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Solid King. ‘Solid King’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar with large frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, corky root rot resistance, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color with a solid mid rib. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Solid King with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20130174294
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Rocky Row. ‘Rocky Row’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California for the spring sowing. It has lighter plant weight, long core length, tall plant height, long leaf length, with resistance to Tomato bushy Stunt virus, and lettuce downy mildew. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Rocky Row, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Rocky Row, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Rocky Row, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Rocky Row with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CENTRAL VALLEY SEEDS, INC.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20120131689
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Solid King. ‘Solid King’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar with large frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, corky root rot resistance, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color with a solid mid rib. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Solid King with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: CENTRAL VALLEY SEEDS, INC.
    Inventors: TONY M. AVILA, ADOLFO S. MEDEROS
  • Patent number: 7534941
    Abstract: A novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Sun Valley, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Sun Valley, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Sun Valley and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Sun Valley with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars derived from the cultivar Sun Valley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 7534940
    Abstract: A novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Heartbreaker, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Heartbreaker, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Heartbreaker and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Heartbreaker with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars derived from the cultivar Heartbreaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 6841723
    Abstract: A novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Sunbelt, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Sunbelt, to the plants of lettuce line Sunbelt and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Sunbelt with itself or another lettuce (Lactuca sp.) line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce lines derived from the cultivar Sunbelt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Sr., Adolfo Mederos
  • Publication number: 20040133950
    Abstract: A novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Sunbelt, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Sunbelt, to the plants of lettuce line Sunbelt and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Sunbelt with itself or another lettuce (Lactuca sp.) line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce lines derived from the cultivar Sunbelt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo Mederos
  • Patent number: 6649816
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the present invention which relates to a new distinct romaine (Cos) Lactuca sativa cultivar designated ‘Thermo Cos’, which exhibits resistance to lettuce drop and tipbum, a leaf color of Value 4 Chroma 4 Hue 7.5 GY according to the Munsell Color Chart for Plant Tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Patent number: 6649815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new Romaine (Cos) Lactuca sativa cultivar designated Green Forest, which exhibits resistance to lettuce drop and tipburn, a leaf color of Value 3 Chroma 4 Hue 7.5 GY according to the Munsel Color Chart for Plant Tissues and weighs about 4.7% more than the comparable varieties of Romaine Lettuce.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20030088891
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a the present invention which relates to a new Romaine (Cos) Lactuca sativa cultivar designated Green Forest, which exhibits resistance to lettuce drop and tipburn, a leaf color of Value 3 Chroma 4 Hue 7.5 GY according to the Munsel Color Chart for Plant Tissues and weighs about 4.7% more than the comparable varieties of Romaine Lettuce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20030018996
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a the present invention which relates to a new distinct romaine (Cos) Lactuca sativa cultivar designated ‘Thermo Cos’, which exhibits resistance to lettuce drop and tipburn, a leaf color of Value 4 Chroma 4 Hue 7.5 GY according to the Munsell Color Chart for Plant Tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Central Valley Seeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony M. Avila, Adolfo S. Mederos