Patents by Inventor Arlen Draper

Arlen Draper 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: 20180020582
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFifteen’ particularly distinguished by producing later fruit having skin without bloom on immature fruit that is greyed-purple in color, skin without bloom on mature fruit that is dark blue in color, and skin with bloom on mature fruit that is light violet-blue in color, post-harvest fruit that can be stored for two weeks without a significant deterioration in quality, and having a plant with an average height of 138.4 cm, an average width of 185.5 cm, and a semi-erect growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian K. CASTER, Arlen DRAPER, Jennifer K. IZZO
  • Publication number: 20170150664
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blueberry cultivar named ‘Norman’ which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of USDA blueberry selection G-566 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)בLegacy’ (non-patented, released genotype) is provided. This new blueberry cultivar can be distinguished by high fruit quality including excellent picking scar, color, firmness and flavor along with excellent plant health and vigor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicants: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20160227685
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFourteen’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, strong cane renewal and large, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Marta C. Baptista, Bruce D. Mowrey, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Publication number: 20150173263
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTen’ particularly distinguished by having an early harvest season, strong vigor and large, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Publication number: 20150173262
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEleven’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, strong cane renewal and small, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Publication number: 20150163972
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueThirteen’ particularly distinguished by having a very long harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Publication number: 20150163971
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwelve’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet berries with very low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Publication number: 20150096084
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNine’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, high productivity and large, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP24568
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEight’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, small plant size with medium productivity and firm, tart berries with dark blue color, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP24569
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSix’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, very early harvest season with high fruit productivity, and firm, sweet berries with medium acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP24605
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSeven’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, high productivity and very firm, large, sweet berries with intense blue color, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP25467
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF08-095’ is provided. ‘ZF08-095’ is an ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The variety is a semi-dwarf with a round shape and shiny dark green leaves that turn shades of red, purple and yellow in the fall. ‘ZF08-095’ has attractive fruit that ripens from red to black in mid to late July, and has a mild, sweet flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignees: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP26287
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNine’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, high productivity and large, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP26451
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueThirteen’ particularly distinguished by having a very long harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Patent number: PP26537
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEleven’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, strong cane renewal and small, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP26643
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTen’ particularly distinguished by having an early harvest season, strong vigor and large, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP26748
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwelve’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet berries with very low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Patent number: PP27622
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFourteen’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, strong cane renewal and large, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Marta C. Baptista, Bruce D. Mowrey, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP28502
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blueberry cultivar named ‘Norman’ which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of USDA blueberry selection G-566 (non-patented, unreleased genotype)בLegacy’ (non-patented, released genotype) is provided. This new blueberry cultivar can be distinguished by high fruit quality including excellent picking scar, color, firmness and flavor along with excellent plant health and vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP28933
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFifteen’ particularly distinguished by producing later fruit having skin without bloom on immature fruit that is greyed-purple in color, skin without bloom on mature fruit that is dark blue in color, and skin with bloom on mature fruit that is light violet-blue in color, post-harvest fruit that can be stored for two weeks without a significant deterioration in quality, and having a plant with an average height of 138.4 cm, an average width of 185.5 cm, and a semi-erect growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo