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: 20140075616
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFive’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, early harvest season with medium to high productivity, and firm, sweet berries with aromatic flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicants: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC., DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20140075617
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFour’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, high productivity and firm, sweet berries with intense blue color and aromatic flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20140047588
    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: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20140047589
    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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20140047590
    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: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20090282589
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’ primarily characterized by medium-large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20090260116
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’ primarily characterized by large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and slightly oblate spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20090260115
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant primarily characterized by medium-large berries with strong sweetness, weak acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20070118942
    Abstract: The most distinctive feature of the southern highbush blueberry, ‘Camellia’, is its combination of excellent fruit attributes, especially size and color, its relatively late flowering for a mid- to early-season variety and its excellent plant vigor under field and high density growth conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: D. NeSmith, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20070101469
    Abstract: The most distinctive feature of the rabbiteye blueberry, ‘Vernon’, is its combination of late bloom/early ripening, favorable commercial fruit attributes, high and consistent yield, excellent plant vigor, and large berry size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: D. NeSmith, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20060095993
    Abstract: Vaccinium ashei Reade ‘Ochlockonee’ is a Rabbiteye blueberry is distinguished by distinguished by its late bloom period, high and consistent productivity, large berry size, moderate chill requirement, late ripening, small berry scar, and high-quality fruit suitable for mechanical harvesting for the fresh market. The fruit of the plant is primarily used as fresh fruit for shipping, but is also suitable for customer-pick and processing markets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: D. NeSmith, Arlen Draper
  • Publication number: 20060070150
    Abstract: The most distinctive feature of the southern highbush blueberry, ‘Palmetto’, is its combination of early ripening, favorable commercial fruit attributes, concentrated ripening, good yield and excellent plant vigor suitable for berry production in Georgia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: D. NeSmith, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP20436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant primarily characterized by medium-large berries with strong sweetness, weak acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP20449
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’ primarily characterized by large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and slightly oblate spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP20488
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’ primarily characterized by medium-large berries with medium sweetness, medium acidity, and a nearly spherical berry shape and berries that have green flesh, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc
    Inventors: Brian Caster, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP24407
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFour’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, high productivity and firm, sweet berries with intense blue color and aromatic flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper
  • Patent number: PP24489
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFive’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, early harvest season with medium to high productivity, and firm, sweet berries with aromatic flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper, Paul M. Lyrene