Patents Assigned to Berry R&D
  • Publication number: 20040073979
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct day-neutral variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-2880’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by its medium to large sized plant, many crowns per plant, low frequency of small to very small bract leaflets on the petioles, long petiolules, large diameter stolons, strong stolon pubescence, high number of sepals per berry, conical to wedged shaped fruit, absent to very narrow band without achenes on the fruit, achenes set more consistently above the fruit, spreading to reflexed calyx segments, calyx which is weakly attached to the fruit and strongly expressed hollow center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson, Steven D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP17312
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct short-day variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5016’. This new strawberry variety ‘PS-5016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size, vigorous growth rate with flowers visible above the plant for most of the year, large foliage size, light green in color and strongly concave in cross section, highly productive with fruit ripening beginning early, and produced fruit is small in size, medium red in color, conical in shape with excellent firmness, gloss and appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP17487
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct short-day variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-4634’. This new strawberry variety ‘P-4634’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size, strong vigor rate, large foliage with medium to strong blistering and gloss, highly productive with fruit harvest beginning as early as late March in Salinas, Calif., producing upwards of 15% to 20% of its production by the end of May, and produced fruit is very large in size, light red in color, conical in shape with very good firmness and gloss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP18806
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-1852’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: large upright primocanes, late fall primocane production, early spring floricane production, large conical berries, with nearly ? of the total production coming from the floricane. Foliage is strongly concave, medium green; possessing very strong rugosity, and always 3-foliage. Primocanes have a weak waxy coat, dense thorns, and weak to medium anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP19583
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5298’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5298’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size; medium to large fruit size; medium to red fruit color; spreading to reflexed calyx segments; medium to strong skin firmness; good fruit production with good flavor, medium green foliage with glossy texture and medium to strong interveinal blistering; and medium to large foliage, concave to flat in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP15151
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-1703’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following. Fruit that is uniformly conic in shape, glossy, with druplets evenly distributed around the berry. Fall fruit production that begins early in July with high July-August yields. Foliage of medium to dark green color, oblique-lobed shape and a length to width ratio that is much longer than broad. Primocanes are medium in length, medium green in color with a medium to strong waxy coat and medium to strong anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP15439
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-1764’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following. Fruit that is very large in size, light in color, glossy with very large druplets. Fall fruit production that begins late with low July-August yields. Primocanes are medium to long in length, large in diameter, medium to light green in color producing very little to no waxy coat and little to no anthocyanins. Thorns are strong and stout in texture with little to no reddish color on the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignees: Plant Sciences Inc., Berry R&D
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP20077
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size; medium fruit size; spreading calyx segments; long petiolule length; three to four leaflets/tri-foliate; moderate fruit production with very good flavor; and medium green foliage with medium glossy texture and medium interveinal blistering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20291
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is characterized by medium to small sized fruit which are orange-red to red in color; medium to small calyx diameter; conical, glossy fruit with the calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed; medium green foliage, which is slightly concave to slightly convex in shape with medium interveinal blistering and gloss; and position of fruiting truss tends to be more level with to above the plant with weak pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20307
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’. This new strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; increased marketable fruit yield; medium to large fruit size; conical to cylindrical fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to above the fruit surface; medium to large plant size; medium green foliage color; medium foliage size; petiole pubescence that ranges from moderate to heavy; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20308
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Glory’. This new strawberry plant named ‘Glory’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color; medium sized fruit; cylindrical to cordiform fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to below the fruit surface; large sized calyx; medium plant size; plant density that ranges from medium to open; light to medium green foliage color; medium sized foliage; and moderate to heavy petiole pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20309
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; large fruit size; conical to ovate fruit shape; large calyx; medium sized plant; medium to dark green foliage color; medium sized foliage; short fruiting trusses; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20342
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘RADIANCE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: medium sized, firm, medium red fruit of conic shape, even color, and excellent flavor. Foliage is flat to strongly convex, medium green; possessing medium to strong rugosity, and mostly 3-foliate. Primocanes have an absent to very weak waxy coat, medium to dense thorn density, and medium to weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP20394
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’. This new strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium plant size; medium to large fruit; red to dark red fruit color; strong fruit skin firmness; medium to dark green foliage; good fruit flavor; medium sized foliage and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20459
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘GRANDEUR’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: large, firm, light-red fruit of conic shape, even color, and very good flavor. Foliage is slightly concave to slightly convex, medium green; possessing very strong rugosity, and always 3-foliate. Primocanes have an absent to very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density, and medium anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP21415
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large to very large fruit size; red to dark red fruit color; high productivity; medium sized plant; calyx that tends to be more equal to the diameter of the fruit; uniformly shaped, conical berries with good flavor; and relatively short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP21685
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘ELEGANCE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: firm, glossy medium-red fruit of conic shape, even color, and very good flavor. Foliage is slightly to strongly concave, medium green; possessing medium to strong rugosity and mostly 3-foliate. Primocanes have a weak waxy coat, medium thorn density, and weak anthocyanin coloration. Time of production of the floricane crop is early.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Scott W. Adams
  • Patent number: PP23290
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-1.125’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-1.125’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red skin color, conical fruit shape, very good fruit flavor, early fruit ripening, medium to large plant, and long fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignees: Berry R&D, Inc., Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP23291
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3.108’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-3.108’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its dark red to red fruit color, large to very large fruit size, medium plant vigor, conical fruit shape, firm fruit flesh, and early fruit ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignees: Berry R&D, Inc., Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP23745
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘MERIT’. This new strawberry plant named ‘MERIT’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its small fruit size; orange red to red fruit color; uniformly shaped conical berries; and small sized plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson