Patents Assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9469458
    Abstract: A container that includes a tray having a base bottom portion and one or more sidewalls having a volume for holding a product; a lid that is attachable to the tray to protect the product in the tray when attached thereto; and a divider for providing a plurality of compartments with a predetermined volume in the tray, the divider configured, dimensioned and positioned to provide support to the lid, air flow between the compartments and torsional rigidity to the tray. The most preferred container of the invention is a rectangular clamshell container as described herein that includes a spine which is pivotally hinged to the base bottom portion via the lid. This preferred container also includes a plurality of snap locking members for attaching the lid to the tray for retaining contents therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Malkeet Singh Padda, Craig R. Snedden, Gandhi B. Sifuentes, Cesar Ramirez
  • Patent number: PP25698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtySix’ particularly characterized by a very vigorous plant bearing large, conic shaped fruit having an early harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP25699
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyOne’ particularly characterized by a dense plant bearing dark red fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Renae Robertson, Joanne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Agustin M. Renteria, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP25747
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawForty’ particularly characterized by a vigorous plant bearing dark red, glossy fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Esther Kibbe, Philip J. Stewart
  • Patent number: PP25866
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtySeven’ particularly characterized by a vigorous plant bearing medium red fruit having a mid-season harvest maturity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Raquel Cervantes, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • 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: PP26501
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackEight’, particularly characterized by medium to high yields, long production season and self-fruitful plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Stephen B. Moyles
  • 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: PP26611
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackTen’, particularly characterized by high productivity, large, black berries and self-fruitful plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon
  • 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: PP26774
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackNine’, particularly characterized by high vigor, long production season and self-fruitful plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon
  • Patent number: PP26800
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyThree’ particularly characterized by dark orange-red colored fruit, early time of flowering and early harvest maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Renae Robertson, Joanne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Agustin M. Renteria
  • Patent number: PP26801
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyFour’ particularly characterized by medium red strongly glossy fruit, early harvest maturity and moderate resistance to powdery mildew, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Michael D. Ferguson, Renae Robertson, Joanne F. Coss
  • Patent number: PP26802
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyTwo’ particularly characterized by dark red fruit, a mid-season harvest maturity and moderate resistance to Tetranychus urticae, Botrytis fruit rot and Xanthomonas fragariae, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar, Raquel Cervantes Moreno
  • Patent number: PP27129
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackEleven’, particularly characterized by having medium to high vigor, medium-sized, black fruit and medium yield, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Mark Crusha
  • Patent number: PP27130
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackFifteen’, particularly characterized by having medium to high vigor, medium to large-sized, black berries and self-fruitful plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Mark Crusha
  • Patent number: PP27146
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackFourteen’, particularly characterized by having medium to high yield, medium to large-sized, black berries and self-fruitful plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Mark Crusha
  • Patent number: PP27442
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyEight’ particularly characterized by having medium-sized, medium red fruit, a globose—semi-upright plant habit, and very early harvest maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Esther Kibbe, Philip J. Stewart, Mary M. Calkins