Patents Assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Driscoll Osceola’
    Patent number: PP15752
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Osceola.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’, in particular, by a an orange red internal color of the fruit, a fruiting truss length of about 16.6 cm, a flat terminal leaflet margin profile, an obtuse terminal leaflet teeth shape, a dense petiole pubescence, a cordate fruit shape, and a very narrow band without achenes on the fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, JoAnne Coss
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Driscoll Malibu’
    Patent number: PP16070
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Malibu.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’, in particular, by a flat terminal leaflet margin profile, dense petiole pubescence, 20% of plants with single bracts, a very narrow band without achenes on the fruit, and a small hollow fruit center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, JoAnne Coss
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Driscoll Pearl’
    Patent number: PP16241
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Pearl.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘San Juan’ and ‘Driscoll Lanai.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘San Juan’ and ‘Driscoll Lanai,’ in particular, by its longer petiole length, longer fruiting truss length, upright growth habit, strong sweetness of fruit, and highly susceptibility to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Kristie L. Gilford, Larry T. Kodama, JoAnne Cross
  • Blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty’
    Patent number: PP17983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty.’ The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its early season crop, large fruit size and thornless canes. ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty’ produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by having thornless canes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Reynaldo Cabrera Avalos
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOne’
    Patent number: PP18458
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOne’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its relatively small plant size, medium fruit size and heavy fruit production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ferguson, Amado Q. Amorao, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Driscoll Ojai’
    Patent number: PP18575
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Ojai’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Driscoll El Capitan’ and ‘Driscoll Venice’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Driscoll El Capitan’ and ‘Driscoll Venice,’ in particular, by its height, longer petiole length, longer fruiting truss length, open canopy density and moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Amorao, Michael Ferguson
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Pacifica’
    Patent number: PP18658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Pacifica’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, consistent large fruit size and high yield. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by having better flavored fruit and larger fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Fear, Rick Harrison
  • Raspberry plant name ‘Driscoll Sevillana’
    Patent number: PP18659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Sevillana’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its large firm fruit with consistent fruit structure and high yield. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by being a less vigorous plant, producing more uniform and more elongated shape fruit, and having larger and less acidic fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Fear, Rick Harrison
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwo’
    Patent number: PP18878
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwo’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, heavy fruit production, and resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Michael Ferguson, JoAnne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Amado Q. Amorao
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFour’
    Patent number: PP19240
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFour’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its large fruit size, heavy fruit production, moderate resistance to Lygus hesperus, Botrytis fruit rot, powdery mildew, and Strawberry Mottle Virus and resistance to Verticillium wilt is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspOne’
    Patent number: PP19656
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspOne’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its large plant size, high productivity with a long fruiting season, large fruit with a medium red color and a high percentage of titratable acidity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Miguel H. Ahumada, Peter A. Martini, Richard E. Harrison
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThree’
    Patent number: PP19673
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThree’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, heavy fruit production, and resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’
    Patent number: PP20248
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small, sweet tasting fruit, moderate resistance to high pH and high soil salt levels, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Rogers, Aloysius G Claessens, Thomas M. Sjulin, Carlos D. Fear
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueThree’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueOne’
    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
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwo’
    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
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSix’
    Patent number: PP20701
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSix’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its medium to large, sweet tasting fruit, early flowering and early harvest maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Philip J. Stewart, Esther J. Pullen
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEleven’
    Patent number: PP20731
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEleven’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its medium-sized, conical-shaped fruit having a strong sweetness and medium acidity and moderate resistance to Strawberry Moftle Virus, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Joanne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Philip J. Stewart, Matthew P. Wilson, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNine’
    Patent number: PP20733
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNine’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small hollow center, early to medium flowering time, everbearing fruit, low number of achenes per berry, and moderate resistance to Strawberry Mottle Virus is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart, Martin P. Madesko, JoAnne F. Coss
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEight’
    Patent number: PP20735
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEight’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large, firm and medium to strong sweet tasting fruit, medium-vigor and moderate resistance to Powdery mildew, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Ferguson