Patents Assigned to Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP32778
    Abstract: ‘UF17-128-17’ is a new coleus plant with a combination of novel characteristics which include vigorous compact mounded growth habit, excellent heat tolerance, and consistent tri-colored pink, maroon and chartreuse foliage. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF17-128-17’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial conducted to date, so it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP32873
    Abstract: ‘UF16-91-25’ is a new Coleus plant with a combination of novel characteristics that include vigorous compact mounded growth habit, excellent heat tolerance, and consistent tri-colored pink, maroon, and lime green foliage. ‘UF16-91-25’ has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF16-91-25’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial conducted to date, so it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP32943
    Abstract: ‘UF17-64-1’ is a new coleus plant with a combination of novel characteristics which include vigorous compact mounded growth habit, excellent heat tolerance, and consistent crimson foliage. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF17-64-1’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial we have conducted to date, so it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP32980
    Abstract: ‘UF17-50-5’ is a new Coleus plant with a combination of novel characteristics which include vigorous compact mounded growth habit, excellent heat tolerance, and consistent crimson and chartreuse foliage with very distinct margination. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF17-50-5’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial conducted to date, so it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP33013
    Abstract: ‘FLR12-11’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit that are aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Patent number: PP33116
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1013-1’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branches, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and red flowers, no to little fruiting, no to few seeds, a very high level of female infertility, a very low level of pollen stainability and viability, a very high level of male infertility, lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa, triploidy and a unique combination of DNA marker alleles, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhanao Deng
  • Patent number: PP33125
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Pink Panther’, characterized by its unique combination of leaf characteristics, including wide lance-shaped leaves, upright and sturdy petioles, deep pink main veins and primary veins, light pink blotches, slightly ruffled margins, resistance of sunburns and Xanthomonas bacterial leaf blight, high tuber yield potential, and excellent performance in containers and shady or sunny landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhanao Deng
  • Patent number: PP33200
    Abstract: ‘FLR12-89’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Patent number: PP33225
    Abstract: ‘FLR14-372’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and firm, crunchy, and early-maturing fruit that are sweet and aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Patent number: PP33343
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus scutellarioides (Coleus) named ‘UF17-128-7’, selected for having novel color patterning with excellent color stability and field performance. It is a vigorous well-branched plant with a spreading form, with leaves having striking magenta tones in their centers, and well defined maroon netted venation. Because of this color combination, ‘UF17-128-7’ is novel, and has no direct comparison in the industry. It has consistent vigor, making it a plant suitable for efficient production in both small and large containers. It is a non-flowering genotype and performs well in both sun and shade, maintaining good consistent color and habit late into the summer garden season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP33344
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus scutellarioides (coleus) named ‘UF17-11-5’, primarily selected for its novel and contrasting yellow-green leaf color with distinct magenta veins and pink accents. This vigorous plant maintains its foliage late into the Fall season until frost, and has very stable leaf color in both sun and shade. Due to its striking color combination and vigorous long-lasting landscape features, this plant will likely succeed when promoted and grown in landscapes as a specimen annual plant filling a large amount of space with color in a very short period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP33345
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus scutellarioides (coleus) named ‘UF15-4-43’, selected for its highly desirable combination of traits: bi-colored crimson and chartreuse foliage with superior stability in both sun and shade; large leaves with extremely uniform lance shape across the plant throughout development, and the leaves are larger than most plants of this leaf type; excellent lateral branching, thus providing ample vegetative propagules for producers; and vigorous spreading habit, growing more horizontal than vertical, which allows it to fill space with vibrant color very quickly in summer gardens. This plant has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial to date, thus it is desirable for long-season performance in the landscape. It is uniform through all stages of production and it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until first signs of frost in late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP33451
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 13.27-142’ and ‘FL 12.90-53’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 16.30-128’, can be distinguished at least by its exceptional conical fruit shape; exceptional sweetness and flavor; and high soluble solids content when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Patent number: PP33477
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 12.90-53’ and ‘FL 14.29-62’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 16.78-109’, can be distinguished at least by its white internal fruit color when fully ripe; white to light pink external fruit color when fully ripe; consistent conical shape; and low acid content when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Patent number: PP33533
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus scutellarioides (coleus) named ‘UF18-97-2’, selected for its excellent vigor, lateral branching, uniform overall habit, and intense crimson color in sun and shade. The new coleus cultivar ‘UF18-97-2’ was selected because it has superb vigor with brilliant crimson colored leaves with well-defined chartreuse margins. It does not produce flowers, so leaf abscission is minimized late in the landscape season. What makes it a rare red foliage genotype is that it is extremely vigorous and can easily grow three feet tall and five feet wide in the landscape while maintaining intense deep red color in both sun and shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP33540
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus scutellarioides (coleus) named ‘UF15-11-3’, selected because it has a combination of desirable traits not often found in our program. It has orange and chartreuse foliage with superior stability in both sun and shade. The lanced shape of the foliage is extremely uniform across the plant throughout development. It has excellent lateral branching, thus providing ample vegetative propagules for producers. It has a vigorous spreading habit, growing more horizontal than vertical, which allows it to fill space with vibrant color very quickly in summer gardens. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF15-11-3’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial we have conducted to date, so it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP33802
    Abstract: ‘Colossus’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-bushy to semi-upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with a touch of acidity and exhibit small, dry picking scars and are suitable for mechanical harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Patent number: PP33896
    Abstract: ‘Sentinel’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-upright to spreading growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are sweet and exhibit small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Patent number: PP34005
    Abstract: ‘UF17-109-9’ is a new Coleus plant, selected because it has a highly desirable combination of traits. It has intense pink, maroon, and lime green color patterns that are distinct and consistent for all leaves of the plant. The novel leaves have superior color stability in both sun and shade conditions, and it has a spreading and compact form and mounded habit. The leaf shape of ‘UF17-109-9’ is highly elongated compared to most Coleus, and the leaf shape is extremely uniform across the plant throughout development. It has excellent lateral branching, thus providing ample vegetative propagules for producers. Because of its uniformity through all stages of production and consistent landscape performance, it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until the first signs of frost in late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Patent number: PP34008
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 14.76-75’ and ‘Florida Beauty’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 17.15-86’, can be distinguished at least by its consistently well-shaped conical fruit; even medium-red fruit color; and fruit with intense flavor due to both high soluble solids content and high titratable acidity when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker