Patents Assigned to Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘UF 11-1-24’
    Patent number: PP27777
    Abstract: ‘UF 11-1-24’ is a new and distinct, nearly seedless, midseason sweet orange. Trees of ‘UF 11-1-24’ produce fruit that have higher soluble solids/box ratio, and juice color than ‘Midsweet’ orange, the industry standard mid-season sweet orange cultivar. Fruit of ‘UF 11-1-24’ also reach a higher solids/acidity ratio than any other ‘Midsweet’ clones, enabling a slightly earlier harvest, and thus, potentially avoiding freezing events common in late December/early January harvests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘OLL-4’
    Patent number: PP27829
    Abstract: A new and distinct sweet orange clone, ‘OLL-4’ was produced via embryonic callus (tissue culture) from an original tree selection (‘OLL’) from an abandoned USDA field trial. ‘OLL-4’ produces easy-to-peel, round oranges with excellent internal and external color. Trees of ‘OLL-4’ exhibit improved cold and drought tolerance over industry standard oranges, and do not seem to exhibit alternate bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • rootstock named ‘UFR-17’
    Patent number: PP28091
    Abstract: ‘UFR-17’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-17’ has shown a positive reaction to Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • plant named ‘R12-2-1’
    Patent number: PP28449
    Abstract: ‘R12-2-1’ is a new Ruellia cultivar distinguished by having excellent landscape performance, violet flowers, medium plant height, profuse branching, and no fruiting, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF13-48-27’
    Patent number: PP28517
    Abstract: ‘UF13-48-27’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent tri-colored green, maroon, and pink leaves with extremely vigorous, compact, upright growth habit, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF13-42-4’
    Patent number: PP28566
    Abstract: ‘UF13-42-4’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent deep red leaves, vigorous but compact growth habit, and desirable non-flowering characteristics, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF13-26-7’
    Patent number: PP28591
    Abstract: ‘UF13-26-7’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent, bright orange-bronze colored leaves, a vigorous but compact growth habit, and no flowering characteristics, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Mandarin tree named ‘N40W-6-3’
    Patent number: PP29091
    Abstract: A new hybrid mandarin tree particularly distinguished by producing seedless tangerine fruit from October to December in Central Florida is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • plant named ‘Icicle’
    Patent number: PP29249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Icicle’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, numerous wide lance-type leaves that have a large white center surrounded by green margins, plants that are attractive in containers and shady landscapes, and tubers that are resistant to moderately resistant to Fusarium solani, the causal agent of Fusarium tuber rot, and spout quickly in container forcing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhanao Deng
  • plant named ‘UF-1011-2’
    Patent number: PP29267
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1011-2’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branching, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and magenta flowers, little fruiting, few seeds, high level of female infertility, low level of pollen stainability, high level of male infertility, and lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhanao Deng
  • plant named ‘UF-1013A-2A’
    Patent number: PP29292
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1013A-2A’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branches, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and red flowers, little fruiting, few seeds, high level of female infertility, low level of pollen stainability, high level of male infertility, and lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Zhanao Deng
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘Florida EV1’
    Patent number: PP29791
    Abstract: The new and distinct sweet orange tree described herein originated as a ‘Valencia’ somaclone tree regenerated from an adventitious bud developed on a nucellar seedling stem piece. ‘Florida EV1’ is a true ‘Valencia’ sweet orange with an altered maturity date that allows for harvest 8-12 weeks earlier than traditional ‘Valencia’ trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF14-24-1’
    Patent number: PP29820
    Abstract: ‘UF14-24-1’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having a vigorous compact mounded growth habit, excellent heat tolerance, consistent bright chartreuse leaves when grown in both sun and shade conditions, and desirable late flowering characteristics, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘Florida EV2’
    Patent number: PP29824
    Abstract: The new and distinct sweet orange tree described herein originated as a ‘Valencia’ somaclone tree regenerated from protoplasts isolated from an embryogenic suspension culture of standard ‘Valencia’ (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck). ‘Florida EV2’ is a true ‘Valencia’ sweet orange with an altered maturity date that allows for harvest 8-12 weeks earlier than traditional ‘Valencia’ trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • Citrus tree named ‘RBB7-34’
    Patent number: PP30324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of citrus tree named ‘RBB7-34’. This triploid cultivar arose from a cross of the seed parent ‘LB8-9’ with pollen from a tetraploid selection of ‘Hamlin’ sweet orange that arose from colchicine treated embryogenic callus. ‘RBB7-34’ produces fruit that resemble Navel orange in size, shape and with the presence of a navel on the blossom end of the fruit, but with greatly enhanced internal and external pigmentation compared with ordinary Navel orange cultivars grown in the humid, sub-tropical Florida climate. Fruit of RBB7-34 are seedless even under intensive cross pollination pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Florida Beauty’
    Patent number: PP30385
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between AU 2010-119 and ‘Florida Radiance’. The new strawberry plant, named ‘Florida Beauty’, is distinguished by its compact growth habit; steady yield; fruit that are exceptionally and consistently well-shaped, bright medium-red, and having an exceptional, balanced flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Mark Herrington
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Florida Brilliance’
    Patent number: PP30564
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 11.31-14’ and ‘FL 10-153’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida Brilliance’, can be distinguished at least by its high early and total yields; exceptional fruit shape and firmness; and balanced flavor when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF16-72-8’
    Patent number: PP30570
    Abstract: ‘UF16-72-8’ is a new coleus plant with novel characteristics that include a vigorous compact mounded growth habit, an excellent heat tolerance, and consistent bright green leaves with maroon venation and pink accents. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF16-72-8’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial we have conducted to date, and thus it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF16-64-1’
    Patent number: PP30584
    Abstract: ‘UF16-64-1’ is a new coleus plant with novel characteristics that include a vigorous compact mounded growth habit, an excellent heat tolerance, and consistent brightly colored leaves. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF16-64-1’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial we have conducted to date, and thus it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF16-88-9’
    Patent number: PP30585
    Abstract: ‘UF16-88-9’ is a new Coleus plant with novel characteristics that include a vigorous compact mounded growth habit, an excellent heat tolerance, and consistent maroon leaves with bright pink centers. It has superior stability in foliage color in both sun and shade conditions, maintaining stable color in all conditions. ‘UF16-88-9’ has not been observed to produce flowers in any trial we have conducted to date, and thus it has long season performance as an annual plant in the landscape until late Fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: David G. Clark