Patents Assigned to Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
  • Mandarin tree named ‘C4-15-19’
    Patent number: PP26086
    Abstract: An interploid cross (conventional breeding) of Sugar Belle® (patented as ‘LB8-9’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 21,356) mandarin hybrid with a somatic hybrid of [‘Nova’ mandarin hybrid+‘Succari’ sweet orange], followed by embryo rescue, led to the recovery of the seedless triploid hybrid known as ‘C4-15-19’. Trees of ‘C4-15-19’ are productive, producing an attractive peelable tangerine fruit with robust sweet flavor, maturing in October/November under Florida conditions. Fruit size is small-to-medium, and quite uniform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • Pummelo grapefruit hybrid tree named ‘914’
    Patent number: PP26177
    Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct seedless, red-fleshed grapefruit-like hybrid, containing extremely low levels of furanocoumarins associated with the “Grapefruit Juice Effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C04-051’
    Patent number: PP26288
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C04-051’, characterized by its Upright to semi-upright plant growth habit and strong plant growth vigor, low chilling requirement, large fruit size, good fruit flavor, firm fruit suited to handling and low scarring on the fruit. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignees: COSTAEXCHANGE PTY LTD., FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL06-203’
    Patent number: PP26312
    Abstract: ‘FL06-203’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, early bloom, upright growth habit, and fruit that are firm, sweet, with a small dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL07-399’
    Patent number: PP26313
    Abstract: ‘FL07-399’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, high evergreen leaf retention, upright-spreading growth habit, and fruit that are large, sweet, and firm, with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL98-325’
    Patent number: PP26523
    Abstract: FL98-325 is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, upright growth habit, and fruit that are extremely firm, sweet, with a small dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • plant named ‘Sizzle’
    Patent number: PP26591
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Sizzle’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped leaves that have a large red center, dark red to purple mid and primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and mottled undulate margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or in sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘Passionista’
    Patent number: PP26592
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Passionista’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, elongated leaves that have a large pink center, pink primary veins, netted pink secondary veins, and mottled margins, and plants that are attractive in containers and shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL06-377’
    Patent number: PP26679
    Abstract: ‘FL06-377’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, high evergreen leaf retention, upright growth habit, and fruit that are firm, with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C05-178’
    Patent number: PP26764
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C05-178,’ characterized by its strong growth vigor, semi-upright plant growth habit, mid-season, large fruit size, and fruit with strong firmness and crispy skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: CostaExchange Pty Ltd, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C03-038’
    Patent number: PP26765
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C03-038,’ characterized by its semi-upright plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, low chilling requirement, early timing of fruiting, medium fruit size with oblate shape, firm fruit suited to handling, good fruit flavor. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: CostaExchange Pty Ltd, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • plant named ‘Fiesta’
    Patent number: PP26833
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Fiesta’, characterized by its compact mounding growth habit, fancy-type heart-shaped leaves that have a large white center, multiple red to greyed purple mid and primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and bright red coloration along the mid and primary veins, and relatively dwarf plants that are attractive in containers and perform well in sunny landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C03-158’
    Patent number: PP26917
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C03-158’, characterized by its strong plant growth vigor, low chilling requirement, medium timing of fruiting, medium fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, good fruit flavor. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: Costaexchange PTY Ltd, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C04-014’
    Patent number: PP26971
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum hybrid) plant named ‘C04-014,’ characterized by its semi-upright plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, late timing of fruiting, medium to large fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, good fruit flavor. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignees: COSTAEXCHANGE PTY LTD., FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF08-5-10’
    Patent number: PP27076
    Abstract: ‘UF08-5-10’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having novel golden yellow, lance-shaped foliage with purple stems, and a well-branched growth habit, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • plant named ‘UF09-8-37’
    Patent number: PP27077
    Abstract: ‘UF09-8-37’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent lance shaped orange leaves, novel and vigorous growth habit, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF08-19-10’
    Patent number: PP27078
    Abstract: ‘UF08-19-10’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having novel multi-colored, lance-shaped foliage with a well-branched growth habit, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF10-45-12’
    Patent number: PP27126
    Abstract: ‘UF10-45-12’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent chartreuse leaves with distinct red-magenta venation, a vigorous but compact growth habit, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF12-30-6’
    Patent number: PP27140
    Abstract: ‘UF12-30-6’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent chartreuse-colored leaves with excellent lateral branching and growth habit, as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘N13-32’
    Patent number: PP27145
    Abstract: ‘N13-32’ is a new and distinct early season clone of ‘Hamlin’ sweet orange. Fruit of ‘N13-32’ exhibit improved juice color and typical or better soluble solids than the industry standard for processing. Fruit juice of ‘N13-32’ produced a juice color score higher than 36, which is the minimum color score requirement to produce “Grade A” juice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser