Patents Assigned to Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
  • Caladium plant named 'UF 4412'
    Publication number: 20140283265
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF 4412’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped leaves that have a large red center, red primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and green margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or landscapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • PUMMELO GRAPEFRUIT HYBRID TREE NAMED '914'
    Publication number: 20140283239
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, JR.
  • Blueberry plant named 'Drisbluefive'
    Publication number: 20140075616
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFive’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, early harvest season with medium to high productivity, and firm, sweet berries with aromatic flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicants: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC., DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Caladium Plant Named 'UF-172'
    Publication number: 20140047600
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium named ‘UF-172’ is disclosed. ‘UF-172’ is uniquely characterized with large attractive pink blotches on leaf blades with red petioles, outstanding potential to produce tubers in field production, production of attractive pot plants when tubers are forced in containers, and production of attractive and sun-tolerant plants in outdoor sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Caladium Plant Named 'UF-18-49'
    Publication number: 20140047601
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium named ‘UF-18-49’ is disclosed. ‘UF-18-49’ is uniquely characterized with large fancy leaves, a large red center, strong vigor, excellent sunburn tolerance, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants when grown in containers or outdoor landscapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: ZHANAO DENG, BRENT K. HARBAUGH
  • CALADIUM PLANT NAMED 'UF-85-5'
    Publication number: 20140047599
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF-85-5’ is disclosed. ‘UF-85-5’ is characterized by its fancy leaves with a white/green leaf face and red spots, and it has been demonstrated to sprout early, produce attractive pot plants when tubers are forced in containers, and it possess exceptional sunburn tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Ruellia plant named 'R10-102'
    Publication number: 20130333084
    Abstract: ‘R10-102’ is a new Ruellia plant distinguished by having excellent landscape performance, violet flowers, and no fruiting, as disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • Ruellia plant named 'R10--108'
    Publication number: 20130333083
    Abstract: ‘R10-108’ is a new Ruellia plant distinguished by having excellent landscape performance, and flowering, white flowers, and no fruiting, as disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • camera plant named ‘UF-T4’
    Patent number: PP24043
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-T4’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, free flowering, bright yellow/magenta flower color, little fruiting, high level of female sterility, high level of male sterility, and not hybridizing with Lantana depressa, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, David M. Czarnecki, II
  • plant named ‘UF-T3’
    Patent number: PP24057
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-T3’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, free flowering, bright yellow/orange flower color, little fruiting, high level of female sterility, high level of male sterility, and lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, David M. Czarnecki, II
  • plant named ‘UF-48-5’
    Patent number: PP24327
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of caladium named ‘UF-48-5’, uniquely characterized by large heart-shaped leaves, a bright pink leaf face, pink veins, and a white background, and demonstrated to produce attractive pot plants when tubers are forced in containers and to produce attractive plants in outdoor shady landscape sites, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘R10-102’
    Patent number: PP24422
    Abstract: ‘R10-102’ is a new Ruellia plant distinguished by having excellent landscape performance, violet flowers, and no fruiting, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • plant named ‘UF-18-49’
    Patent number: PP24431
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium named ‘UF-18-49’ is disclosed. ‘UF-18-49’ is uniquely characterized with large fancy leaves, a large red center, strong vigor, excellent sunburn tolerance, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants when grown in containers or outdoor landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘UF-172’
    Patent number: PP24432
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium named ‘UF-172’ is disclosed. ‘UF-172’ is uniquely characterized with large attractive pink blotches on leaf blades with red petioles, outstanding potential to produce tubers in field production, production of attractive pot plants when tubers are forced in containers, and production of attractive and sun-tolerant plants in outdoor sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • tree named ‘G5’
    Patent number: PP24441
    Abstract: A new Eucalyptus grandis tree particularly distinguished by having a fast growth rate, average frost tolerance, and good coppicing properties, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald L. Rockwood
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFive’
    Patent number: PP24489
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFive’ particularly distinguished by having a very low chilling requirement, early harvest season with medium to high productivity, and firm, sweet berries with aromatic flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc., Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Arlen Draper, Paul M. Lyrene
  • plant named ‘UF 44-4’
    Patent number: PP24680
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of caladium plant named ‘UF 44-4’, characterized by its compact growth habit, plants with numerous lance-type leaves that are slightly undulate, leaves that have bright red center and green margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘UFGE 7080’
    Patent number: PP24792
    Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of traits, including free flowering habit, medium lengths of peduncles, single inflorescence, yellow ray florets with mottling overtones of light orange, orange-red discs, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 11 cm, moderate levels of resistance to powdery mildew, good heat tolerance, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘UFGE 7031’
    Patent number: PP24793
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of traits including free flowering habit, medium lengths of peduncles, single orange-red inflorescence, orange-red discs before opening of disc florets, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 12 cm, high levels of resistance to powdery mildew, good heat tolerance, and potential to produce attractive plants in large (20 cm or larger diameter) containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Peach tree named ‘UFBest’
    Patent number: PP25129
    Abstract: ‘UFBest’ is a new and distinct variety of peach tree which has a winter chilling requirement slightly less than 100 chill units. The tree is of large size and is highly vigorous with a semi-spreading growth habit. Flowers are showy and pink and leaf glands are small and reniform in shape. Trees are self fertile and regularly bear heavy annual crops of early season fruit which are large for its ripening season. Fruit are firm, yellow, and non-melting, clingstone flesh. Fruit are uniform, substantially symmetrical shape, attractive, and have a bright red skin over nearly 100% of the deep yellow ground color. The fruit usually ripens 5 days before ‘UFSun’ in late April to early May at Gainesville, Fla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose X. Chaparro, Wayne B. Shermain