Patents Assigned to Plant Sciences, Inc.
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Patent number: 7868225Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of artichoke named ‘PS-H2015’, characterized by its numerous bud numbers, fleshiness of bracts, fleshiness of hearts, uniformity of head shapes; strong violet blush coloration; and ability to bolt in warm summer conditions (reduced vernalization requirements) allowing spring/summer planting and fall production.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Ocean Mist FarmsInventor: William J. Colfer
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Patent number: 7279614Abstract: A new and distinct artichoke hybrid named ‘PS-H1855’, characterized by its numerous bud numbers, fleshiness of bracts, fleshiness of hearts, uniformity of head shapes and ability to bolt in warm summer conditions (reduced vernalization requirements) allowing spring/summer planting and fall production.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Ocean Mist FarmsInventor: William J. Colfer
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Patent number: 7250553Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of multigenerational analysis of plants modified by insertional mutagenesis, and a method for associating plant mutant trait and genotype information. The invention is further directed to a method for managing data pertaining to plant mutant trait and genotype information in a database. The invention is further directed to a system for managing plant mutant trait and genotype information in a database, a system for allowing users to associate plant trait and genotype information, a system for facilitating business transactions with a user regarding plant materials or a gene sequence of interest to user and a computer-readable medium embodying a program of instructions for execution by a computer for implementing a system for allowing users to associate plant trait and genotype information.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Exelixis Plant Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Alex Liu, George Wadsworth, Helena Mathews, Ry Wagner, Jill Van Winkle, Sandra Peters, Stephanie Clendennen
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Patent number: 7214861Abstract: A plant promoter is provided comprising the regulatory region of a legume Enod2 gene, a gene expressed in nodule tissue of legumes in the early stages of nodulation. The promoter operates to express foreign genes under its control in developing nodules. The sequence of two soybean Enod2 genes with their regulatory regions is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Mycogen Plant Science, Inc.Inventors: Henk J. Franssen, Anton H. Blsseling
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Patent number: 7179960Abstract: Plant promoters that exhibit seed-associated expression are described, including bi-directional promoters capable of directing seed-associated expression in either orientation.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2003Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: Exelixis Plant Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Stephanie K. Clendennen, Jonathan Lightner, Debra K. Schuster
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Patent number: PP17312Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct short-day variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5016’. This new strawberry variety ‘PS-5016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size, vigorous growth rate with flowers visible above the plant for most of the year, large foliage size, light green in color and strongly concave in cross section, highly productive with fruit ripening beginning early, and produced fruit is small in size, medium red in color, conical in shape with excellent firmness, gloss and appearance.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP17487Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct short-day variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-4634’. This new strawberry variety ‘P-4634’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size, strong vigor rate, large foliage with medium to strong blistering and gloss, highly productive with fruit harvest beginning as early as late March in Salinas, Calif., producing upwards of 15% to 20% of its production by the end of May, and produced fruit is very large in size, light red in color, conical in shape with very good firmness and gloss.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP18806Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-1852’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: large upright primocanes, late fall primocane production, early spring floricane production, large conical berries, with nearly ? of the total production coming from the floricane. Foliage is strongly concave, medium green; possessing very strong rugosity, and always 3-foliage. Primocanes have a weak waxy coat, dense thorns, and weak to medium anthocyanin coloration.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP19583Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5298’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5298’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size; medium to large fruit size; medium to red fruit color; spreading to reflexed calyx segments; medium to strong skin firmness; good fruit production with good flavor, medium green foliage with glossy texture and medium to strong interveinal blistering; and medium to large foliage, concave to flat in shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20077Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size; medium fruit size; spreading calyx segments; long petiolule length; three to four leaflets/tri-foliate; moderate fruit production with very good flavor; and medium green foliage with medium glossy texture and medium interveinal blistering.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20232Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of artichoke plant named ‘PS-MSG0417’, characterized by its numerous bud numbers, fleshiness of bracts, fleshiness of hearts, high fecundity rate and uniformity of head shapes.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Ocean Mist FarmsInventor: William J. Colfer
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Patent number: PP20291Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is characterized by medium to small sized fruit which are orange-red to red in color; medium to small calyx diameter; conical, glossy fruit with the calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed; medium green foliage, which is slightly concave to slightly convex in shape with medium interveinal blistering and gloss; and position of fruiting truss tends to be more level with to above the plant with weak pubescence.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20307Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’. This new strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; increased marketable fruit yield; medium to large fruit size; conical to cylindrical fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to above the fruit surface; medium to large plant size; medium green foliage color; medium foliage size; petiole pubescence that ranges from moderate to heavy; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20308Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Glory’. This new strawberry plant named ‘Glory’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color; medium sized fruit; cylindrical to cordiform fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to below the fruit surface; large sized calyx; medium plant size; plant density that ranges from medium to open; light to medium green foliage color; medium sized foliage; and moderate to heavy petiole pubescence.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20309Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; large fruit size; conical to ovate fruit shape; large calyx; medium sized plant; medium to dark green foliage color; medium sized foliage; short fruiting trusses; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20342Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘RADIANCE’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: medium sized, firm, medium red fruit of conic shape, even color, and excellent flavor. Foliage is flat to strongly convex, medium green; possessing medium to strong rugosity, and mostly 3-foliate. Primocanes have an absent to very weak waxy coat, medium to dense thorn density, and medium to weak anthocyanin coloration.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Scott W. Adams
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Patent number: PP20394Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’. This new strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium plant size; medium to large fruit; red to dark red fruit color; strong fruit skin firmness; medium to dark green foliage; good fruit flavor; medium sized foliage and short fruiting trusses.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP20459Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘GRANDEUR’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: large, firm, light-red fruit of conic shape, even color, and very good flavor. Foliage is slightly concave to slightly convex, medium green; possessing very strong rugosity, and always 3-foliate. Primocanes have an absent to very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density, and medium anthocyanin coloration.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Scott W. Adams
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Patent number: PP21415Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large to very large fruit size; red to dark red fruit color; high productivity; medium sized plant; calyx that tends to be more equal to the diameter of the fruit; uniformly shaped, conical berries with good flavor; and relatively short fruiting trusses.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP21593Abstract: A new and distinct Cynara cardunculus L. cultivar of artichoke plant named ‘PS-MSC0204’, characterized by its fleshiness of bracts; fleshiness of hearts; uniformity of head shapes; and male sterility which is demonstrated by the absence of pollen on all florets during anthesis.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Ocean Mist FarmsInventor: William J. Colfer