Patents by Inventor Amado Q. Amorao

Amado Q. Amorao has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030159190
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named Camarillo. The variety is similar to the varieties Baeza and Ventura. The variety is distinguished from Baeza and Ventura in that Camarillo has a longer fruiting truss, a dark green coloration of the upper side of the leaf, a globose plant habit, even fruit coloration, and absent to small hollow center size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Michael Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20030074703
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named El Capitan. The variety is similar to the varietics Coronado and San Miguel. The variety is distinguished from Coronado and San Miguel, in that El Capitan has an obtuse terminal leaflet teeth shape, medium to dense petiole pubescence, medium to strong anthocyanin coloration, cordate fruit shape, marked difference in shape between primary and secondary fruits, large hollow center size, and time of flowering is mid-December.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Michael Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20020129410
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named La Conchita. The variety is similar to the varieties Coronado and San Miguel. The variety is distinguished from Coronado and San Miguel, in particular, the plant is medium dense, shape of terminal leaflet is obtuse, petiole pubescence is dense, predominant fruit shape is cordate, insertion of achenes is level with surface, and fruit acidity is weak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Michael Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP15596
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Cambria’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Ana Maria’ and ‘San Juan’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Ana Maria’ and ‘San Juan’, in particular, by its absence of bracts on leaves, weak glossiness of the leaves, globose growth habit, density of plants, very sparse stipule pubescence, upward petiole pose of hairs, predominantly cordate fruit shape, vary narrow band without achenes on fruit, and the fine texture of the fruit when tasted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Bruce D. Mowrey, Michael Ferguson, Larry T. Kodama, JoAnne Coss
  • Patent number: PP15731
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Agoura’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘El Capitan’ and ‘San Miguel’. The variety is distinguished from ‘El Capitan’ and ‘San Miguel’, in particular, by its weak vigor, obtuse to slightly oblique terminal leaflet base, few stolons, dense stolon pubescence, flat fruiting truss at first picking, strong unevenness of fruit surface, and medium sweetness of the fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Michael Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP16238
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll El Dorado.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Camarosa’ and ‘Ventana.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘Camarosa’ and ‘Ventana,’ in particular, by a greater number of teeth per Terminal Leaflet, fewer achenes per fruit, a rounded shape of the base of terminal leaflets, a rounded shape of the teeth terminal leaflets, sparse to medium petiole pubescence, larger size of calyx in relation to fruit on secondary fruit, and a medium sized hollow center of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Michael Ferguson, Arnoldo Solis, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP12436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Ventura’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘E26’, ‘Montalvo’, and ‘Baeza’. The variety is distinguished from ‘E26’, ‘Montalvo’, and ‘Baeza’, in particular, by its globose to flat globose habit, medium density, weak to medium vigor, medium leaf glossiness, calyx diameter that is smaller relative to the corolla, semi-erect attitude at first picking, conical to cordate fruit shape, slight differences in shape between the primary and secondary fruit, narrow band without achenes, insertion of the calyx that is in a basin to level, weak to medium adherence of the calyx, and fruit with firm flesh and a small hollow center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP12577
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Canterbury’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Coronada’ and ‘San Miguel’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Coronado’ and ‘San Miguel’, in particular, by its upright to globose habit, very strong plant vigor, high density, obtuse shape of the terminal leaflet base, medium to dense petiole pubescence, its inflorescence being positioned level with the leaves, very slight to slight difference in the shapes of the primary and secondary fruits, absent or very weak unevenness of surface, strong sweetness, and fine texture when tasted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP14005
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll El Capitan’. The variety is similar to the varieties Coronado and San Miguel. The variety is distinguished from ‘Coronado’ and ‘San Miguel’, in that ‘Driscoll El Capitan’ has an obtuse terminal leaflet teeth shape, medium to dense petiole pubescence, medium to strong anthocyanin coloration, cordate fruit shape, marked difference in shape between primary and secondary fruits, large hollow center size, and time of flowering is mid-December.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Assocites, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Michael Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP14062
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Venice’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Coronado’ and ‘San Miguel’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Coronado’ and ‘San Miguel’, in particular, the plant is medium dense, shape of terminal leaflet is obtuse, petiole pubescence is dense, predominant fruit shape is cordate, insertion of achenes is level with surface, and fruit acidity is weak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Michael Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP18458
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawOne’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its relatively small plant size, medium fruit size and heavy fruit production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ferguson, Amado Q. Amorao, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP18878
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwo’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, heavy fruit production, and resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Michael Ferguson, JoAnne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Amado Q. Amorao
  • Patent number: PP14771
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Camarillo’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Baeza’ and ‘Ventura’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Baeza’ and ‘Ventura’ in that ‘Driscoll Camarillo’ has a longer fruiting truss, a dark green coloration of the upper side of the leaf, a globosely plant habit, even fruit coloration, and absent to small hollow center size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Michael Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP10534
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Lido`, botanically identified as Fragaria .times. ananassa. The closest known variety is `Swede`. The new variety is partially everbearing. The new variety is distinguished from `Swede` by its glossier upper leaf surface, dense petiole pubescence and longer petiole pubescence. The cull rate for `Lido` was 42% of that for `Swede`. Following prolonged storage, the percent fruit that had rotted for `Lido` was about 57% of that for `Swede`. The reaction to disease was similar between `Lido` and `Swede`, but `Lido` is moderately resistant to Botrytis fruit rot, whereas `Swede` is susceptible. The PGI isozyme banding pattern for `Lido`, is A3, while that for, `Swede` is A1. The LAP and PGM banding patterns are B3 and C2, respectively, for both `Lido` and `Swede`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sjulin, Amado Q. Amorao, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr., Joanne F. Coss
  • Patent number: PP10642
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named `San Miguel`. The variety is similar in appearance to `Camarosa`. The variety is characterized from `Camarosa` by its medium plant vigor, medium green length to width ratio of the terminal leaflet, the inflorescence is positioned above the leaves, conical to almost cylindrical fruit shape, red skin color, and fruit flesh that is red and firm. `San Miguel` possesses unusually long pedicels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP11035
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Ana Maria`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa. The closest known variety is `Key Largo`. The new variety is a partially everbearing fruit bearing variety. The variety is distinguished from `Key Largo` by its strong plant vigor, slightly concave to flat cross section of the leaf, medium to strong leaf blistering, obtuse to rounded teeth on the terminal leaflet, outward pose of the petiole hairs, smaller to the same size diameter of the calyx relative to the corolla, narrow to medium width of the band on the fruit without achenes, strong fruit glossiness, weak to medium adherence of the calyx to the fruit, fruit of soft to medium firmness, medium to late time of flowering and late harvest maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, JoAnne F. Coss, Amado Q. Amorao, Larry T. Kodama, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP11279
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Mirador`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Commander`. The new variety is a day-neutral fruit bearing variety. The new variety is characterized from `Commander` by its globose plant habit, strong interveinal leaf-blistering, sparse to medium petiole pubescence, moderate to marked difference in fruit shape between primary and secondary fruit, absent or very narrow fruit band without achenes, dark red fruit skin color, medium fruit glossiness, smaller to same size of calyx in relation to the fruit, medium to late time of flowering, mid-season to late time of fruiting, and day-neutral type of fruit bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Amado Q. Amorao, Bruce D. Mowrey, Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP11522
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named `MONTALVO`. The variety is similar to the variety `E26`. The variety is characterized from `E26` by its open to medium plant density, strong plant vigor, medium to dark green leaf color, medium to strong leaf glossiness, sparse to medium petiole pubescence, few to medium number of stolons, very strong stolon anthocyanin coloration, thick stolons, smaller diameter of calyx relative to the corolla, larger diameter of inner calyx to outer calyx, medium to large fruit size, marked difference in shapes between primary and secondary fruit, medium band without achenes, level to above the surface insertion of the achenes, insertion of the calyx above the fruit, the orange red fruit flesh color, and the marginal and central distribution of the fruit flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP11548
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Baeza`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Key Largo`. The new variety is fully everbearing. The new variety is distinguished from `Key Largo` by its flat plant habit, medium to strong interveinal leaf-blistering, as long as broad length-to-width ratio of the terminal leaflet, rounded basal shape of the terminal leaflet, rounded teeth on the terminal leaflets, medium to dense petiole pubescence, outward pose of petiole hairs, medium flower size, medium length of the fruiting trusses, light red fruit flesh color and very early to early season of initial harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Bruce D. Mowrey, Kristie L. Gilford, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP11554
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Alta Vista`, botanically identified as Fragraia.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Key Largo`. The new variety is fully everbearing. The new variety is distinguished from `Key Largo` by its medium to strong interveinal leaf-blistering, flat profile of the terminal leaflet, rounded basal shape of the terminal leaflet, rounded teeth on the terminal leaflet, medium in density petiole pubescence, outward pose of petiole hairs, medium anthocyanin coloration of the stolons in the fall of the year, an inflorescence relative position level with to above the leaves, broader than long petal length-to-width ratio, light red fruit flesh color, and early season of initial harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sjulin, Bruce D. Mowrey, Amado Q. Amorao, JoAnne F. Coss, Kiyoshi Nishimori, Kristie L. Gilford