Patents by Inventor Brian K. Caster

Brian K. Caster 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: 20200288612
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwenty’, particularly selected as a vigorous and upright highbush blueberry variety having a chilling requirement of at least 1000 hours of winter temperatures below 7° C., and with fruit ripening mid- to late season that are medium to large in size, firm, with a heavy persistent waxy bloom, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Publication number: 20200120842
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’, particularly selected as an early-season evergreen blueberry variety that needs no apparent chilling requirement to produce a large volume of high quality fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Arturo Garcia, Jennifer K. Izzo, Brian K. Caster
  • Publication number: 20200093044
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSixteen’, particularly selected for its ability to flower in summer and fruit in fall on current season's growth, average to large fruit size, good fruit flavor, and its very erect plants that fruit on exposed tops of canes, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Marta C. Baptista
  • Publication number: 20200093045
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSeventeen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its extremely large, firm fruit with a balanced sweet/tart flavor and an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Publication number: 20200084930
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEighteen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its large, firm, sweet-flavored fruit with an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. CASTER, Jennifer K. IZZO
  • Publication number: 20180020582
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFifteen’ particularly distinguished by producing later fruit having skin without bloom on immature fruit that is greyed-purple in color, skin without bloom on mature fruit that is dark blue in color, and skin with bloom on mature fruit that is light violet-blue in color, post-harvest fruit that can be stored for two weeks without a significant deterioration in quality, and having a plant with an average height of 138.4 cm, an average width of 185.5 cm, and a semi-erect growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Brian K. CASTER, Arlen DRAPER, Jennifer K. IZZO
  • Publication number: 20160227685
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFourteen’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, strong cane renewal and large, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Marta C. Baptista, Bruce D. Mowrey, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP26537
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEleven’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, strong cane renewal and small, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP26643
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTen’ particularly distinguished by having an early harvest season, strong vigor and large, firm berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP26748
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwelve’ particularly distinguished by having a late harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet berries with very low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Patent number: PP27622
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFourteen’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, strong cane renewal and large, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Marta C. Baptista, Bruce D. Mowrey, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP28933
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueFifteen’ particularly distinguished by producing later fruit having skin without bloom on immature fruit that is greyed-purple in color, skin without bloom on mature fruit that is dark blue in color, and skin with bloom on mature fruit that is light violet-blue in color, post-harvest fruit that can be stored for two weeks without a significant deterioration in quality, and having a plant with an average height of 138.4 cm, an average width of 185.5 cm, and a semi-erect growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP31649
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEighteen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its large, firm, sweet-flavored fruit with an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP31650
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSeventeen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its extremely large, firm fruit with a balanced sweet/tart flavor and an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP31685
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSixteen’, particularly selected for its ability to flower in summer and fruit in fall on current season's growth, average to - large fruit size, good fruit flavor, and its very erect plants that fruit on exposed tops of canes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Marta C. Baptista
  • Patent number: PP31698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’, particularly selected as an early-season evergreen blueberry variety that needs no apparent chilling requirement to produce a large volume of high quality fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Arturo Garcia, Jennifer K. Izzo, Brian K. Caster
  • Patent number: PP32267
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyOne’, particularly selected for productivity, medium to large, firm, sweet-flavored fruit, and a mid-range chill hour requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP32744
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwenty’, particularly selected as a vigorous and upright highbush blueberry variety having a chilling requirement of at least 1000 hours of winter temperatures below 7° C., and with fruit ripening mid- to late season that are medium to large in size, firm, with a heavy persistent waxy bloom, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Patent number: PP33718
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFive’, particularly selected for its sweet flavor, large fruit size, improved post-harvest storage qualities, and early ripening, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Patent number: PP34067
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFour’, particularly selected for its sweet flavor, large fruit size, upright growth habit, and early season production, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista