Patents by Inventor Carlos D. Fear

Carlos D. Fear 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: 20140075619
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyThree’ particularly characterized by large, orange-red colored, very glossy fruit with sweet flavor is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear
  • Publication number: 20140075620
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyFour’ particularly characterized by a very early harvest maturity, medium sized fruit, and very glossy fruit with sweet flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Raúl Fernández Sánchez
  • Publication number: 20140047595
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspSeven’ particularly distinguished by having a self-fruitful plant that bears large, bright red berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Carlos D. Fear, Matthias Vitten, Lluvia V. Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20140047596
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspSix’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, partially self-fruitful plants bearing medium sized, bright red berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Miguel H. Ahumada, Matthias Vitten
  • Publication number: 20140047594
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspFive’ particularly distinguished by having high yield, good flavor, and dark red berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Carlos D. Fear, Marta C. Baptista
  • Publication number: 20140026266
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ particularly characterized by large fruit with sweet, juicy flavor, conic shape and dark red color is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Publication number: 20130276182
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyNine’ particularly characterized by having large fruit with a long shelf life, and high production of first class fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Matthias D. Vitten, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20130276183
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirty’ particularly characterized by high yield, dark red fruit color, and large fruit with medium sweetness is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Matthias D. Vitten, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20130117896
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackThree’, which is primarily characterized by medium-sized, oblong fruit that matures to a black color, and having an early time of bud burst, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Carlos D. Fear
  • Publication number: 20090139000
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small, sweet tasting fruit, moderate resistance to high pH and high soil salt levels, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Tom Rogers, Aloysius G. Claessens, Thomas M. Sjulin, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP15976
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, ‘Suplumtwentysix’ characterized by consistent heavy production of large (61 mm), reddish-black plums with amber-colored flesh, which ripen in late May to early June in Kern County. The eating quality of plums produced by ‘Suplumtwentysix’ is relatively good for the early season, with juicy sweet-tart flesh and mildly tart skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP14903
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Cardinal. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its firm and very consistent fruit with regard to its size and shape throughout its harvest period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit and more vigorous canes; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of fruit and better flavored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP15058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Carmel. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its high productivity, early season, and low chill requirement. Driscoll Carmel produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics over a long fruiting period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavored fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Gavin Sills, Fred M. Cook, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP20248
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small, sweet tasting fruit, moderate resistance to high pH and high soil salt levels, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Rogers, Aloysius G Claessens, Thomas M. Sjulin, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP22731
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspFour’ particularly distinguished by having high yield, good flavor, and late floricane crop, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP23725
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Blackberry plant named ‘DrisBlackThree’, which is primarily characterized by medium-sized, oblong fruit that matures to a black color, and having an early time of bud burst, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Gavin R. Sills, Andrea M. Pabon, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP24096
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirty’ particularly characterized by high yield, dark red fruit color, and large fruit with medium sweetness is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Matthias D. Vitten, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP24333
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ particularly characterized by large fruit with sweet, juicy flavor, conic shape and dark red color is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP24395
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyFour’ particularly characterized by a very early harvest maturity, medium sized fruit, and very glossy fruit with sweet flavor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Raúl Fernández Sánchez
  • Patent number: PP24533
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyThree’ particularly characterized by large, orange-red colored, very glossy fruit with sweet flavor is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear