Patents by Inventor D. Scott NeSmith

D. Scott NeSmith 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).

  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'IBUGA002'
    Publication number: 20250063959
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘IBUGA002’ is provided. ‘IBUGA002’ is a commercial variety that does not require chilling hours. The variety is produced from open pollination of the ‘TH-909’ variety (not patented). ‘IBUGA002’ displays a semi-erect to prostrate plant with strong vigor, provides early berry ripening, displays clustered inflorescence, and exhibits large fruit that are firm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicants: INKA’S BERRIES S.A.C., University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto GEREDA CORNEJO, D. Scott NESMITH
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'IBUGA001'
    Publication number: 20250024762
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘IBUGA001’ is provided. ‘IBUGA001’ is a commercial variety. The variety is produced from open pollination of the ‘TH-909’ variety (not patented). ‘IBUGA001’ displays a semi-erect to prostrate plant with strong vigor, provides very early berry ripening, and exhibits large fruit with medium sweetness and medium firmness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicants: INKA’S BERRIES S.A.C., University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto GEREDA CORNEJO, D. Scott NESMITH
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1797’
    Patent number: PP33754
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1797’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good color and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 200-300 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1872’
    Patent number: PP33782
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1872’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good flavor and firmness, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a low chilling requirement of about 150-200 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-920’
    Patent number: PP33868
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-920’, characterized by a combination of early-to-mid season ripening; large berries with good scar and flavor and high fruit quality; moderately vigorous growth suited to home gardens, soft pink flowers at opening, bronze coloring to newly emerging foliage, berries transitioning from pink hued to sky-blue during ripening; and a chilling requirement of about 500-550 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-889’
    Patent number: PP33869
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-889’, characterized by a combination of later season flowering and ripening; large berries with unique, vibrant light blue color and good flavor and firmness; vigorous growth; compact form; attractive fall foliage color; and a chilling requirement of about 500-600 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Rabbiteye blueberry plant named ‘TO-3097’
    Patent number: PP34162
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TO-3097’, characterized by a combination of unique pink-colored fruit, mid-season flowering and ripening, large berries with good firmness and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 450-500 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1996’
    Patent number: PP34180
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1996’, characterized by a combination of early season ripening; large berries with good scar and flavor; moderately vigorous growth; and a low chilling requirement of about 100 hours, or less, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-896’
    Patent number: PP34768
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-896’, characterized by a combination of early to mid-season ripening and flowering; large berries with good flavor, firmness, and scar; and a medium chilling requirement of about 300-400 hours, or more, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1241’
    Patent number: PP34769
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1241’, characterized by a combination of early season ripening and short fruit development period; large berries with good color and flavor; highly vigorous growth; and a medium chilling requirement of about 350-450 hours, or more, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1987’
    Patent number: PP34770
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1987’, characterized by a combination of early season ripening and flowering, large berries with good flavor, firmness, and scar; and a low chill requirement about 150 hours, or less, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1093’
    Patent number: PP34912
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1093’, characterized by a combination of early to mid-season ripening and flowering; large berries with good flavor, firmness, and scar; and a medium chilling requirement of about 350 to 450 hours, or more, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TO-1719’
    Patent number: PP34934
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TO-1719’, characterized by a combination of early to mid-season ripening and flowering, large, firm berries with good color, and mild sweet and acid flavor; and a chill requirement of about 350 to 450 hours, or more, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘CBG-23-02’
    Patent number: PP36995
    Abstract: The new variety of blueberry ‘CBG-23-02’ is characterized by having large, firm berries with excellent color and a long shelf life. The berries have a sweet, aromatic flavor with mild acidity. Further, the berries of the new variety ‘CBG-23-02’ are crunchy with a smooth texture and clean finish. The fruit of the new variety ‘CBG-23-02’ ripens early in the season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignees: Rio Vista Farms Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Gregory Willems
  • Blueberry plant named ‘CBG-23-04’
    Patent number: PP36996
    Abstract: The new variety of blueberry ‘CBG-23-04’ is characterized by having large, firm, berries that ripen early in the season and have a long shelf life. Further, the berries of the new variety ‘CBG-23-04’ are crunchy with a very sweet, floral taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignees: Rio Vista Farms Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Gregory Willems
  • Blueberry plant named ‘CBG-23-05’
    Patent number: PP36997
    Abstract: The new variety of blueberry ‘CBG-23-05’ is characterized by having large, firm, berries with excellent color. The berries ripen early in the season and have a long shelf life. Further, the berries of the new variety ‘CBG-23-05’ are crunchy, with moderate sweetness and mild acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignees: Rio Vista Farms Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Gregory Willems
  • Blueberry plant named ‘CBG-23-01’
    Patent number: PP37093
    Abstract: The new variety of blueberry ‘CBG-23-01’ is characterized by having fruit that ripens early in the season. The berries of ‘CBG-23-01’ have a sweet, aromatic flavor and mild acidity. Further, the berries of the new variety ‘CBG-23-01’ are crisp, with a smooth, firm texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignees: Rio Vista Farms Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Gregory Willems
  • Blueberry plant named ‘IBUGA002’
    Patent number: PP37123
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘IBUGA002’ is provided. ‘IBUGA002’ is a commercial variety that does not require chilling hours. The variety is produced from open pollination of the ‘TH-909’ variety (not patented). ‘IBUGA002’ displays a semi-erect to prostrate plant with strong vigor, provides early berry ripening, displays clustered inflorescence, and exhibits large fruit that are firm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Bloom Fresh International Limited
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Gereda Cornejo, D. Scott Nesmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘CBG-23-03’
    Patent number: PP37150
    Abstract: The new variety of blueberry ‘CBG-23-03’ is characterized by having large, firm, berries that ripen early in the season and have a long shelf life. The berries have excellent color and a sweet, aromatic flavor with mild acidity and a clean finish. Further, the berries of the new variety ‘CBG-23-03’ are crisp with a smooth texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignees: Rio Vista Farms Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Gregory Willems
  • Blueberry plant named ‘IBUGA001’
    Patent number: PP37280
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘IBUGA001’ is provided. ‘IBUGA001’ is a commercial variety. The variety is produced from open pollination of the ‘TH-909’ variety (not patented). ‘IBUGA001’ displays a semi-erect to prostrate plant with strong vigor, provides very early berry ripening, and exhibits large fruit with medium sweetness and medium firmness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Bloom Fresh International Limited
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Gereda Cornejo, D. Scott Nesmith