Patents by Inventor David W. Small

David W. Small 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: 20040078856
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 5’ that is a short-day style of plant with a strong ever-bearing tendency, producing runners freely at the nursery while producing high levels of fruit early in the fruiting season, and continuing production through the summer and into the autumn months. ‘Cal Giant 5’ displays very good tolerance to a number of soil-borne, foliar and fruit diseases, and pollinates exceptionally well in both inclement and ideal conditions, retaining size, shape, high gloss, and overall good appearance throughout the entire season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Patent number: PP12221
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of strawberry plant that produces equivalent yields of equally high quality fruit in both fumigated and non-fumigated conditions, is resistant to many common foliar and soil borne diseases and pests and has unusually excellent fruit flavor and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Calfifornia Giant, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Patent number: PP12403
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 3’ that produces equivalent yields of equally high quality fruit in both fumigated and non-fumigated conditions, is resistant to many common foliar and soil borne diseases and pests, and has unusually execellent fruit flavor and aroma. Further, ‘Cal Giant 3’ has the potential to out-produce all currently grown varieties during the first half of the season, and to equal or exceed total season production of all currently grown varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: California Giant, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Patent number: PP12423
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 4’ that produces equivalent yields of exceptionally high quality fruit in both fumigated and non-fumigated conditions, is tolerant of many common root, foliar, and fruit diseases and pests, produces exceptionally well-pollinated fruit in inclement conditions, maintains exceptional size and shape throughout the harvest season, and has exceptional flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: California Giant, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Patent number: PP15087
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 5’ that is a short-day style of plant with a strong ever-bearing tendency, producing runners freely at the nursery while producing high levels of fruit early in the fruiting season, and continuing production through the summer and into the autumn months. ‘Cal Giant 5’ displays very good tolerance to a number of soil-borne, foliar and fruit diseases, and pollinates exceptionally well in both inclement and ideal conditions, retaining size, shape, high gloss, and overall good appearance throughout the entire season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: California Giant, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Patent number: PP7024
    Abstract: A new and distinct spring bearing variety of strawberry plant, characterized by its ability to produce a strong plant, but which remains in production consistently from April to October, if given adequate chilling before and after being planted.The variety is particularly distinguished by its consistently good flavor, large calyx, large smooth and attractive fruit, and heavy total production. Its long shelf life also becomes a distinctive character. The dark and glossy leaflets are characters that help identify this new variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Johnson, Jr., David W. Small, Amado Q. Amorao, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP7171
    Abstract: A new and distinct spring bearing variety of strawberry plant, characterized by its ability to produce large, glossy, dark crown crop berries during the early spring when given adequate chilling before being winter planted in southern California.It is distinguished by its consistently good shaped fruit that reflect an abundance of pollen production and uniformly fertilized pistil and achenes that develop. This crown crop fruit with its large calyx is borne on long thick pedicils. The plant is considered dark, and is vigorous only if given adequate chilling before being planted. This variety has the ability to continue cropping even in the summer, after the picking for the fresh market has been terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1990
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold A. Johnson, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin, David W. Small, Amado Q. Amorao, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr.