Patents by Inventor Fred M. Cook

Fred M. Cook 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).

  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Carmelina’
    Patent number: PP14761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Carmelina. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its late primocane production, high spring yields, good flavor and disease resistance. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better release from the receptacle, firmer fruit and better spring bud break. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing firmer fruit with better shipping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Eureka’
    Patent number: PP14765
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Eureka. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its early season, low chill requirement and improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by being early and having better flavored fruit, it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its better flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Gavin Sills, Fred M. Cook, Richard E. Harrison
  • Blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Cowles’
    Patent number: PP14780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Cowles. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its mid-late season crop, large fruit size and thornless canes. Driscoll Cowles produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger, better flavored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Gavin Sills, Fred M. Cook, Richard E. Harrison
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Madonna’
    Patent number: PP14781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Madonna. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its large fruit with excellent fruit firmness and structure. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing larger, firmer fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Maravilla’
    Patent number: PP14804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Maravilla. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, large size, high yield, and long post-harvest life. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger and firmer fruit. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of fruit and having shinier, brighter fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Francesca’
    Patent number: PP14860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Francesca. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, fruit structure, yield and flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavor, it is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing fruit of consistent shape and good firmness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Cardinal’
    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
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Dulcita’
    Patent number: PP14904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Dulcita. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, fruit structure, good flavor and yield. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit with better flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of 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
  • Blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Carmel’
    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