Patents by Inventor Gregory Willems

Gregory Willems 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 ‘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 ‘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