Patents by Inventor James R. Ballington

James R. Ballington 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: 20210022279
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of commercial strawberry plant (Fragaria x ananassa Duchense) named ‘NCS 10-038’ substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its very high yields, mid-season (peak harvest weeks 15-18) fruit ripening with the fruit having a medium size, good flavor, conical to wedge shape, and being of a good quality with very good flesh firmness and good skin toughness. ‘NCS 10-038’ has fair to good firmness and is suitable for pick your own and local sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Gina E. Fernandez, Jeremy Pattison, James R. Ballington
  • Publication number: 20170188494
    Abstract: ‘Heintooga’ is a new and distinct variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features outstanding in a new variety. Heintooga has slightly less than one fully developed seed per berry so that the fruit should be perceived as seedless by most consumers. Heintooga has a medium to large fruit size with very good fruit color, picking scar and flavor. The fruit firmness of Heintooga is moderately good to good and post harvest shelf-life is good so the fruit is suitable for shipping. Further, Heintooga has broad soil adaptation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: James R. Ballington, William T. Bland
  • Publication number: 20090183287
    Abstract: Rubus idaeus Linnaeus ‘Nantahala’ is a new and distinct variety of raspberry that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Late season ripening to follow ‘Heritage’. 2. Fruit is medium size, 3.5 g. 3. Fruit is firm, very attractive, uniform and conical to ovate. 4. Consistent and moderate yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: James R. Ballington, Gina E. Fernandez, Susan K. Bryson
  • Patent number: PP15552
    Abstract: A new and distinct annual hill culture adapted variety of Fragaria×ananassa Duch. plant, designated ‘Bish’, is characterized by being significantly more resistant to anthracnose fruit rot than the current standard annual hill varieties ‘Chandler’ and ‘Camarosa’, while being equal to one or both these varieties for most other economically important fruit and plant characters. ‘Bish’ appears best adapted from the Southern Appalachians up through the Middle Atlantic regions of the United States.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: James R. Ballington
  • Patent number: PP19763
    Abstract: Fragaria×ananassa Duchense ‘Galletta’ is a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Early ripening and large fruit size. 2. Yields equal to standard cultivars that are main season ripening. 3. Very attractive symmetrical fruit with deep red skin color and medium red flesh. 4. Good fruit quality, flesh firmness and skin toughness. 5. Broad plant adaptation in the southeastern US.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: North Carolina Agriculture Research Service
    Inventor: James R. Ballington
  • Patent number: PP20689
    Abstract: Rubus idaeus Linnaeus ‘Nantahala’ is a new and distinct variety of raspberry that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Late season ripening to follow ‘Heritage’. 2. Fruit is medium size, 3.5 g. 3. Fruit is firm, very attractive, uniform and conical to ovate. 4. Consistent and moderate yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: James R. Ballington, Gina E Fernandez, Susan K. Bryson
  • Patent number: PP28790
    Abstract: ‘Heintooga’ is a new and distinct variety of blueberry plant that has the following unique combination of desirable features outstanding in a new variety. Heinetooga has slightly less than one fully developed seed per berry so that the fruit should be perceived as seedless by most consumers. Heinetooga has a medium to large fruit size with very good fruit color, picking scar and flavor. The fruit firmness of Heinetooga is moderately good to good and post harvest shelf-life is good so the fruit is suitable for shipping. Further, Heinetooga has broad soil adaptation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: James R. Ballington, William T. Bland
  • Patent number: PP32432
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of commercial strawberry plant (Fragaria x ananassa Duchense) named ‘NCS 10-156’ substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its early season of ripening, medium size, excellent flavor, very attractive conical shape with good quality fruit that has soft flesh firmness and soft skin toughness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Gina E. Fernandez, Jeremy Pattison, James R. Ballington
  • Patent number: PP32705
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of commercial strawberry plant (Fragaria x ananassa Duchense) named ‘NCS 10-038’ substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its very high yields, mid-season (peak harvest weeks 15-18) fruit ripening with the fruit having a medium size, good flavor, conical to wedge shape, and being of a good quality with very good flesh firmness and good skin toughness. ‘NCS 10-038’ has fair to good firmness and is suitable for pick your own and local sales.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gina E. Fernandez, Jeremy Pattison, James R. Ballington