Patents by Inventor James W. Olmstead

James W. Olmstead 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 'FL11-51'
    Publication number: 20240130258
    Abstract: A new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivar named ‘FL11-51’ distinguished at least by a low to very low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy growth, semi-bushy growth habit with good evergreen production, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are moderately sweet with high wax cover and exhibit small to medium picking scars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Paul M. LYRENE, James W. OLMSTEAD, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE
  • Blueberry plant named C15-268
    Publication number: 20220394899
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C15-268’ is provided. ‘C15-268’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘FL12-082’ (unpatented seed parent) and ‘FL12-069’ (unpatented pollen parent).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'C15-143'
    Publication number: 20220248581
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C15-143’ is provided. ‘C15-143’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL12-082’ and ‘FL12-069’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica SCALZO, James W. OLMSTEAD
  • Blueberry plant named C14-771
    Publication number: 20220248583
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C14-771’ is provided. ‘C14-771’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL10-012’ and ‘FL05-613’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named 'C14-409'
    Publication number: 20220248584
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C14-409’ is provided. ‘C14-409’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL09-315’ and ‘FL07-285’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named C15-270
    Publication number: 20220248582
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C15-270’ is provided. ‘C15-270’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL12-082’ and ‘FL12-069’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FLR14-372’
    Patent number: PP33225
    Abstract: ‘FLR14-372’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and firm, crunchy, and early-maturing fruit that are sweet and aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Colossus’
    Patent number: PP33802
    Abstract: ‘Colossus’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-bushy to semi-upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with a touch of acidity and exhibit small, dry picking scars and are suitable for mechanical harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Sentinel’
    Patent number: PP33896
    Abstract: ‘Sentinel’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-upright to spreading growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are sweet and exhibit small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL11-137’
    Patent number: PP34596
    Abstract: ‘FL11-137’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, upright growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are sweet and exhibit medium size, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C14-409’
    Patent number: PP34975
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C14-409’ is provided. ‘C14-409’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL09-315’ and ‘FL07-285’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignees: COSTA BERRY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C15-143’
    Patent number: PP34977
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C15-143’ is provided. ‘C15-143’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL12-082’ and ‘FL12-069’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignees: COSTA BERRY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C14-771’
    Patent number: PP34989
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C14-771’ is provided. ‘C14-771’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL10-012’ and ‘FL05-613’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignees: COSTA BERRY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C15-270’
    Patent number: PP35001
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C15-270’ is provided. ‘C15-270’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL12-082’ and ‘FL12-069’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignees: COSTA BERRY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C15-268’
    Patent number: PP35002
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C15-268’ is provided. ‘C15-268’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘FL12-082’ (unpatented seed parent) and ‘FL12-069’ (unpatented pollen parent).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignees: COSTA BERRY INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD, FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL09-216’
    Patent number: PP35015
    Abstract: ‘FL09-216’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, bushy growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are sweet and exhibit small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL12-236’
    Patent number: PP35576
    Abstract: ‘FL12-236’ is a new and distinct hybrid of southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low to very low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy, spreading growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are very sweet of pink-yellow color and exhibit very small picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead, Patricio R. Munoz
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL11-51’
    Patent number: PP35895
    Abstract: A new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivar named ‘FL11-51’ distinguished at least by a low to very low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy growth, semi-bushy growth habit with good evergreen production, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are moderately sweet with high wax cover and exhibit small to medium picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL17-141’
    Patent number: PP35896
    Abstract: ‘FL17-141’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a none to low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy, semi-upright growth habit with good evergreen production, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are moderately sweet with high wax cover and exhibit small picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricio Muñoz, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL19-006’
    Patent number: PP35969
    Abstract: ‘FL19-006’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low to very low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy, compact bushy growth habit with good evergreen production, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that have a balanced sweet to acid flavor with high wax cover that exhibits small picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Patricio Muñoz, James W. Olmstead