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 'FLR12-11'
    Publication number: 20210015013
    Abstract: ‘FLR12-11’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit that are aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FLR14-372'
    Publication number: 20210015015
    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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FLR12-89'
    Publication number: 20210015014
    Abstract: ‘FLR12-89’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'OPTIMUS'
    Publication number: 20190281738
    Abstract: ‘OPTIMUS’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, particularly for the flower buds; good field disease resistance; vigorous, upright growth habit; earlier fruit ripening; and round, firm, sweet fruit that are medium in size, suitable for machine harvest, and have very small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL06-203’
    Patent number: PP26312
    Abstract: ‘FL06-203’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, early bloom, upright growth habit, and fruit that are firm, sweet, with a small dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL07-399’
    Patent number: PP26313
    Abstract: ‘FL07-399’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, high evergreen leaf retention, upright-spreading growth habit, and fruit that are large, sweet, and firm, with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL06-377’
    Patent number: PP26679
    Abstract: ‘FL06-377’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a very low chilling requirement, high evergreen leaf retention, upright growth habit, and fruit that are firm, with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL06-556’
    Patent number: PP27771
    Abstract: ‘FL06-556’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, upright growth habit, and very firm, crisp fruit that are sweet and low acid with a small dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘OPTIMUS’
    Patent number: PP32028
    Abstract: ‘OPTIMUS’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, particularly for the flower buds; good field disease resistance; vigorous, upright growth habit; earlier fruit ripening; and round, firm, sweet fruit that are medium in size, suitable for machine harvest, and have very small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead