Patents by Inventor Kirk D. Larson
Kirk D. Larson 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).
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Publication number: 20160227687Abstract: ‘Cabrillo’ is a day-neutral strawberry cultivar that is moderate to strong in expressing the day-neutral character. ‘Cabrillo’ will be of special interest for winter plantings and in summer plantings where ‘San Andreas’, ‘Portola’, and ‘Albion’ have been successful.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Publication number: 20150359150Abstract: The invention relates to new strawberry cultivars (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) which have distinct disease/pathogen resistance, yield, appearance, size, and firmness, and which display desirable plant and fruit qualities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Publication number: 20150230374Abstract: ‘Fronteras’ is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, and earlier production; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542), but with somewhat later production, a larger plant, superior fruit and quality, and better-flavored fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
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Publication number: 20150230376Abstract: ‘Grenada’ is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, and earlier production; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542), but with somewhat earlier production, a larger plant, superior fruit size and quality, and better-flavored fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Publication number: 20150230375Abstract: ‘Petaluma’ is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708) but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, and earlier production; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542), but with a more healthy plant, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better-flavored fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
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Publication number: 20140325716Abstract: ‘Merced’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Merced’ is similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, less vigorous plant, and lighter colored fruit. It is also similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542) but having a more compact plant, later fruiting, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Publication number: 20110191920Abstract: ‘Benicia’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Benicia’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’(U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Publication number: 20110191919Abstract: ‘Mojave’ is typical of short-day (June bearing) strawberry cultivars and produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, subtropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Mojave’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469). ‘Mojave’ also produces a larger fraction of marketable fruit than any of the comparison cultivars.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
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Publication number: 20090144866Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type strawberry designated as ‘Portola’. ‘Portola’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor; it is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger and lighter colored fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP16228Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type cultivar designated as ‘Albion’. ‘Albion’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,435), but with higher quality fruit, lower cull rate, darker fruit, and substantially better resistance to Phytophthora cactorum; it is similar to ‘Aromas’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,451), but with larger, higher quality, firmer and better-flavored fruit.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP19472Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive short-day type cultivar designated as ‘Palomar’. ‘Palomar’ is a short-day (June-bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camino Real’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079), but with higher quality fruit, lower cull rate and lighter colored fruit; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469), but with a more compact plant, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP19767Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type of strawberry designated as ‘Monterey’. ‘Monterey’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor. It is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger fruit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP19975Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type of strawberry designated as ‘San Andreas’. ‘San Andreas’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,435) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor. It is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger and more attractive fruit.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP20552Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type strawberry designated as ‘Portola’.‘Portola’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor; it is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger and lighter colored fruit.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP22542Abstract: ‘Benicia’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Benicia’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP22589Abstract: ‘Mojave’ is typical of short-day (June bearing) strawberry cultivars and produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, subtropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Mojave’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,649). ‘Mojave’ also produces a larger fraction of marketable fruit than any of the comparison cultivars.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
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Patent number: PP25436Abstract: ‘Merced’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Merced’ is similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, less vigorous plant, and lighter colored fruit. It is also similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542) but having a more compact plant, later fruiting, superior fruit quality, and firmer, better flavored fruit.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP26683Abstract: ‘Petaluma’ is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708) but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, and earlier production; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542), but with a more healthy plant and higher quality and firmer fruit.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
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Patent number: PP26708Abstract: ‘Grenada’ is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, and earlier production; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542), but with somewhat earlier production, a larger plant, larger fruit size, and higher quality fruit.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
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Patent number: PP26709Abstract: ‘Fronteras’ is a short-day (June bearing) cultivar similar to ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708), but with greater productivity, higher quality fruit, and earlier production; it is similar to ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469) and ‘Benicia’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,542), but with somewhat later production, a larger plant, larger fruit size, and higher quality fruit.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw