Patents by Inventor Kristie L. Gilford

Kristie L. Gilford 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: 20100088791
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeven’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large, sweet tasting fruit, early harvest maturity, and resistance to powdery mildew is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart, Esther J. Pullen, Jorge Rodriguez- Alcazar
  • Publication number: 20030079264
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Madeira’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Marathon’ and ‘Biscayne’. The variety is distinguished from Marathon and Biscayne, in particular, by its flat habit, dense plant density, obtuse terminal leaflet shape, same size calyx in relation to fruit on the secondary fruit, and fruit with weak to medium acidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Publication number: 20030079263
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Calusa’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Marathon’ and ‘Biscayne’. The variety is distinguished from Marathon and Biscayne, in particular, by its flat habit, dense plant density, obtuse terminal leaflet shape, same size calyx in relation to fruit on the secondary fruit, and fruit with weak to medium acidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP15752
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Osceola.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’, in particular, by a an orange red internal color of the fruit, a fruiting truss length of about 16.6 cm, a flat terminal leaflet margin profile, an obtuse terminal leaflet teeth shape, a dense petiole pubescence, a cordate fruit shape, and a very narrow band without achenes on the fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, JoAnne Coss
  • Patent number: PP16070
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Malibu.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’. The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’, and ‘Madeira’, in particular, by a flat terminal leaflet margin profile, dense petiole pubescence, 20% of plants with single bracts, a very narrow band without achenes on the fruit, and a small hollow fruit center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, JoAnne Coss
  • Patent number: PP16241
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Pearl.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘San Juan’ and ‘Driscoll Lanai.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘San Juan’ and ‘Driscoll Lanai,’ in particular, by its longer petiole length, longer fruiting truss length, upright growth habit, strong sweetness of fruit, and highly susceptibility to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Kristie L. Gilford, Larry T. Kodama, JoAnne Cross
  • Patent number: PP12186
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Biscayne’, botanically identified as Fragaria×ananassa. The closest known varieties are ‘Key Largo’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,649), ‘Captiva’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,277, allowed) and ‘Mirador’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,279, allowed). The new variety is a partially everbearing fruit bearing variety. The variety is distinguished from ‘Key Largo’ by its strong plant vigor, concave cross section of the leaf, rounded teeth on the terminal leaflet, outward pose of the petiole hairs, larger to the same size diameter of the calyx relative to the corolla, medium fruit glossiness, strong adherence of the calyx to the fruit, fruit of soft to medium firmness, medium to early time of flowering and early harvest maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Jorge Campos Garcia, Thomas M. Sjulin, Larry T. Kodama
  • Patent number: PP16298
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Sanibel.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’ and ‘Key Largo.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’ and ‘Key Largo,’ in particular, by its smaller number of teeth on the terminal leaflets, longer fruit length, greater number of achenes per berry, greater average fruit yield, flat terminal leaflet margin profile, and moderate resistance to Verticillium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP16299
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Destin.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’ and ‘Key Largo.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’ and ‘Key Largo,’ in particular, by its shorter plant height, larger flower diameter, an orange-red external fruit color, greater yield, weak leaf glossiness, very dense stipule pubescence, and a small hollow fruit center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, JoAnne Coss
  • Patent number: PP16475
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Atlantis.’ The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Biscayne’ and ‘Key Largo.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘Biscayne’ and ‘Key Largo,’ in particular, by its shorter average stipule length, reduced frequency of paired bracts, shorter sepal length and width, weak leaf glosiness, dense stipule pubescence, and a very narrow band on the fruit where achenes are absent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP12817
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Marathon’, botanically identified as Fragaria×ananassa. The closest known varieties are ‘Key Largo’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,649), ‘Captiva’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,277, allowed) and ‘Mirador’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,279, allowed). The new variety is a partially everbearing fruit bearing variety. The variety is distinguished from ‘Key Largo’, ‘Captiva’ and ‘Mirador’ by its strong plant vigor, concave to flat cross section of the leaf, medium leaf blistering, same size diameter of inner to outer calyx, broader than longer fruit ratio length/width, large fruit size and cordate fruit shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Jorge Campos Garcia, Thomas M. Sjulin, Larry T. Kodama
  • Patent number: PP18041
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Driscoll Bonaire’. The variety is similar to the varieties ‘Driscoll Malibu’ and ‘Driscoll Osceola.’ The variety is distinguished from ‘Driscoll Malibu’ and ‘Driscoll Osceola,’ in particular, by its longer petiole length and wider petiole diameter, longer sepal length and greater sepal width, longer fruit length, greater berry weight and longer harvest interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Kristie L. Gilford
  • Patent number: PP14109
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Madeira’. The variety is distinguished by its flat habit, dense plant density, obtuse terminal leaflet shape, reflexed pose of calyx segments, downward pose of petiole hairs, same size calyx in relation to fruit on the secondary fruit, and fruit with weak to medium acidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP19240
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFour’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its large fruit size, heavy fruit production, moderate resistance to Lygus hesperus, Botrytis fruit rot, powdery mildew, and Strawberry Mottle Virus and resistance to Verticillium wilt is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP20701
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSix’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its medium to large, sweet tasting fruit, early flowering and early harvest maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Philip J. Stewart, Esther J. Pullen
  • Patent number: PP20922
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeven’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large, sweet tasting fruit, early harvest maturity, and resistance to powdery mildew is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart, Esther J. Pullen, Jorge Rodriguez-Alcazar
  • Patent number: PP21538
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwelve.’ The new variety is primarily characterized by having high fruit yield and moderate resistance to Botrytis fruit rot, powdery mildew, Xanthomonas fragariae and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Esther J. Pullen, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart
  • Patent number: PP23148
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNineteen’ characterized by having medium sized, conical to bi-conical shaped berries that are medium red in color, and having a medium to strong sweetness, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart
  • Patent number: PP23378
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ characterized by having very large sized, conical fruit with medium sweetness and high yield is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Esther J. Pullen, Philip J. Stewart, Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP23401
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyThree’ characterized by having very large, bi-conical fruit with medium sweetness and high yield is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Esther J. Pullen, Philip J. Stewart, Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey