Patents by Inventor Leo W. Stoeckle

Leo W. Stoeckle 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: 20230103288
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium vigor and density; medium yellow green foliage color, small foliage size, with three to four leaflets; fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and very weak anthocyanins; and resistance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. NELSON, Leo W. STOECKLE
  • Publication number: 20170071085
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its fruit that tends to be longer than broad, very slight difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit, strong gloss, very firm fruit flesh, early season fruit production, and medium to long fruiting trusses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Publication number: 20160057904
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.370’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.370’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, small calyx, early fruit production, medium to small plant size, fruiting trusses held above the plant, and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Publication number: 20160057903
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large fruit size, many seeds per berry, very early fruit production, small foliage, and heavy pubescence on the petioles and fruiting trusses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Steven D. NELSON, Michael D. NELSON, Leo W. STOECKLE
  • Patent number: PP25865
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.367’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.367’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, firm to very firm flesh, early season fruit production, strong interveinal blistering and small petiolule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP25895
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3024’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3024’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its uniform fruit shape, very large fruit size, excellent fruit flavor, medium to dark green foliage, and heavy petiole pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP26921
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4.352’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large fruit size, many seeds per berry, very early fruit production, small foliage, and heavy pubescence on the petioles and fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP27441
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DILIGENT’. This new strawberry plant named ‘DILIGENT’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size, small calyx, early fruit production, medium to small plant size, fruiting trusses held above the plant, and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP28755
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its fruit that tends to be longer than broad, very slight difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit, strong gloss, very firm fruit flesh, early season fruit production, and medium to long fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP29794
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘INSPIRE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘INSPIRE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color; very firm fruit flesh; very smooth, even fruit surface, with very little difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit; medium fruit size that is much longer than broad; excellent fruit flavor; and medium plant size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP29795
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RENEWAL’. This new strawberry plant named ‘RENEWAL’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium fruit size; very firm fruit flesh; very smooth, even fruit surface, with very little difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size; medium to sparse plant density; and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP31148
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3128’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3128’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, large fruit size, very good fruit flavor, early fruit production, small plant size, and short fruiting trusses with flowers typically held even with to below the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP31960
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3181’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3181’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its very large fruit size, very good fruit flavor with very firm flesh, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size with dark green foliage, and fruiting truss flowers typically not visible above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP32017
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3147’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3147’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set below the surface of the fruit, very good fruit flavor with firm flesh, moderately creased fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size with medium yellow green foliage; and strongly pubescent fruiting trusses with hairs typically positioned strongly outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP32433
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3205’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3205’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, very smooth, even fruit surface with very little difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit, good fruit flavor with medium firm flesh, early time of first flower and fruit, and medium plant size with medium to dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP32435
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3169’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3169’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its very large fruit size with strong fruit gloss, very good fruit flavor with firm flesh, moderately creased fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size with dark yellow green foliage, and fruiting truss flowers typically visible above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP33450
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3266’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3266’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, medium fruit size, and cordate fruit shape, with very strong gloss; good fruit flavor, very firm fruit flesh, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even color, with only a slight difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, upright in habit, with medium density; medium yellow green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruit trusses typically held beneath the plant, with weak pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33577
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3241’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3241’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red fruit color, medium fruit size, and cordate fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, very firm fruit flesh, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even color, with only a slight difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, upright in habit, with medium to sparse density; medium yellow green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruit trusses typically held level with to above the plant, with medium pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP34950
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3209’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3209’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red fruit color, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, with seeds typically held level with to above the surface; firm fruit, with calyx typically raised and sepal attitude generally outward to upward; medium plant size, upright in habit, with medium density and vigor; medium yellow green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically visible above the foliage, with medium to weak pubescence and medium to strong anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP35166
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium vigor and density; medium yellow green foliage color, small foliage size, with three to four leaflets; fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and very weak anthocyanins; and resistance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle