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: 20150059030
    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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Publication number: 20150059029
    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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP12582
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-378’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant, moderately dense yet still remaining slightly open in growth habit, medium to large berry size, and fruit and flowers visible above the plant throughout much of the season. The fruit is medium red in color with good flavor, good juiciness and moderately firm texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Mike D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP12627
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-424’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its moderate vigor and dense plant. ‘BG-424’ has a medium to large cylindrical to wedged shaped berry. Seeds are positioned below the surface of the berry with a narrow band without achenes under the calyx. The fruit is medium red in color with good flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Mike D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP12628
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-269’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant with high yields, large berry size and fruit and flowers visible above the plant throughout much of the season. The fruit is dark in color with acceptable flavor, good juiciness and moderately firm texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Mike D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP13078
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-386’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant, light colored, moderately sized, uniform conical shaped berries, with fruit and flowers visible above the plant throughout much of the season. The fruit has good flavor, good juiciness and moderately firm texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Mike D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP23255
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4316’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4316’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its acute terminal leaflet base, medium to strong anthocyanins on the fruiting truss, orange red fruit color, medium-sized fruit, and calyx is slightly to much larger than the fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP23256
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-3.324’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-3.324’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its early fruit production, moderate to strongly expressed core cavity, medium to light yellow green foliage, orange red to red fruit color, and very large fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP23257
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4315’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4315’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its weak interveinal blistering, acute terminal leaflet base, inner calyx is smaller than outer calyx, orange red to red fruit color, and medium to large fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle