Patents by Inventor Max Laddon

Max Laddon 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).

  • Raspberry plant named ‘HFG 1714’
    Patent number: PP35681
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of primocane-fruiting raspberry named ‘HFG 1714’. The new variety reliably provides balanced heavy crop load on both primocanes and floricanes with very large, conical, extremely firm, subacid, pinkish-red colored berries suited for the fresh market. Plants possess high vigor, high number of spawn, and exceptional bud break in the floricane cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Hortifrut Genetics Limited
    Inventors: Ellen Thompson, Max Laddon
  • Blackberry plant named ‘HFG B2008T’
    Patent number: PP36412
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blackberry named ‘HFG B2008T’ is characterized by its ability to be equally productive in both floricane and primocane cycles. It is characterized by mid-to late season production of consistently shaped, large fruit borne on erect spineless primocanes. This new cultivar is identified, among other things, by its high vigor, extreme firmness, and ability to maintain a low rate of color reversion even under rainy conditions and/or moderate pressure of spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii Matsumura).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Hortifrut Genetics Limited
    Inventors: Ellen Thompson, Max Laddon
  • Blackberry plant named ‘HFG B1902T’
    Patent number: PP36516
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blackberry named ‘HFG B1902T’ is characterized by a concentrated early peak of production of consistently shaped, medium ovate fruit borne on spineless erect floricanes. This new cultivar is identified, among other things, by its long fruiting laterals, thick cane diameter, consistent high percentage of soluble solids (Brix), firmness, and low color reversion during postharvest evaluations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Hortifrut Genetics Limited
    Inventors: Ellen Thompson, Max Laddon