Patents by Inventor Mike D. Nelson

Mike D. Nelson 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).

  • Strawberry plant designated ‘BG-378’
    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
  • Strawberry plant designated ‘BG-424’
    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
  • Strawberry plant designated ‘BG269’
    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
  • Strawberry plant designated ‘BG-386’
    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