Patents by Inventor Richard E. Harrison

Richard E. Harrison 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: 20190159392
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwelve’, particularly characterized by fruit that is sweet and large in size, and having improved fruit shelf-life, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Richard E. Harrison, Luis Miguel Rodriguez Martinez
  • Publication number: 20140047596
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspSix’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, partially self-fruitful plants bearing medium sized, bright red berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Miguel H. Ahumada, Matthias Vitten
  • Publication number: 20120266338
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspThree’ particularly distinguished by having high yield, good flavor, and a vigorous plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Miguel H. Ahumada, Richard E. Harrison, Lluvia V. Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20110126332
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwo’ which is primarily characterized by medium-sized, medium-red fruit that mature to a dark red color and having an early bud burst, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, José Jesús Renteria, Richard E. Harrison, Lluvia V. Gutierrez
  • Patent number: PP14761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Carmelina. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its late primocane production, high spring yields, good flavor and disease resistance. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better release from the receptacle, firmer fruit and better spring bud break. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing firmer fruit with better shipping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP14780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Cowles. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its mid-late season crop, large fruit size and thornless canes. Driscoll Cowles produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger, better flavored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Gavin Sills, Fred M. Cook, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP14781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Madonna. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its large fruit with excellent fruit firmness and structure. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing larger, firmer fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP14804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Maravilla. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, large size, high yield, and long post-harvest life. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger and firmer fruit. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of fruit and having shinier, brighter fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP14860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Francesca. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, fruit structure, yield and flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavor, it is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing fruit of consistent shape and good firmness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP14903
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Cardinal. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its firm and very consistent fruit with regard to its size and shape throughout its harvest period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit and more vigorous canes; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of fruit and better flavored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP14904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Dulcita. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, fruit structure, good flavor and yield. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger fruit with better flavor. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Fred M. Cook, Gavin Sills
  • Patent number: PP15058
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named Driscoll Carmel. The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its high productivity, early season, and low chill requirement. Driscoll Carmel produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics over a long fruiting period. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having better flavored fruit; it is distinguished from its pollen parent by its larger fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Gavin Sills, Fred M. Cook, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP19656
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspOne’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its large plant size, high productivity with a long fruiting season, large fruit with a medium red color and a high percentage of titratable acidity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Miguel H. Ahumada, Peter A. Martini, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP22246
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwo’ which is primarily characterized by medium-sized, medium-red fruit that mature to a dark red color and having an early bud burst, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, José Jesús Renteria, Richard E. Harrison, Lluvia V. Gutierrez
  • Patent number: PP22731
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspFour’ particularly distinguished by having high yield, good flavor, and late floricane crop, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP23477
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspThree’ particularly distinguished by having high yield, good flavor, and a vigorous plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Miguel H. Ahumada, Richard E. Harrison, Lluvia V. Gutierrez
  • Patent number: PP25044
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspSix’ particularly distinguished by having high productivity, partially self-fruitful plants bearing medium sized, bright red berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Carlos D. Fear, Richard E. Harrison, Miguel H. Ahumada, Matthias Vitten
  • Patent number: PP29402
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspThirteen’, particularly characterized by its large fruit size and higher yield on smaller plants, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Brian K. Hamilton, Richard E. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP30577
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwelve’, particularly characterized by fruit that is sweet and large in size, and having improved fruit shelf-life, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Richard E. Harrison, Luis Miguel Rodriguez Martinez
  • Patent number: PP35578
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwentyThree’, particularly selected for its machine harvestability, yield, flavor and fruit integrity during individual quick freeze (IQF) processing, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Richard E. Harrison, Thomas M. Sjulin