Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Ackerman

Stephen M. Ackerman 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: 20210400859
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’ 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, with very strong gloss; good fruit flavor, medium fruit flesh firmness, with seeds held level with the surface; medium to large plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium density; medium green foliage color, and small to medium foliage size; fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with medium pubescence; and resistance to Fusarium wilt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Cesar U. RAMIREZ, Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20170006747
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size that is red in color, conical in shape with medium to strong gloss and a calyx that tends to be raised; seeds that range from level with to above the surface; medium plant size, with foliage that lacks gloss and has medium to strong interveinal blistering; fruiting truss pubescence that is strong and held strongly outward; and stolons, stipules and fruiting trusses that all lack anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP26193
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRIZE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRIZE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, small fruit size and very uniform fruit shape and color, medium to large plant size, medium to large foliage with medium green color, strongly concave foliage typically lacking gloss, and medium length fruiting trusses which are typically held level with to beneath the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP26209
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-6.2036’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-6.2036’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium fruit size that is red in color, cordiform in shape with medium to strong gloss and very good flavor, seeds that tend to be level with to below the surface, medium to large plant size, with medium to dark green foliage, and medium to long fruiting trusses that are generally held even with the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP27504
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘INTREPID’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: medium to small sized fruit of light red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, high gloss, very easy release from receptacle and poor flavor. Foliage is strongly concave, medium green; possessing weak rugosity and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have a medium strength waxy coal, sparse thorn density and are absent of any anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Adams, Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP28756
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size that is red in color, conical in shape with medium to strong gloss and a calyx that tends to be raised; seeds that range from level with to above the surface; medium plant size, with foliage that lacks gloss and has medium to strong interveinal blistering; fruiting truss pubescence that is strong and held strongly outward; and stolons, stipules and fruiting trusses that all lack anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP31913
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2054’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2054’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its very large fruit size that is conical in shape, with very good flavor and medium to soft flesh; high marketable yield with an early harvest season; medium plant size with dark green, flat to slightly convex foliage; and resistance to Fusarium wilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP32436
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-10.1160’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-10.1160’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, very large fruit size, very high marketable fruit yield, excellent fruit flavor, medium plant size with medium yellow green foliage which is moderately susceptible to powdery mildew, and very early time of first flower and fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: PLANT SCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33359
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘SB_12_53-118’. This new strawberry plant named ‘SB_12_53-118’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set level with the surface of the fruit, good fruit flavor with firm flesh, large fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, moderate resistance to angular leaf spot; and vigorous plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: STRAWBERRY SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Blaker, Michael D. Nelson, Stephen M. Ackerman, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33475
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘NIÑA’. This new strawberry plant named ‘NIÑA’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even with or just below the surface of the fruit, good fruit flavor with firm flesh, moderately creased fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, and large berry size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: STRAWBERRY SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Blaker, Michael D. Nelson, Stephen M. Ackerman, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33476
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘SANTA MARIA’. This new strawberry plant named ‘SANTA MARIA’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even to slightly below the surface of the fruit, good fruit flavor with firm flesh, moderately creased fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size, and large fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: STRAWBERRY SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Blaker, Michael D. Nelson, Stephen M. Ackerman, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33512
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PINTA’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PINTA’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even to slightly below the surface of the fruit, good fruit flavor with firm flesh, fruiting trusses positioned from level with to above the plant foliage, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size, and large fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: STRAWBERRY SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Blaker, Michael D. Nelson, Stephen M. Ackerman, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33760
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PEP-12.6010’ 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, with very strong gloss; good fruit flavor, medium fruit flesh firmness, with seeds held level with the surface; medium to large plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium density; medium green foliage color, and small to medium foliage size; fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with medium pubescence; and resistance to Fusarium wilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar U. Ramirez, Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34737
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Constitution’. This new strawberry plant named ‘Constitution’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even with or just below the surface of the fruit, vigorous plant habit, very high marketable yield, early time of first flower and fruit, and large berry size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Strawberry Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Blaker, Michael D. Nelson, Stephen M. Ackerman, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34738
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Bounty’. This new strawberry plant named ‘Bounty’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even with or just below the surface of the fruit, good fruit flavor with firm flesh, very high marketable yield, early time of first flower and fruit, and large berry size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Strawberry Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Blaker, Michael D. Nelson, Stephen M. Ackerman, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34774
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.177.011’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.177.011’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red to orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, and cylindrical to cordate fruit shape; good fruit flavor, with seeds typically held above the surface; smooth fruit surface, even in color, with moderate difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium to large plant size, semi-upright and medium to dense in habit; medium to dark green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with strong pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34915
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2171’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2171’ 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, small fruit size, and cordate to reniform fruit shape; good fruit flavor, medium to firm flesh, with seeds typically held level with to below the surface; medium to large plant size, semi-upright, with medium density and strong vigor; medium to dark green foliage color, medium to large foliage size and slightly concave to flat in cross section; and fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with medium pubescence and absent to weak anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP34936
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2175’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-11.2175’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, small fruit size, and conical fruit shape; fair fruit flavor, medium to soft flesh, with seeds typically held level with to below the surface; large plant size, semi-upright, with medium to dense density and strong vigor; medium to light green foliage color, large foliage size and slightly to strongly convex in cross section; and fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and absent to weak anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP35168
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.119.024’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.119.024’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red to orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, and conical fruit shape; good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even in color, with very little to no difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium to sparse density; medium green foliage color, and small foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with strong pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP35657
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-14.145.059’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-14.145.059’ 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, conical fruit shape and no difference to very slight difference in fruit shape; very attractive fruit with good flavor, medium to firm flesh, with seeds held level with the surface; large plant size which produces an abundance of runners; small foliage size, medium to yellow green in color, and concave in cross section; fruiting trusses with little to no anthocyanins which are weakly pubescent and held even with the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson