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: 20030192092
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3546’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by medium to dark green foliage, strong interveinal leaf blistering, strong leaf gloss, medium to large foliage, longer than to much longer than broad terminal leaf, deep serrations, strong stipule and stolon anthocyanin colorations, conical fruit shape, moderate to marked differences in shape between primaries and secondaries, narrow to medium band without achenes, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, seeds slightly set above the fruit surface, calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Plant Sciences, Inc. & Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20030192093
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3456’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by weak interveinal leaf blistering, weak foliar gloss, small much longer than broad foliage, acute terminal leaflet basal shape, small seeds, uniform conical shaped fruit, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, short fruiting trusses and small calyx.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20030192094
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3523’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by medium to large size plant, strong vigor, high number of crowns per plant, strong leaf gloss, deep serrations, medium to large stipules, few runners, longer than broad fruit, small seed, conical fruit shape, marked to moderate differences in shape between primary and secondary fruit, orange red fruit color, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, slightly reflexed calyx, long pedicels and peduncles, long fruiting trusses and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20030188354
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3395’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by strongly concave foliage, light green color, rounded terminal leaflet base and teeth, large foliar bract leaflets, large stipules, conical fruit shape both of the primaries and secondaries, large seeds, even fruit surface, high fruit gloss, strong skin firmness, excellent flavor, slightly seedy fruit surface, dark flesh color, slightly reflexed calyx, large bract leaflets on the fruiting trusses and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP13546
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-2299’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. Its strong vigorous plant with uniformly conical fruit of excellent quality particularly characterizes ‘PS-2299’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP14445
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3395’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by strongly concave foliage, light green color, rounded terminal leaflet base and teeth, large foliar bract leaflets, large stipules, conical fruit shape both of the primaries and secondaries, large seeds, even fruit surface, high fruit gloss, strong skin firmness, excellent flavor, slightly seedy fruit surface, dark flesh color, slightly reflexed calyx, large bract leaflets on the fruiting trusses and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP14446
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3546’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by medium to dark green foliage, strong interveinal leaf blistering, strong leaf gloss, medium to large foliage, longer than to much longer than broad terminal leaf, deep serrations, strong stipule and stolon anthocyanin colorations, conical fruit shape, moderate to marked differences in shape between primaries and secondaries, narrow to medium band without achenes, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, seeds slightly set above the fruit surface, calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP14447
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3523’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by medium to large size plant, strong vigor, high number of crowns per plant, strong leaf gloss, deep serrations, medium to large stipules, few runners, longer than broad fruit, small seed, conical fruit shape, marked to moderate differences in shape between primary and secondary fruit, orange red fruit color, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, slightly reflexed calyx, long pedicels and peduncles, long fruiting trusses and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP7528
    Abstract: A distinct red raspberry variety named PSI 168, characterized by everbearing fruit habit, high yields, early fruiting habit on second year floricanes, and many small and reduced thorns. Berry size averages 3.3 to 3.4 grams, from August through November.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP8062
    Abstract: A new and distinct everbearing golden raspberry variety named "PSI-R86.745" which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and on floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years. The new variety is characterized by relatively large fruit size, virtually thornless nature, and distinct color contrast between mature and immature foliage. The variety is also distinguishable by its tall unbranched primocane growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Coast Cooling, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP8638
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing golden raspberry variety named PSI 744, which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and on floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years. The new variety is characterized by its moderately large peach colored fruit, moderately rugose foliage, an occasional downward crease at the apex of the terminal leaflet and an extremely thorny primocane texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP8639
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing golden raspberry variety named PSI 737, which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and on both floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years. The new variety is characterized by relatively large fruit size, with an occasional wedged shaped apex, strongly rugose foliage, a common downward crease at the apex of the terminal leaflet and a very thorny primocane texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP9646
    Abstract: Described is a new everbearing raspberry variety which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and both floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP9902
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day-type variety of strawberry known as `PS-776`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is particularly characterized by its small round leaves with many shallow serrations, long inflorescences which are easily visible above the canopy of the plant much of the season, very uniformly smooth shaped berries and its ability to remain in fruit production from mid to late April through November. The fruit is very attractive with acceptable flavor and juiciness as well as excellent firmness and holding quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry Red, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Peter Salm, Daniel T. Schmida
  • Patent number: PP9903
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day-type variety of strawberry known as `PS-592`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant with high yields, large berry size and its ability to remain in fruit production from April through November. The fruit is very attractive with excellent flavor and juiciness, moderate firmness and excellent holding quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry Red, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Peter Salm, Daniel T. Schmida
  • Patent number: PP9909
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day-type variety of strawberry known as `PS-1031`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant with high yields, short petiolule length, large berry size and its ability to remain in fruit production from early April through November in Salinas, Calif. The fruit is particularly identifiable by its seedy tipped primaries and longitudinal creases occurring primarily during the spring months. The fruit is very attractive during the summer and fall months with acceptable flavor, firmness and holding quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry Red, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Peter Salm, Daniel T. Schmida
  • Patent number: PP10142
    Abstract: Described is a new and distinct fall bearing red raspberry variety named `PS-1049` which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and both floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years. The new variety is particularly characterized by its heavy primocane production, beginning as early as July 15 in Santa Cruz County, Calif., and significant floricane yields peaking in mid to late June. The fruit is of medium size with druplets of uniform size and distribution. The fruit is of excellent quality adapted well to the fresh fruit market with only a slight tendency to darken after harvest. The plant is vigorous with dense foliage and many stout thorns. The foliage is relatively large with an occasional raised mid vein and slight downward cupping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
  • Patent number: PP10686
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter-planted short-day-type variety of strawberry designated `PS-1269`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California with the ability to remain in fruit production from April through November. It is particularly characterized by its early fruit production, large-sized berries and fruit and flowers visible above the canopy of the plant much of the year. The fruit is very attractive and glossy when just picked with a tendency to become dull after cold storage. The plant is strong and moderately vigorous when provided with optimum chilling and cold storage prior to planting but may become small and compact when chilling and/or cold storage is lacking. The foliage has a strong tendency to cup upward at the margins. This cupping action may in part be due to its susceptibility to powdery mildew although the foliage will still cup when powdery mildew is not present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson, Steven D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP10780
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day-type variety of strawberry known as `PS-1150`. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California with the ability to remain in fruit production from April through November. It is particularly characterized by its medium-small sized, smooth, uniformly shaped fruit. The fruit is very attractive, highly glossy, with excellent shipping qualities. The plant is strong and moderately vigorous with fruit and flowers visible above the canopy of the plant much of the year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson, Steven D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP11073
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct fall bearing red raspberry variety named `PS-1070` which is capable of producing fruit on first year primocanes, and both floricanes and primocanes in subsequent years. The new variety is particularly characterized by its early July primocane production. The fruit is medium to small in size, light in color, and round in shape. The fruit is of very good quality adapted well to the fresh fruit market with only a slight tendency to darken after harvest. The plant is moderately-vigorous with dense foliage. The leaves are relatively medium to large in size with an occasional raised mid vein and slight downward cupping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman