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).
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Publication number: 20030192092Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicant: Plant Sciences, Inc. & Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20030192093Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20030192094Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20030188354Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicants: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP13546Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2000Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP14445Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP14446Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP14447Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP7528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 1989Date of Patent: May 21, 1991Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP8062Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 26, 1990Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Coast Cooling, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP8638Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 1992Date of Patent: March 15, 1994Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP8639Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 1992Date of Patent: March 15, 1994Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP9646Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 5, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP9902Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry Red, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Peter Salm, Daniel T. Schmida
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Patent number: PP9903Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry Red, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Peter Salm, Daniel T. Schmida
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Patent number: PP9909Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry Red, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Peter Salm, Daniel T. Schmida
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Patent number: PP10142Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman
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Patent number: PP10686Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson, Steven D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP10780Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: February 9, 1999Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Michael D. Nelson, Steven D. Nelson
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Patent number: PP11073Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R & D, Inc.Inventor: Stephen M. Ackerman