Patents by Inventor Steven D. Nelson

Steven 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).

  • Publication number: 20230103288
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’ 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, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium vigor and density; medium yellow green foliage color, small foliage size, with three to four leaflets; fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and very weak anthocyanins; and resistance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. NELSON, Leo W. STOECKLE
  • 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: PP29794
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘INSPIRE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘INSPIRE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color; very firm fruit flesh; very smooth, even fruit surface, with very little difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit; medium fruit size that is much longer than broad; excellent fruit flavor; and medium plant size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP29795
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RENEWAL’. This new strawberry plant named ‘RENEWAL’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium fruit size; very firm fruit flesh; very smooth, even fruit surface, with very little difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size; medium to sparse plant density; and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP31148
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3128’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3128’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, large fruit size, very good fruit flavor, early fruit production, small plant size, and short fruiting trusses with flowers typically held even with to below the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • 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: PP31960
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3181’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3181’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its very large fruit size, very good fruit flavor with very firm flesh, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size with dark green foliage, and fruiting truss flowers typically not visible above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP32017
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3147’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-9.3147’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set below the surface of the fruit, very good fruit flavor with firm flesh, moderately creased fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size with medium yellow green foliage; and strongly pubescent fruiting trusses with hairs typically positioned strongly outward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP32433
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3205’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3205’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, very smooth, even fruit surface with very little difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit, good fruit flavor with medium firm flesh, early time of first flower and fruit, and medium plant size with medium to dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP32435
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3169’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-10.3169’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its very large fruit size with strong fruit gloss, very good fruit flavor with firm flesh, moderately creased fruit, early time of first flower and fruit, medium plant size with dark yellow green foliage, and fruiting truss flowers typically visible above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • 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: PP33450
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3266’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3266’ 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, and cordate fruit shape, with very strong gloss; good fruit flavor, very firm fruit flesh, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even color, with only a slight difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, upright in habit, with medium density; medium yellow green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruit trusses typically held beneath the plant, with weak pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle, Daniel S. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP33577
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3241’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3241’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red fruit color, medium fruit size, and cordate fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, very firm fruit flesh, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even color, with only a slight difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, upright in habit, with medium to sparse density; medium yellow green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruit trusses typically held level with to above the plant, with medium pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • 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: PP34950
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3209’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-11.3209’ 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; very good fruit flavor, with seeds typically held level with to above the surface; firm fruit, with calyx typically raised and sepal attitude generally outward to upward; medium plant size, upright in habit, with medium density and vigor; medium yellow green foliage color, and medium foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically visible above the foliage, with medium to weak pubescence and medium to strong anthocyanins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • 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: PP35166
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’ 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, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium vigor and density; medium yellow green foliage color, small foliage size, with three to four leaflets; fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and very weak anthocyanins; and resistance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • 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