Patents by Inventor Vance M. Whitaker

Vance M. Whitaker 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).

  • Strawberry Plant Named 'Florida Brilliance'
    Publication number: 20190124811
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 11.31-14’ and ‘FL 10-153’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida Brilliance,’ can be distinguished at least by its high early and total yields; exceptional fruit shape and firmness; and balanced flavor when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Strawberry plant named 'FLORIDA BEAUTY'
    Publication number: 20180160591
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between AU 2010-119 and ‘Florida Radiance’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida Beauty’, is distinguished by its compact growth habit; steady yield; fruit that are exceptionally and consistently well-shaped, bright medium-red, and having an exceptional, balanced flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Mark Herrington
  • Strawberry plant named "Florida Sensation"
    Publication number: 20140359905
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 05-107’ and ‘FL 02-58’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida127’, is distinguished by its ability to produce consistently high yields of large and moderately firm, brightly colored fruit that are exceptionally sweet in flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Florida127’
    Patent number: PP25574
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 05-107’ and ‘FL 02-58’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida127’, is distinguished by its ability to produce consistently high yields of large and moderately firm, brightly colored fruit that are exceptionally sweet in flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Florida Beauty’
    Patent number: PP30385
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between AU 2010-119 and ‘Florida Radiance’. The new strawberry plant, named ‘Florida Beauty’, is distinguished by its compact growth habit; steady yield; fruit that are exceptionally and consistently well-shaped, bright medium-red, and having an exceptional, balanced flavor when grown in west central Florida or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of west central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Vance M. Whitaker, Mark Herrington
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Florida Brilliance’
    Patent number: PP30564
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 11.31-14’ and ‘FL 10-153’. The new strawberry, named ‘Florida Brilliance’, can be distinguished at least by its high early and total yields; exceptional fruit shape and firmness; and balanced flavor when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Strawberry plant named ‘FL 16.30-128’
    Patent number: PP33451
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 13.27-142’ and ‘FL 12.90-53’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 16.30-128’, can be distinguished at least by its exceptional conical fruit shape; exceptional sweetness and flavor; and high soluble solids content when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Strawberry plant named ‘FL 16.78-109’
    Patent number: PP33477
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 12.90-53’ and ‘FL 14.29-62’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 16.78-109’, can be distinguished at least by its white internal fruit color when fully ripe; white to light pink external fruit color when fully ripe; consistent conical shape; and low acid content when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker
  • Strawberry plant named ‘FL 17.15-86’
    Patent number: PP34008
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria X ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 14.76-75’ and ‘Florida Beauty’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 17.15-86’, can be distinguished at least by its consistently well-shaped conical fruit; even medium-red fruit color; and fruit with intense flavor due to both high soluble solids content and high titratable acidity when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventor: Vance M. Whitaker