Patents by Inventor Vance Whitaker

Vance 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 'FL 18.52-66'
    Publication number: 20240130259
    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 16.78-94’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 18.52-66’, can be distinguished at least by its white internal fruit color when fully ripe; white external fruit color with a pink blush and red achenes when fully ripe; consistent conical shape; and moderate acid content when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: Vance WHITAKER
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING PERCEPTION OF SWEET TASTE
    Publication number: 20170119034
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for modifying the perceived sweetness of a comestible, methods and compositions for increasing the perceived sweetness of a comestible; methods and compositions for suppressing the perceived sweetness of a comestible, hybrid plants, methods of producing hybrid plants, and sweetener compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Linda Bartoshuk, Thomas A. Colquhoun, David G. Clark, Michael Schwieterman, Charles A. Sims, Vance Whitaker, Harry John Klee, Denise Tieman, Lauren McIntyre
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING PERCEPTION OF SWEET TASTE
    Publication number: 20130280400
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for modifying the perceived sweetness of a comestible, methods and compositions for increasing the perceived sweetness of a comestible; methods and compositions for suppressing the perceived sweetness of a comestible, hybrid plants, methods of producing hybrid plants, and sweetener compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Linda Bartoshuk, Thomas A. Colquhoun, David G. Clark, Michael Schwieterman, Charles A. Sims, Vance Whitaker, Harry John Klee, Denise Tieman, Lauren Mclntyre
  • Strawberry plant named ‘FL 18.52-66’
    Patent number: PP35802
    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 16.78-94’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 18.52-66’, can be distinguished at least by its white internal fruit color when fully ripe; white external fruit color with a pink blush and red achenes when fully ripe; consistent conical shape; and moderate 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: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance Whitaker
  • Strawberry plant named ‘FL 20.80-4’
    Patent number: PP36334
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 16.74-68’ and ‘FL 10-92’. The new strawberry cultivar, named ‘FL 20.80-4’, can be distinguished at least by its consistently well-shaped conical to cordate fruit; high early yields and excellent disease resistance when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance Whitaker
  • Strawberry plant named ‘FL 20.34-183’
    Patent number: PP36347
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 17.24-18’ and ‘FL 17.17-127’. The new strawberry cultivar, named ‘FL 20.34-183’, can be distinguished at least by its consistently well-shaped conical fruit; high early yields and large fruit size when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Vance Whitaker