Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Blueberry plant named C14-771
    Publication number: 20220248583
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C14-771’ is provided. ‘C14-771’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of unpatented parents ‘FL10-012’ and ‘FL05-613’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Scalzo, James W. Olmstead
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FCM14-031'
    Publication number: 20220117127
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FCM14-031’ is provided. ‘FCM14-031’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The new blueberry plant originated from a cross of ‘FL00-180’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘FL01-06’ (male parent, not patented). ‘FCM14-031’ forms round medium vigor bush growth habit, displays well branched habit, produces early to mid-season fruit, and exhibits fruit that is large with a flat bottom and an open upright calyx that has a mildly aromatic flavor that has a balance between sweet and acidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Stefan BOCHES, Antonio A. Alamo BERMUDO
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'CAU-01'
    Publication number: 20220039307
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chilling blueberry plant (Vaccinium) variety named ‘CAU-01’. The parents of ‘CAU-01’ are ‘O?Neal’ (male parent) and ‘Sharpblue’ (female parent), inter-specific hybrids of several species. ‘CAU-01’ is (a) free flowering without the use of growth regulating chemicals, (b) has a very low chilling requirement, (c) has strong resistance to fungal diseases, and (d) very early fruiting over a five (5) week period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: DANIEL P. HARTMANN
  • BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'RIDLEY1702'
    Publication number: 20210274693
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley1702’ is provided ‘Ridley1702’ is a commercial variety intended for use as fresh fruit for shipping, hand pick, customer pick, machine harvest and processing markets and as a home garden plant. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Ridley1403’ and ‘Ridley1812’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Blueberry plant named 'FC14-062'
    Publication number: 20210251115
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC14-062’ is provided. ‘FC14-062’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Blue Ribbon’ (female parent, patented Jul. 15, 2014) and ‘FC10-069’ (male parent, unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Stefan BOCHES
  • Blueberry plant named 'FC12-205'
    Publication number: 20210251116
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC12-205’ is provided. ‘FC12-205’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF06-103’ (female parent, unpatented) and ‘ZF06-264’ (male parent, unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features, including late-season ripening, large, uniform fruit size and light blue appearance, yellow-green stem color, and flowers with strong floral scent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Stefan BOCHES
  • Blueberry plant named 'FC11-118'
    Publication number: 20210251117
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC11-118’ is provided. ‘FC11-118’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF05-086’ (female parent, unpatented) and ‘Cargo’ (male parent, patented Jul. 22, 2014), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features, including extremely uniform healthy plant condition, vigor, and shape; large, uniform fruit size and distinct fruit shape; firm fruit texture; and excellent long-term cold storage performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Stefan BOCHES
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'NS 16-18'
    Publication number: 20210227738
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-18’ is described, with a weak to medium plant vigor and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size, medium in sweetness, and firm to very firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry Plant Named 'NS 15-5'
    Publication number: 20210144895
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-5’ is described, with a medium to dense fruit cluster density and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size and very low to low in acidity under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyThree’
    Patent number: PP32876
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyThree’, particularly selected for its pleasant minty sweet fruit flavor, juicy crisp fruit texture, large fruit size, strong evergreening ability of the plant, and early production, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Raymond L. Jacobs, III, Sarah Wool, James Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 16-2’
    Patent number: PP32897
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-2’ is described, with a medium vigor and which produces very firm fruit, which is low in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny, Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FLR12-11’
    Patent number: PP33013
    Abstract: ‘FLR12-11’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit that are aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’
    Patent number: PP33066
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ is disclosed. ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ was selected as a strong evergreen blueberry variety with early and high yield. Fruit of ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ are large, with balanced sugars and acids, firm crisp texture, and good bloom. Plants of ‘DrisBlueTwentyTwo’ are precocious and fruit on both one-year-old and current season's shoots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Raymond L. Jacobs, III, Sarah Wool, James Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 13-4’
    Patent number: PP33087
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-4’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces very large fruit, which is medium to high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘BB07-249GA-3’
    Patent number: PP33110
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB07-249GA-3’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB07-249GA-3’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety consisting of primarily V. corymbosum, with a limited contribution of genes from V. ashei and V. darrowi. It is a very productive early maturing variety. It is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color and is very firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous slightly spreading bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Blueberry plant named ‘BB15-214PO-3’
    Patent number: PP33111
    Abstract: ‘BB15-214PO-3’, is the first known genotype selected in a tropical environment of Peru. ‘BB15-214PO-3’ does not require chill-hours for either budbreak or fruit production, since it does not develop endo-dormancy. The fruit of ‘BB15-214PO-3’ is a medium size berry, with medium blue color, with excellent fruit firmness and very juicy and crunchy texture. The eating quality of ‘BB15-214PO-3’ is excellent a superior to many of the varieties currently grown in Peru, with a sugar/acidity balance of 40 to 50. Time of fruit production in ‘BB15-214PO-3’ can be regulated by the pruning date and environment conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock, Maria Pilar Banados
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 16-15’
    Patent number: PP33112
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-15’ is described, with a fruiting type on one-year-old shoots only and an early vegetative bud burst timing, and which produces fruit considered medium in sweetness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 16-8’
    Patent number: PP33137
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-8’ is described, with a medium vigor and which produces fruit considered large in size and medium in firmness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 15-13’
    Patent number: PP33138
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-13’ is described and which produces fruit considered large, low to medium in acidity, and medium to firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 15-5’
    Patent number: PP33154
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-5’ is described, with a medium to dense fruit cluster density and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size and very low to low in acidity under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FLR12-89’
    Patent number: PP33200
    Abstract: ‘FLR12-89’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and large, firm fruit with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FLR14-372’
    Patent number: PP33225
    Abstract: ‘FLR14-372’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, semi-upright growth habit, and firm, crunchy, and early-maturing fruit that are sweet and aromatic with a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Sophie Ponson, James W. Olmstead, Jean Clement Marcaillou, Patricio R. Munoz Del Valle, Jacques Kouadio
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 15-22’
    Patent number: PP33384
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-22’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces fruit considered low in acidity and medium in firmness under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 16-18’
    Patent number: PP33494
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-18’ is described, with a weak to medium plant vigor and which produces fruit considered large to very large in size, medium in sweetness, and firm to very firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 16-7’
    Patent number: PP33635
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 16-7’ is described, with a strong plant vigor and which produces fruit considered large in size, high to very high in sweetness, and firm under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Ridley1702’
    Patent number: PP33717
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley1702’ is provided. ‘Ridley1702’ is a commercial variety intended for use as fresh fruit for shipping, hand pick, customer pick, machine harvest and processing markets and as a home garden plant. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Ridley1403’ and ‘Ridley1812’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards, Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFive’
    Patent number: PP33718
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFive’, particularly selected for its sweet flavor, large fruit size, improved post-harvest storage qualities, and early ripening, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1797’
    Patent number: PP33754
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1797’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good color and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 200-300 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1493’
    Patent number: PP33755
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1493’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good color and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 350-450 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1872’
    Patent number: PP33782
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1872’, characterized by a combination of early season flowering and ripening, large berries with good flavor and firmness, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a low chilling requirement of about 150-200 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Colossus’
    Patent number: PP33802
    Abstract: ‘Colossus’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-bushy to semi-upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with a touch of acidity and exhibit small, dry picking scars and are suitable for mechanical harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-920’
    Patent number: PP33868
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-920’, characterized by a combination of early-to-mid season ripening; large berries with good scar and flavor and high fruit quality; moderately vigorous growth suited to home gardens, soft pink flowers at opening, bronze coloring to newly emerging foliage, berries transitioning from pink hued to sky-blue during ripening; and a chilling requirement of about 500-550 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-889’
    Patent number: PP33869
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-889’, characterized by a combination of later season flowering and ripening; large berries with unique, vibrant light blue color and good flavor and firmness; vigorous growth; compact form; attractive fall foliage color; and a chilling requirement of about 500-600 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FC12-205’
    Patent number: PP33870
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC12-205’ is provided. ‘FC12-205’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF06-103’ (female parent, unpatented) and ‘ZF06-264’ (male parent, unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features, including late-season ripening, large, uniform fruit size and light blue appearance, yellow-green stem color, and flowers with strong floral scent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: FALL CREEK FARM AND NURSERY INC.
    Inventor: Peter Stefan Boches
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FC14-062’
    Patent number: PP33871
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC14-062’ is provided. ‘FC14-062’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Blue Ribbon’ (female parent, patented Jul. 15, 2014) and ‘FC10-069’ (male parent, unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: FALL CREEK FARM AND NURSERY INC.
    Inventor: Peter Stefan Boches
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Sentinel’
    Patent number: PP33896
    Abstract: ‘Sentinel’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, vigorous, semi-upright to spreading growth habit, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are sweet and exhibit small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: FLORIDA FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCERS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FC11-118’
    Patent number: PP33897
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC11-118’ is provided. ‘FC11-118’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF05-086’ (female parent, unpatented) and ‘Cargo’ (male parent, patented Jul. 22, 2014), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features, including extremely uniform healthy plant condition, vigor, and shape; large, uniform fruit size and distinct fruit shape; firm fruit texture; and excellent long-term cold storage performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: FALL CREEK FARM AND NURSERY INC.
    Inventor: Peter Stefan Boches
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FV1908’
    Patent number: PP33949
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘FV1908’, characterized by its upright and bushy plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early fruiting with relatively low chilling requirement; high fruit yield; large dark blue-colored spherical fruits; sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: FV B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FV1906’
    Patent number: PP33960
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘FV1906’, characterized by its upright and bushy plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early fruiting with relatively low chilling requirement; high fruit yield; large dark blue-colored spherical fruits; sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: FV B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FV1904’
    Patent number: PP33961
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘FV1904’, characterized by its upright and bushy plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early fruiting with relatively low chilling requirement; high fruit yield; medium-sized dark blue-colored spherical fruits; sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: FV B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFour’
    Patent number: PP34067
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyFour’, particularly selected for its sweet flavor, large fruit size, upright growth habit, and early season production, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FV1907’
    Patent number: PP34084
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘FV1907’, characterized by its semi-upright and bushy plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early fruiting with relatively low chilling requirement; high fruit yield; large dark blue-colored spherical fruits; sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: FV B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FV1901’
    Patent number: PP34085
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘FV1901’, characterized by its upright and bushy plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early fruiting; high fruit yield; large dark blue-colored spherical fruits; sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: FV B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Blueberry plant named ‘CAU-01’
    Patent number: PP34132
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chilling blueberry plant (Vaccinium) variety named ‘CAU-01’. The parents of ‘CAU-01’ are ‘O'Neal’ (male parent) and ‘Sharpblue’ (female parent), inter-specific hybrids of several species. ‘CAU-01’ is (a) free flowering without the use of growth regulating chemicals, (b) has a very low chilling requirement, (c) has strong resistance to fungal diseases, and (d) very early fruiting over a five (5) week period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel P. Hartmann
  • Rabbiteye blueberry plant named ‘TO-3097’
    Patent number: PP34162
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TO-3097’, characterized by a combination of unique pink-colored fruit, mid-season flowering and ripening, large berries with good firmness and flavor, high quality fruit production in conventional production areas, and a chilling requirement of about 450-500 hours below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentySix’
    Patent number: PP34179
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentySix’, particularly selected for the sweet flavor, firmness, and large size of its fruit, its adaptability for production in low latitudes, and appearance with persistent bloom, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther J. Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Raymond L. Jacobs, III, Maria Velarde, James Olmstead
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-1996’
    Patent number: PP34180
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘TH-1996’, characterized by a combination of early season ripening; large berries with good scar and flavor; moderately vigorous growth; and a low chilling requirement of about 100 hours, or less, below about 45° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentySeven’
    Patent number: PP34316
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentySeven’, particularly selected for the sweet flavor of its fruit, its adaptability for production in low latitudes, and appearance with persistent bloom, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther J. Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Raymond L. Jacobs, III, Maria Velarde, James Olmstead
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 15-15’
    Patent number: PP34464
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-15’ is described, with an upright plant growth habit and which produces fruit considered very large in size, firm, and low to medium in acidity under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Blueberry plant named ‘NS 15-14’
    Patent number: PP34465
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 15-14’ is described, with an upright plant growth habit and which produces fruit considered very large in size, medium in firmness, and low in acidity under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis