Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Publication number: 20210051828
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20210051827
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20210051829
    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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20210051826
    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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20210029858
    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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20210015015
    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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
  • Publication number: 20210015013
    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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
  • Publication number: 20210015014
    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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Sophie PONSON, James W. OLMSTEAD, Jean Clement MARCAILLOU, Patricio R. MUNOZ DEL VALLE, Jacques KOUADIO
  • Publication number: 20200390014
    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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20200367397
    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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20200288612
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwenty’, particularly selected as a vigorous and upright highbush blueberry variety having a chilling requirement of at least 1000 hours of winter temperatures below 7° C., and with fruit ripening mid- to late season that are medium to large in size, firm, with a heavy persistent waxy bloom, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Publication number: 20200170157
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-5’ is described, with a strong vigor and straight sepals and which produces large to very large fruit, which is high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20200170159
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-7’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces large fruit, which is medium to high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20200170158
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-1’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces large to very large fruit, which is medium in acidity and medium in firmness, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20200120842
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’, particularly selected as an early-season evergreen blueberry variety that needs no apparent chilling requirement to produce a large volume of high quality fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Arturo Garcia, Jennifer K. Izzo, Brian K. Caster
  • Patent number: PP31648
    Abstract: ‘BB06-126VC-4’ is a new and distinct medium-chill southern highbush blueberry variety of plant. ‘BB06-126VC-4’ is a productive early ripening variety which provides a very good yield potential with very good plant vigor, fruit quality, flavor, crunchy texture, and high firmness. ‘BB06-126VC-4’ is suitable for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB06-126VC-4’ are very large, typically 18 mm or more in diameter with an average berry weight of 2.9 gram per berry, well exposed on a medium upright bush with a small crown. ‘BB06-126VC-4’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also very firm and juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock, Maria Pilar Banados
  • Patent number: PP31649
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueEighteen’, particularly selected for its mid-range chill requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, its productiveness, as well as its large, firm, sweet-flavored fruit with an attractive appearance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP31684
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1876’ ripens around early May in southern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1876’ are large, firm and have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1876’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 300 to 350 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP31685
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSixteen’, particularly selected for its ability to flower in summer and fruit in fall on current season's growth, average to - large fruit size, good fruit flavor, and its very erect plants that fruit on exposed tops of canes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Marta C. Baptista
  • Patent number: PP31698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueNineteen’, particularly selected as an early-season evergreen blueberry variety that needs no apparent chilling requirement to produce a large volume of high quality fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Esther Kibbe, Marta C. Baptista, Arturo Garcia, Jennifer K. Izzo, Brian K. Caster
  • Patent number: PP31768
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium plant, ‘Hoogi045’, that is characterized by its young foliage that is variegated bright pink, salmon pink and green when young and variegated with creamy white and green when mature, its abundant berries that are that are sweet in taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
  • Patent number: PP31793
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC13-083’ is provided. ‘FC13-083’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF06-050’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘ZF06-013’ (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Wendy Light, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Patent number: PP31822
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FC13-122’ is provided. ‘FC13-122’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF06-050’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘ZF06-013’ (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Patent number: PP31863
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1125’ ripens around early May in south Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1125’ are large, firm and have good flavor. The new variety ‘TH-1125’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 250 to 300 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP31894
    Abstract: A new and distinct northern high bush blueberry variety, ‘ZZ04120’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled crossing of the blueberry varieties ‘O'Neal’ (seed parent) (not patented) and ‘Duke’ (pollen parent) (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has large, medium blue, attractive fruit which ripens in mid-season. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
  • Patent number: PP32028
    Abstract: ‘OPTIMUS’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, particularly for the flower buds; good field disease resistance; vigorous, upright growth habit; earlier fruit ripening; and round, firm, sweet fruit that are medium in size, suitable for machine harvest, and have very small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Patent number: PP32110
    Abstract: Katandin is a new blueberry variety of Vaccinium corymbosum from the Michigan State University breeding program. Is comprised of primarily Vaccinium corymbosum, with about 7% of its genes coming from V. darrowii, 4% from V. angustifolium and <1% from V. tenellum and V. ashei. It is a highly productive cultivar with excellent fresh fruit quality. It is well adapted to all northern highbush production areas. Canes are numerous, moderately branched and the fruit are well exposed. Its berries are large, have small, dry picking scars, medium blue color, good firmness and flavor. Katandin is characterized by high yields, high vigor and strong winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustess of Michigan State University
    Inventor: James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP32181
    Abstract: ‘MAGNUS’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, upright growth habit, good field disease resistance, and large, firm fruit that are sweet with small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP32182
    Abstract: ‘WAYNE’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished at least by a low chilling requirement, particularly for the flower buds; a vigorous, upright growth habit; good field disease resistance; earlier fruit ripening; and firm, sweet fruit that are medium to large in size and have small, dry picking scars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP32183
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘FC12-029’, is provided. The new variety displays white-colored inflorescence. The foliage is medium green colored. The vegetation is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is mounded to weeping. A good crop load of small fruit is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter S. Boches
  • Patent number: PP32184
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘ZF06-089’, is provided which displays greenish-white colored inflorescence. The flower bud just before opening is oval shape and the leaves are ovate shape. The foliage is medium green colored. Moderately vigorous, spreading to compact growth habit is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Patent number: PP32185
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘FC12-187’, is provided which displays white-colored inflorescence. The foliage is medium green colored. The vegetation is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is mounded to weeping. A good crop load of small, dark colored fruit is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Patent number: PP32186
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FCM14-052’ is provided. ‘FCM14-052’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The new blueberry plant originated from a cross of ‘FL01-06’ (female parent, not patented) by FL06-556 (pollen parent, U.S. Pat. No. 27,771). ‘FCM14-052’ selected because it flowered and fruited more than most genotypes in a low latitude, zero chill evergreen production system and had large fruit with a small picking scar. ‘FCM14-052’ also produces significant numbers of flower buds in a zero chill climate, resulting in a concentrated harvest window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio Alamo Bermudo
  • Patent number: PP32187
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG11654-24-001’ is provided. ‘MG11654-24-001’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Duke’ (seed parent, not patented) and ‘Ridley 1403’ (pollen parent, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Patent number: PP32216
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG11543-23-004’ is provided. ‘MG11543-23-004’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Brigitta’ (seed parent, not patented) and ‘Ridley 1403’ (pollen parent, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Patent number: PP32217
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG07876-15-003’ is provided. ‘MG07876-15-003’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Elliott’ and ‘Caroline’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Patent number: PP32218
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-931’ is provided. The new and distinct variety ripens around late May in south Georgia and early June in middle Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-931’ are very large and firm. The new variety ‘TH-931’ exhibits high yields with an estimated chilling requirement of about 400 to 500 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP32219
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1008’ is provided. The new and distinct variety flowers in early March in south Georgia, requiring frost protection for acceptable yields. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1008’ are ripen in early May in south Georgia and are very large, firm, and have good flavor. The new variety ‘TH-1008’ is compact with an estimated chilling requirement of about 200 to 300 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP32267
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwentyOne’, particularly selected for productivity, medium to large, firm, sweet-flavored fruit, and a mid-range chill hour requirement suitable for production in latitudes ranging from 30 to 40 degrees, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo
  • Patent number: PP32348
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF08-029’ is provided. ‘ZF08-029’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘G-344’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘Draper’ (male parent, U.S. Pat. No. 15,103), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Patent number: PP32349
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘MG09768-05-002’ is provided. ‘MG09768-05-002’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Caroline’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Moondarra Genetics PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Patent number: PP32416
    Abstract: A new and distinct southern high bush blueberry variety, ‘ZZ04062’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled crossing of the blueberry varieties ‘O'Neal’ (seed parent) (not patented) and ‘Duke’ (pollen parent) (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has very large, attractive fruit which ripens mid-season. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
  • Patent number: PP32574
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB05-259MI-15’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB05-259MI-15’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern 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 late midseason maturing variety. It is characterized as having large fruit, light blue in color, and is very firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorous medium upright bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP32575
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB05-268MI-152’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB05-268MI-152’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety consisting of primarily V. corymbosum, with a limited contribution of genes from V. ashei and V. darrowi. ‘BB05-268MI-152’ is a very productive midseason 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 medium upright bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP32701
    Abstract: A new and distinct southern high bush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled crossing of the blueberry varieties B7-8-1 (seed parent) (not patented) and D110 (pollen parent) (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by outstanding fruit quality with a good bloom, very large size, light blue skin colour and mid-season harvests. The new variety appears suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Narandra Patel, Jessica Scalzo
  • Patent number: PP32718
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1334’ ripens around mid-April in southeastern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1334’ are very large, firm, have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1334’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 50 to 100 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Patent number: PP32744
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueTwenty’, particularly selected as a vigorous and upright highbush blueberry variety having a chilling requirement of at least 1000 hours of winter temperatures below 7° C., and with fruit ripening mid- to late season that are medium to large in size, firm, with a heavy persistent waxy bloom, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Bruce D. Mowrey, Marta C. Baptista
  • Patent number: PP32745
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-5’ is described, with a strong vigor and straight sepals and which produces large to very large fruit, which is high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP32781
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-1’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces large to very large fruit, which is medium in acidity and medium in firmness, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP32823
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-7’ is described, with a strong vigor and which produces large fruit, which is medium to high in acidity, under the ecological conditions prevailing in Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis