Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Publication number: 20190373786
    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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190364711
    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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190364709
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘M09768-05-002’ is provided. ‘M09768-05-002’ 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190364710
    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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Ridley Bell, Joel Deveson
  • Publication number: 20190313561
    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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio Alamo Bermudo
  • Publication number: 20190281738
    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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20190254205
    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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Publication number: 20190239405
    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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20190239406
    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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Wendy Light, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Publication number: 20190215999
    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 ‘ZFO6-050’ (female parent, not patented) and ‘ZFO6-013’ (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches
  • Publication number: 20190191608
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-6’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, a high to very high fruit sweetness, a firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and an extremely high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20190141869
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-4’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a very large fruit size, high fruit firmness, medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20190124809
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-3’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20190037748
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 0808’ is provided. ‘Ridley 0808’ 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 ‘M09-48-01’ (not patented) and ‘M08-38-01.’ (not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Publication number: 20190037747
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1607’ is provided. ‘Ridley 1607’ 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 ‘Ridley 1403’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432) and ‘Ridley 4609’ (U.S. Plant application Ser. No. 14/999,949), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Publication number: 20180368299
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-1’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, high fruit sweetness, high fruit firmness, and low fruit acidity and which, when ripe, detaches well from the plant, and which further has a very early fruit production date, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Publication number: 20180352692
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C08-141’ is provided. ‘C08-141’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘FL00-057’ and ‘C99-042’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Publication number: 20180295760
    Abstract: The most distinctive features of the southern highbush blueberry ‘Gumbo’ are its early ripening, high yield, excellent fruit quality attributes, and excellent plant vigor under field and high density growth conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen J. Stringer, Arlen D. Draper
  • Publication number: 20180288913
    Abstract: ‘Echo’ is a new and distinct repeat flowering, ornamental blueberry (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus L.) cultivar that originated from seed produced from the cross of the female blueberry plant ‘Perpetua’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,209) and the male blueberry plant ORUS 55-1 (unpatented). ‘Echo’ is a blueberry clone distinguished by its ornamental characteristics that include a spreading bush habit with glossy leaves, repeat flowering and fruiting, and small, mild flavored dark blue fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Chad E. Finn
  • Publication number: 20180288914
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1602’ is provided. The variety a selection resulting from seedlings from the controlled pollination of seed parent ‘Ridley 1403’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432) with pollen parent ‘Ridley 4609’ (U.S. plant application Ser. No. 14/999,949). The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of strong plant growth vigor, upright to semi-upright plant growth habit, low chilling requirement, very early to early time of flowering and fruit ripening, large to very large, sweet, firm, crisp fruit suited to handling, desirable tasting berries and small picking scar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Publication number: 20180271003
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB06-50FL-1’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with over 13% V. darrowii and small contributions of V. angustifolium, V. tenellum, and V. ashei. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is a productive very early season variety that ripens nearly two weeks before Star, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,675. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is intended for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB06-50FL-1’ are 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. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also firm and juicy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Berry Blue LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Publication number: 20180199481
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-11’, characterized by having stronger plant vigor, a more upright plant growth habit, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large and uniform fruit size, and smaller and dry stem scar, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Publication number: 20180199482
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-12’, characterized by having more compact plant size, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large and uniform fruit size, firmer and lower dehiscent fruits, sweeter fruits, better taste balance of sweetness and acidity, and better taste of fruits, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Publication number: 20180192559
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-13’, characterized by having a more upright plant growth habit, stronger plant vigor, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large fruit size, sweeter fruits, better taste balance of sweetness and acidity, better taste of fruits, and smaller stem scar, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP29436
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FCM12-038’ is provided. The new blueberry plant originated from a cross of ‘FF03-158’ (female parent, unpatented) by ‘FL01-06’ (pollen parent, unpatented). ‘FCM12-038’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The variety has medium vigor, ripens very early and produces a large berry with good firmness, and a small picking scar on fruit derived from the current season's growth. ‘FCM12-038’ was selected for use in an evergreen production system in areas where zero effective chilling hours may be accumulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo
  • Patent number: PP29437
    Abstract: A new and distinct blueberry plant variety, herein referred to by its cultivar name ‘ZF06-051’, is provided. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘Gulfcoast’ and ‘Cape Fear’. The new variety is an attractive shape which is round, compact, and hedge-like and forms dark green leaves and medium sized fruit. The flowers produced are cylindrical to campanulate with moderate amounts of pink anthocyanin before they fully open. The new variety is a low chill ornamental variety and is well suited for nursery, landscape, and home garden use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: THE CONRAD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter S. Boches, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo
  • Patent number: PP29468
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FCM12-045’ is provided. ‘FCM12-045’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The new blueberry plant originated from a cross of ‘FF-128’ (female parent, unpatented) by ‘ZF04-002’ (pollen parent, unpatented), selected because it flowered and fruited more than most genotypes in a low latitude, zero chill evergreen production system and had larger fruit than the commercial variety Biloxi with a small picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo
  • Patent number: PP29469
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘RIDLEY 4609’ is provided. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘C95-152’ (unpatented) and pollen parent ‘C00-09’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,778), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: MOUNTAIN BLUE ORCHARDS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP29470
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘RIDLEY 4408’ is provided. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘S01-15-01’ (unpatented) and ‘C00-09’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,778), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: MOUNTAIN BLUE ORCHARDS PTY LTD
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP29787
    Abstract: ‘Echo’ is a new and distinct repeat flowering, ornamental blueberry (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus L.) cultivar that originated from seed produced from the cross of the female blueberry plant ‘Perpetua’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,209) and the male blueberry plant ORUS 55-1 (unpatented). ‘Echo’ is a blueberry clone distinguished by its ornamental characteristics that include a spreading bush habit with glossy leaves, repeat flowering and fruiting, and small, mild flavored dark blue fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Chad E. Finn
  • Patent number: PP29879
    Abstract: The most distinctive features of the southern highbush blueberry ‘Gumbo’ are its early ripening, high yield, excellent fruit quality attributes, and excellent plant vigor under field and high density growth conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Stephen J. Stringer, Arlen D. Draper
  • Patent number: PP29986
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FF03-015’ is provided. ‘FF03-015’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest, fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘FL95-52’ and ‘Sunshine Blue’, and can be distinguished by its outstanding features. The variety has good vigor, ripens very early and produces excellent yields of large berries with good flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo, Paul Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP30087
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium, ‘VacBri1’, that is characterized by its young foliage that emerges dark purple in color in spring, its foliage color that becomes mottled dark purple and green in color during the growing season and its blue berries that are produced mid-season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Lynne Caton
  • Patent number: PP30143
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1212’ is provided. ‘Ridley 1212’ is a commercial variety intended for use as fresh fruit for shipping, customer pick and processing markets and as a home garden plant. The variety is produced from a cross of seed parent ‘M07-18-03’ (unpatented) and pollen parent ‘M05-05-04’ (unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP30421
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB07-7FL-4’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with over 13% V. darrowii and small contributions of V. angustifolium, V. tenellum, and V. ashei. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is a productive very early season variety. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ is intended for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB07-7FL-4’ are 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. ‘BB07-7FL-4’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also firm and juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP30422
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Blueberry plant named ‘BB06-507MI-52’ as described and shown. ‘BB06-507MI-52’ is a new and distinct high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with small contributions of V. darrowii, V. angustifolium, V. tenellum and V. ashei. It is a very productive and very early ripening. It is characterized as having very large fruit with a very small and dry picking scar, medium blue color and very firm fruit with excellent eating and storage quality for the fresh market. The ‘BB06-507MI-52’ variety has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and it is also very firm and juicy. Storage ability in refrigeration is excellent up to 6 weeks and longer with very little decline in quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP30445
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant named ‘BB06-50FL-1’ as described and shown herein. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum with over 13% V. darrowii and small contributions of V. angustifolium, V. tenellum, and V. ashei. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is a productive mid-season variety that ripens at a similar time as ‘Star’, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,675. ‘BB06-50FL-1’ is intended for areas that successfully grow lower chill Southern highbush varieties. The fruit of ‘BB06-50FL-1’ are 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. The fruit of ‘BB06-50FL-1’ has very good flavor with a balanced amount of sugar and acidity and is also firm and juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP30626
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-3’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30753
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-12’, characterized by having more compact plant size, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large and uniform fruit size, firmer and lower dehiscent fruits, sweeter fruits, better taste balance of sweetness and acidity, and better taste of fruits, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP30754
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-11’, characterized by having stronger plant vigor, a more upright plant growth habit, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large and uniform fruit size, and smaller and dry stem scar, as compared to other Vaccinium corymbosum L. varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP30755
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-4’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a very large fruit size, high fruit firmness, medium fruit acidity, and a medium to high fruit sweetness, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30756
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-1’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, high fruit sweetness, high fruit firmness, and low fruit acidity and which, when ripe, detaches well from the plant, and which further has a very early fruit production date, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30846
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 14-5’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a very large fruit size, a high fruit sweetness, a medium firmness fruit, a high fruit acidity, and displaying a small dry picking scar with a calyx depicting a strong star shape, and a high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP30914
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vaccinium corymbosum L. plant named ‘RYOKU NH-13’, characterized by having a more upright plant growth habit, stronger plant vigor, comparatively early fruit ripening time, comparatively large fruit size, sweeter fruits, better taste balance of sweetness and acidity, and smaller stem scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NIPPON RYOKUSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shigetaka Sakurai
  • Patent number: PP30934
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant, which is denominated varietally as ‘NS 13-6’ is described, and which produces a fruit having a medium to large fruit size, a high to very high fruit sweetness, a firm fruit, a low to medium fruit acidity, and displaying a small dry picking scar, and an extremely high yield, when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Yanchep Springs, Yanchep, Western Australia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Next Progeny Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Vincent David Mazzardis
  • Patent number: PP31007
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘C08-141’ is provided. ‘C08-141’ is a commercial variety intended for the fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘FL00-057’ and ‘C99-042’, which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Patent number: PP31035
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1607’ is provided. ‘Ridley 1607’ 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 ‘Ridley 1403’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432) and ‘Ridley 4609’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 29,469), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards, Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP31074
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 0808’ is provided. ‘Ridley 0808’ 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 ‘M09-48-01’ (not patented) and ‘M08-38-01.’ (not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards, Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP31231
    Abstract: ‘BB05-35FL-10’ is a new and distinct low chill tetraploid, Southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety. Plants of ‘BB05-35FL-10’ are very vigorous with a medium upright bush habit and a medium number of upright canes and lateral branches. Bush crown size is medium and leafing and growth are excellent. The berries are firm, medium crunchy in texture with a pleasing balanced flavor of sweetness and acidity and have storage ability of two to three weeks. In general, the productivity has been outstanding in Florida, Georgia USA, and Chile with high yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock
  • Patent number: PP31257
    Abstract: ‘BB06-426MI-84’ is a new and distinct variety of high chill tetraploid Northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) plant. ‘BB06-426MI-84’ is characterized as having large fruit, medium blue in color, that is firm with a very small and dry picking scar. The fruit is well exposed on a vigorously growing medium upright bush. Along with a small sized crown, a loose fruit cluster, concentrated ripening, and firm fruit that is easily detachable, ‘BB06-426MI-84’ displays characteristics suitable for mechanical harvest. The fruit shape of ‘BB06-426MI-84’ is oblate with a medium amount of waxy bloom that is moderately persistent following handling. The fruit has very good flavor, a balance of sweetness and acidity and is very juicy with a medium crunchy texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Edmund J. Wheeler, James F. Hancock