Blueberry Patents (Class PLT/157)
  • Blueberry plant named 'Perpetua'
    Publication number: 20130269067
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct ornamental blueberry cultivar that originated from seed produced from open pollinated flowers of CVAC 45 (PI 296412) is provided. This new ornamental blueberry can be distinguished by its ability to flower on new growth, its attractive combination of dark green and glossy leaves, along with flowers and edible fruit in late summer and fall; and it's vigorous, vase-shaped, compact plant habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Chad E. Finn
  • Blueberry plant named 'ZF05-196'
    Publication number: 20130239259
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF05-196’ is provided. ‘ZF05-196’ is a nursery variety intended for the landscape and home garden markets. The variety produces high yields of medium sized fruit with nice flavor and firmness. ‘ZF05-196’ is a mid-season variety, ripening after Draper and before Liberty. The variety is very vigorous with an upright stature and attractive, long fruit clusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'VENTURA'
    Publication number: 20130239266
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ventura’ is provided. ‘Ventura’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The variety is very vigorous, ripens early and produces a medium to large berry with excellent flavor. ‘Ventura’ has an estimated chilling requirement of approximately 300 to 500 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'OVERTIME'
    Publication number: 20130239262
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Overtime’ is provided. ‘Overtime’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The variety has medium sized, light blue fruit which has and an excellent fruity flavor and lacks the typical grittiness of rabbiteye blueberries. ‘Overtime’ ripens about one week earlier than ‘Powderblue’ and ‘Ochlockonee’, and has comparable yields. The variety shows good tolerance to bacterial canker caused by Pseudomonas syringae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'CARGO'
    Publication number: 20130239260
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Cargo’ is provided. ‘Cargo’ is a commercial variety intended to be machine harvested for both the fresh and processed markets. The variety has a very uniform crop of medium sized fruit with good flavor and excellent firmness, and has consistently high yields. ‘Cargo’ is a vigorous plant, with a narrow crown and upright growing habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 800 to 1,000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery. Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'CLOCKWORK'
    Publication number: 20130239264
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Clockwork’ is provided. ‘Clockwork’ is a commercial variety with excellent machine harvest characteristics, and is intended for the processed foods market. The variety has a concentrated mid-season ripening schedule, with the potential to be harvested only once per season. ‘Clockwork’ holds up well in freezer trials, with excellent flavor and texture. The plant is vigorous, with an upright growth habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 800 to 1,000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'TOP SHELF'
    Publication number: 20130239261
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Top Shelf’ is provided. ‘Top Shelf’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest market. The variety has jumbo-sized sky-blue fruit with excellent flavor. ‘Top Shelf’ ripens mid-season, approximately 2 to 3 weeks later than ‘Duke,’ and holds up well in storage trials. The plant is vigorous, with an upright, vase shaped growth habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 700 to 1,000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'BLUE RIBBON'
    Publication number: 20130239265
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Blue Ribbon’ is provided. ‘Blue Ribbon’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest market. The variety produces a large berry with exceptional flavor and crunch. ‘Blue Ribbon’ is an early to mid-season variety, ripening after Duke but before Draper, and producing high yields of excellent quality fruit, with good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is vigorous with a semi-upright to spreading growth habit, and an estimated chilling requirement of 800-1000 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'ZF06-179'
    Publication number: 20130239263
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF06-179’ is provided. ‘ZF06-179’ is a cold hardy ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The variety has a dwarf growing habit with attractive foliage that is light green with red tips throughout the growing season, turning to yellow and red in the fall. ‘ZF06-179’ ripens in mid-July and produces high quality, medium sized fruit. The plant has an estimated chilling requirement of 1000-1200 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named 'Southern Splendour'
    Publication number: 20110314578
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Southern highbush blueberry, ‘Southern Splendour’, is provided. ‘Southern Splendour’ is a Vaccinium hybrid, which is characterized by high vigor, short fruit ripening period, and high quality fruit suitable for mechanical harvesting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named 'Ridley 1111'
    Publication number: 20110185459
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘RIDLEY 1111’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage, earliness of flowering and fruiting, medium fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar. This combination results in higher quality fruit with an earlier availability than other varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Blueberry plant named 'Ridley 1104'
    Publication number: 20110185460
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘RIDLEY 1104’, characterized by its combination of spreading plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with broad leaves, early to medium timing of flowering and fruiting, medium to large fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color, medium to high berry sweetness and small picking scar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Blueberry plant named 'C97-41'
    Publication number: 20110145955
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C97-41’, characterized by its bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with early to medium timing of vegetative bud burst, early timing of flowering and early to medium timing of fruiting, large berry size with oblate shape, medium to firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, medium berry sweetness with weak to medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named 'C00-09'
    Publication number: 20100313314
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C00-09’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with late timing of vegetative bud burst, lateness of flowering and fruiting, large to very large fruit size with oblate shape, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, strong berry sweetness with weak to medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry Plant named 'C95-12'
    Publication number: 20100313313
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C95-12’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with medium to late timing of vegetative bud burst, lateness of flowering and fruiting, large berry size with oblate shape, medium to firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, strong berry sweetness with medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named 'C01-43'
    Publication number: 20100313315
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C01-43’, characterized by its combination of bushy plant shape and medium plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with early timing of vegetative bud burst, lateness of flowering and fruiting, large berry size with oblate shape, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, medium to strong berry sweetness with very weak to weak acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry Plant Denominated 'Huron'
    Publication number: 20100269233
    Abstract: ‘Huron’ is a new blueberry cultivar of primarily Vaccinium corymbosum from the Michigan State University breeding program. The rest of its parentage is from V. darrowii (12.5%) and V. angustifolium (3.15%). It is a productive, early ripening cultivar with very high fresh market quality and a long storage life. It is intended for areas where northern highbush cultivars are grown successfully. Plants of ‘Huron’ are vigorous and upright. Canes are numerous, moderately branched and the fruit are well exposed. Its berries are moderately large, have small, dry picking scars, medium blue color, excellent firmness and superior flavor, if allowed to fully ripen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: James F. Hancock
  • SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'TH-682'
    Publication number: 20100218290
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-682’ is provided. The new and distinct variety ripens early compared to rabbiteye varieties generally available to homeowners and produces an abundance of attractive, light blue fruit that are generally large and have good flavor. The plant of the new variety ‘TH-682’ is vigorous, produces an attractive fall foliage color and is estimated to have a chilling requirement of approximately 500 to 550 hours below approximately 45° F. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Mark Ehlenfeldt
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Lucero’
    Patent number: PP21072
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit that ripens at mid-season. The attractive light blue substantially round berries are formed in compact clusters and exhibit a refreshing blueberry flavor. The berries are well amenable to mechanical harvest. The plant is self-fertile, and the growth habit is generally upright. Attractive evergreen foliage is displayed. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Corona’
    Patent number: PP21153
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at mid-season. The attractive light blue flattened-round berries exhibit a classical blueberry flavor. The plant is very strong and grows well in various soil types. The plant commonly requires cross pollination, and displays a generally vase-shaped growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘Suziblue’
    Patent number: PP21167
    Abstract: The new variety ‘Suziblue’ is provided. The new and distinct variety ripens around the first week of May in southern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suziblue’ are generally large, firm, and have good flavor. The new variety ‘Suziblue’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 400 hours at or below approximately 45° F. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Sevilla’
    Patent number: PP21180
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at late-season. The attractive large light blue flattened-round berries exhibit an aromatic sweet flavor. It is recommended that the plant be grown in dry climates outside tunnels. The plant commonly requires cross pollination, and displays a generally open-round somewhat sprawling growth habit with attractive foliage that commonly defoliates during the winter. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Azulema’
    Patent number: PP21181
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at mid-season. The attractive high quality firm light blue flattened-round berries exhibit a superb aromatic blueberry flavor. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally round to vase-shaped growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Alba’
    Patent number: PP21182
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers and forms fruit at mid-season. The attractive firm light blue flattened-round berries exhibit a pleasant acid blueberry flavor. The plant commonly requires cross pollination, and displays a generally upright growth habit with attractive evergreen foliage. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Alamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘TH-682’
    Patent number: PP21222
    Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-682’ is provided. The new and distinct variety ripens early compared to rabbiteye varieties generally available to homeowners and produces an abundance of attractive, light blue fruit that are generally large and have good flavor. The plant of the new variety ‘TH-682’ is vigorous, produces an attractive fall foliage color and is estimated to have a chilling requirement of approximately 500 to 550 hours below approximately 45° F. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Mark Ehlenfeldt
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL05-627’
    Patent number: PP21374
    Abstract: ‘FL05-627’ is a new southern highbush blueberry plant distinguished by a low chilling requirement with prolific early-spring leafing, a vigorous growth habit with a dense canopy, early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida by May 1) and very large and firm berries that have a medium to small picking scar, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL05-107’
    Patent number: PP21375
    Abstract: ‘FL05-107’ is a new southern highbush blueberry plant distinguished by a low chilling requirement with prolific early-spring leafing, a vigorous, somewhat spreading plant habit, a 50% harvest date of about April 16 in northeast Florida and large, very firm berries with a good picking scar, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL04-235’
    Patent number: PP21376
    Abstract: ‘FL04-235’ is a new southern highbush blueberry plant distinguished by a low chilling requirement with prolific early-spring leafing, a vigorous and very upright to spreading growth habit, very stout canes, early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida by April 15) and berries that are sweet and firm with a small, dry picking scar, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL03-291’
    Patent number: PP21377
    Abstract: ‘FL03-291’ is a new southern highbush blueberry plant distinguished by a low chilling requirement with prolific early-spring leafing, a vigorous and upright to spreading growth habit, early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida by April 22) and berries that are sweet and firm with a small, dry picking scar, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL01-173’
    Patent number: PP21553
    Abstract: A southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety particularly distinguished by a low chilling requirement, very upright growth habit, vigorous early-spring leafing, early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida around April 24), very open berry cluster; and berries that are large and firm, somewhat darker in color, have good flavor, texture, and keeping quality, and have a small, dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL96-43’
    Patent number: PP21554
    Abstract: A southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) variety particularly distinguished by having a low chilling requirement, especially for the flower buds, a vigorous, upright bush, light-blue berries with a small, dry picking scar, high firmness, and good flavor, and a very loose berry cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL02-40’
    Patent number: PP21719
    Abstract: A southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety particularly distinguished by a very low chilling requirement (200 hours below 7° C.) with prolific early-spring leafing, a vigorous bush, a very early ripening (50% ripe berries in north Florida about April 21), and berries that are firm, sweet, and aromatic in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Lyrene
  • Blueberry variety named ‘Sky Blue’
    Patent number: PP21720
    Abstract: A new and distinct Rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry varieties known as ‘Centurion’ (not patented) and ‘Rahi’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is large and firm, with an attractive appearance characterized by good bloom; fruit has an outstanding quality with good balance between sugar and acidity. Plant is upright with medium to good vigor and medium yield. The new variety has been named ‘Sky Blue’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Blueberry variety named ‘F126’
    Patent number: PP21721
    Abstract: A new and distinct Southern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Reka’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,700) and the blueberry variety known as ‘Island Blue’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is small, round, with an attractive appearance characterized by good bloom; fruit has an outstanding quality, sweet, and with a low acidity content. Plant is upright with good vigor, heavy crop early in the summer and a potential second crop late in the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Blueberry variety named ‘Ocean Blue’
    Patent number: PP21735
    Abstract: A new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry varieties known as ‘Centurion’ (not patented) and ‘Rahi’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an outstanding fruit quality with little grittiness, medium to good firmness and appears suitable for the mid season fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Ocean Blue’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Pland and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Blueberry variety named ‘Blue Moon’
    Patent number: PP21736
    Abstract: A new and distinct Northern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Nui’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,699) and an unnamed seedling selection called B7.8.1 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is large, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom and good firmness; fruit has an outstanding fruit quality with sweet and aromatic flavour. Mature plant is upright while the young plant is semi-upright with medium to good vigour. The new variety has been named ‘Blue Moon’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Blueberry variety named ‘Sunset Blue’
    Patent number: PP21761
    Abstract: A new and distinct Northern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Reka’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,700) and an unreleased seedling selection called B7.8.1 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is medium to large, with strong bloom, good flavor with a good balance between sugar and acidity, and extended shelf life. Plant is upright with good vigor and an early heavy crop. The new variety has been named ‘Sunset Blue’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • Blueberry plant denominated ‘Huron’
    Patent number: PP21777
    Abstract: ‘Huron’ is a new blueberry cultivar of primarily Vaccinium corymbosum from the Michigan State University breeding program. The rest of its parentage is from V. darrowii (12.5%) and V. angustifolium (3.15%). It is a productive, early ripening cultivar with very high fresh market quality and a long storage life. It is intended for areas where northern highbush cultivars are grown successfully. Plants of ‘Huron’ are vigorous and upright. Canes are numerous, moderately branched and the fruit are well exposed. Its berries are moderately large, have small, dry picking scars, medium blue color, excellent firmness and superior flavor, if allowed to fully ripen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventor: James F. Hancock
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Hortblue Poppins’
    Patent number: PP21881
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Northern Highbush blueberry plant is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Nui’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,699) and an unnamed seedling selection called 1386 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by outstanding fruit quality with a good bloom and good firmness; the plant has a characteristic upright habit, good architecture and attractive foliage. The new variety has been named ‘Hortblue Poppins’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventor: Narandra Patel
  • plant named ‘DUP-CDS’
    Patent number: PP22106
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-CDS’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright, moderately sturdy growth, and large flowers having a deep brown-orange pistil and center zone shading into a bright orange which extends to the petal margin., the underlapping petal edge is highlighted in deep orange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventor: Robert J. Dupont, Sr.
  • plant named ‘CORABLUE’
    Patent number: PP22521
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vaccinium spp. cultivar named ‘CORABLUE’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact plant habit, vigorous growth and glossy leaves. The new variety shows tolerance for a wide variety of soil moisture conditions, including drought. The new variety is a Vaccinium, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or landscape plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: David Dickerson
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Southern Splendour’
    Patent number: PP22692
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Southern highbush blueberry, ‘Southern Splendour’, is provided. ‘Southern Splendour’ is a Vaccinium hybrid, which is characterized by high vigor, short fruit ripening period, and high quality fruit suitable for mechanical harvesting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C97-41’
    Patent number: PP22757
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C97-41’, characterized by its bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with early to medium timing of vegetative bud burst, early timing of flowering and early to medium timing of fruiting, large berry size with oblate shape, medium to firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, medium berry sweetness with weak to medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignees: CostaExchange Ltd., Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C00-09’
    Patent number: PP22778
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry (Vaccinium hybrid) plant named ‘C00-09’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with late timing of vegetative bud burst, lateness of flowering and fruiting, large to very large fruit size with oblate shape, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, strong berry sweetness with weak to medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: CostaExchange Ltd., Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene
  • Blueberry plant named ‘ZF06-043’
    Patent number: PP23325
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF06-043’ is provided. ‘ZF06-043’ is an ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The new variety has deep green foliage with pink and orange new growth, which turns a deep purple color in the fall, retaining its foliage throughout the winter. ‘ZF06-043’ has a round, compact growth habit. The new variety ripens in mid-July and produces mildly sweet, firm berries in moderately loose clusters. The plant is moderately vigorous, with an estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Ridley 1104’
    Patent number: PP23326
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘RIDLEY 1104’, characterized by its combination of spreading plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with broad leaves, early to medium timing of flowering and fruiting, medium to large fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color, medium to high berry sweetness and small picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Blueberry plant named ‘ZF06-079’
    Patent number: PP23336
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF06-079’ is provided. ‘ZF06-079’ is an ornamental variety intended for nursery, landscape, and home garden use. The plant has striking blue/green foliage with pink new growth throughout spring and summer and turns an attractive lavender color in the fall. The new variety ripens in mid-July in Oregon and produces mildly sweet berries in loose clusters. The plant is vigorous, with an estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Fall Creek Farm and Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner
  • Blueberry hybrid plant named ‘T-885’
    Patent number: PP23374
    Abstract: The variety ‘T-885’ ripens around the first week of June in southern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘T-885’ are generally small. The fruit of the new ‘T-885’ variety ripens progressively and not all at once creating multiple-colored fruit clusters. The new ‘T-885’ variety is highly vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 500 to 550 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Scott NeSmith, Mark K. Ehlenfeldt
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Ridley 1111’
    Patent number: PP23572
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘RIDLEY 1111’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage, earliness of flowering and fruiting, medium fruit size, firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar. This combination results in higher quality fruit with an earlier availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards PTY Ltd.
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Blueberry plant named ‘C95-12’
    Patent number: PP23684
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vaccinium hybrid plant named ‘C95-12’, characterized by its combination of upright to bushy plant shape and strong plant growth vigor, evergreen foliage with medium to late timing of vegetative bud burst, lateness of flowering and fruiting, large berry size with oblate shape, medium to firm fruit suited to handling, attractive dark blue fruit color and small picking scar, strong berry sweetness with medium acidity. This combination results in higher quality fruit with a later availability than other varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc., Costaexchange Ltd.
    Inventors: Gary Wright, Paul Lyrene