Everbearing Patents (Class PLT/209)
  • Publication number: 20090229025
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral cultivar, designated as ‘Sweet Eve’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions in the United Kingdom. This day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar is primarily characterized by an upright growth habit, a medium to large fruit size having superior uniformity, primarily long conical shaped berries exhibiting a glossy bright orange-red appearance, significantly better flavored, aromatic berries, significantly firmer fruit skin, increased numbers of flower trusses and fruit trusses per plant, very moderate petiole pubescence, and an early to mid season production with substantial yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: EDWARD VINSON LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Edward Vinson, Simon Peter Warren
  • Publication number: 20090229024
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral cultivar, designated as ‘Eves Delight’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions in the United Kingdom. This day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar is primarily characterized by large flowers, an erect and upright growth habit, a large fruit size having superior uniformity, primarily wedge-shaped berries exhibiting a glossy bright red appearance, significantly better flavored berries, firmer fruit skin, significantly longer flower trusses, very moderate petiole pubescence, and a medium to late season production with moderate yields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: DEWARD VINSON LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Edward Vinson, Simon Peter Warren
  • Publication number: 20090144866
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type strawberry designated as ‘Portola’. ‘Portola’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor; it is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger and lighter colored fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Patent number: PP19767
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type of strawberry designated as ‘Monterey’. ‘Monterey’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor. It is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Patent number: PP19975
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type of strawberry designated as ‘San Andreas’. ‘San Andreas’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,435) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor. It is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger and more attractive fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Patent number: PP20077
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PRESTIGE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size; medium fruit size; spreading calyx segments; long petiolule length; three to four leaflets/tri-foliate; moderate fruit production with very good flavor; and medium green foliage with medium glossy texture and medium interveinal blistering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20248
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFive’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small, sweet tasting fruit, moderate resistance to high pH and high soil salt levels, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Rogers, Aloysius G Claessens, Thomas M. Sjulin, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP20291
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-5096’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is characterized by medium to small sized fruit which are orange-red to red in color; medium to small calyx diameter; conical, glossy fruit with the calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed; medium green foliage, which is slightly concave to slightly convex in shape with medium interveinal blistering and gloss; and position of fruiting truss tends to be more level with to above the plant with weak pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20307
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’. This new strawberry plant named ‘MARVEL’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; increased marketable fruit yield; medium to large fruit size; conical to cylindrical fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to above the fruit surface; medium to large plant size; medium green foliage color; medium foliage size; petiole pubescence that ranges from moderate to heavy; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20308
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Glory’. This new strawberry plant named ‘Glory’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color; medium sized fruit; cylindrical to cordiform fruit shape; achene position that ranges from level with to below the fruit surface; large sized calyx; medium plant size; plant density that ranges from medium to open; light to medium green foliage color; medium sized foliage; and moderate to heavy petiole pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20309
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PREMIER’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium red fruit color; large fruit size; conical to ovate fruit shape; large calyx; medium sized plant; medium to dark green foliage color; medium sized foliage; short fruiting trusses; and strong pubescence of the fruiting truss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20394
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’. This new strawberry plant named ‘VALOR’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium plant size; medium to large fruit; red to dark red fruit color; strong fruit skin firmness; medium to dark green foliage; good fruit flavor; medium sized foliage and short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP20552
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type strawberry designated as ‘Portola’.‘Portola’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,079) but with higher yield and better quality fruit, better disease resistance and better flavor; it is similar to ‘Albion’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,228) for fruit quality but with higher yield, and larger and lighter colored fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Patent number: PP20647
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘TAMIR’. This new strawberry plant named ‘TAMIR’ is primarily adapted to the climate and growing conditions of the growing conditions of the Sharon coastal plain, at 32° latitude, located in Israel, and is primarily characterized by low amounts of runners (stolons) production in the propagating nursery; no chilling requirement for flower induction; very early fruit production from the first week of November in Israel; moderate plant size with open, flattened habit; fruiting trusses position level with foliage; large fruit size, orange-red in color; high fruit firmness even in high temperatures; juicy fruit texture with strong flavor; very nice appearance with yellowish achenes over bright red fruit skin; and high field tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization
    Inventors: Nir Dai, Zecharia Tanami, Sara Slotzky
  • Patent number: PP20731
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEleven’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its medium-sized, conical-shaped fruit having a strong sweetness and medium acidity and moderate resistance to Strawberry Moftle Virus, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Joanne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Philip J. Stewart, Matthew P. Wilson, Michael D. Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP20733
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNine’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its small hollow center, early to medium flowering time, everbearing fruit, low number of achenes per berry, and moderate resistance to Strawberry Mottle Virus is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart, Martin P. Madesko, JoAnne F. Coss
  • Patent number: PP20735
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEight’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large, firm and medium to strong sweet tasting fruit, medium-vigor and moderate resistance to Powdery mildew, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael D. Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP20775
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTen’. A new cultivar primarily characterized by its high fruit production per plant, early to medium flowering time, everbearing fruit, low number of achenes per berry, resistance to moderate resistance to powdery mildew, and moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and strawberry Mottle Virus is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart, Martin P. Madesko, JoAnne F. Coss
  • Patent number: PP21380
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral cultivar, designated as ‘Sweet Eve’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions in the United Kingdom. This day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar is primarily characterized by an upright growth habit, a medium to large fruit size having superior uniformity, berries exhibiting a glossy bright orange-red appearance, significantly better flavored, aromatic berries, significantly firmer fruit skin, increased numbers of flower trusses and fruit trusses per plant, very moderate petiole pubescence, and an early to mid season production with substantial yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Edward Vinson Limited
    Inventors: Peter Edward Vinson, Simon Peter Warren
  • Patent number: PP21381
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral cultivar, designated as ‘Eves Delight’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions in the United Kingdom. This day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar is primarily characterized by large flowers, an erect and upright growth habit, a large fruit size having superior uniformity, berries which are predominantly conical in shape with a small number of berries exhibiting a wedged shape, berries exhibiting a glossy bright red appearance, significantly better flavored berries, firmer fruit skin, significantly longer flower trusses, very moderate petiole pubescence, and a medium to late season production with moderate yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Edward Vinson Limited
    Inventors: Peter Edward Vinson, Simon Peter Warren
  • Patent number: PP21415
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’. This new strawberry plant named ‘RELIANCE’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large to very large fruit size; red to dark red fruit color; high productivity; medium sized plant; calyx that tends to be more equal to the diameter of the fruit; uniformly shaped, conical berries with good flavor; and relatively short fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP21538
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwelve.’ The new variety is primarily characterized by having high fruit yield and moderate resistance to Botrytis fruit rot, powdery mildew, Xanthomonas fragariae and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Esther J. Pullen, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart
  • Patent number: PP21559
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirteen.’ The new cultivar is primarily characterized by having large-sized, fruit with strong sweetness and weak acidity and having a plant with resistance to powdery mildew and moderate resistance to Strawberry Mottle Virus, wind, drought, high temperatures, high pH, high soil salt levels and water logging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP21762
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFifteen’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by a flat globose plant habit, medium vigor, and medium-sized berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Martin P. Madesko, JoAnne F. Coss, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP22040
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFourteen’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by a medium density plant with medium vigor, medium-sized fruit having a large hollow center, and a partially everbearing habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Martin P. Madesko, JoAnne F. Coss, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP22218
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeventeen’. The new variety is primarily characterized by an upright and globose plant habit, very strong vigor, and very large-sized berries, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc
    Inventor: Michael D. Ferguson
  • Patent number: PP23107
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawEighteen’; characterized by having medium sized, conically-shaped berries that are dark red and strongly sweet, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP23148
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNineteen’ characterized by having medium sized, conical to bi-conical shaped berries that are medium red in color, and having a medium to strong sweetness, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart
  • Patent number: PP23255
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4316’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4316’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its acute terminal leaflet base, medium to strong anthocyanins on the fruiting truss, orange red fruit color, medium-sized fruit, and calyx is slightly to much larger than the fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP23256
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-3.324’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-3.324’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its early fruit production, moderate to strongly expressed core cavity, medium to light yellow green foliage, orange red to red fruit color, and very large fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP23257
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-4315’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-4315’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its weak interveinal blistering, acute terminal leaflet base, inner calyx is smaller than outer calyx, orange red to red fruit color, and medium to large fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP23291
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3.108’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PS-3.108’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its dark red to red fruit color, large to very large fruit size, medium plant vigor, conical fruit shape, firm fruit flesh, and early fruit ripening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignees: Berry R&D, Inc., Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP23339
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fragaria×ananassa Duch. named ‘CAPRI’, characterized by the description herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: C.I.V. —Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti—Societá Consortile A R.L.
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Donata Azzolini, Pietro Castagnoli, Alessandro Castagnoli
  • Patent number: PP23378
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyFour’ characterized by having very large sized, conical fruit with medium sweetness and high yield is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Esther J. Pullen, Philip J. Stewart, Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP23459
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyEight’ characterized by having medium sized, conical fruit with medium sweetness and high yield is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Joanne F. Coss, Martin P. Madesko, Bruce D. Mowrey
  • Patent number: PP23506
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyOne’ characterized by having large sized, bi-conical shaped berries that are dark red in color, and having a weak sweetness, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP23517
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawTwentyTwo’ characterized by having medium sized, conical to an almost cylindrical shaped berries that are dark red in color, and having a medium sweetness, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Terrance C. Moran
  • Patent number: PP23745
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘MERIT’. This new strawberry plant named ‘MERIT’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its small fruit size; orange red to red fruit color; uniformly shaped conical berries; and small sized plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP23935
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct strawberry variety designated as ‘Bob’ (a.k.a., ‘105626’).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Sweet Darling Sales Inc.
    Inventor: John Larse
  • Patent number: PP23936
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct strawberry variety designated as ‘Zarina’ (105218).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Sweet Darling Sales Inc.
    Inventor: John Larse
  • Patent number: PP23956
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct strawberry variety designated as ‘Cupcake’ (a.k.a., ‘107615’).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Sweet Darling Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: John Larse
  • Patent number: PP24332
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fragaria plant ‘BBB PO 01’ characterized by its berries that are white with red achenes, firmer than is typical of other cultivars with white colored fruit, very juicy, and highly aromatic with a perfume-like fragrance with a pleasing flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Beekers Berries Breeding BV
    Inventor: Johannes Adrianus Petrus de Jongh
  • Patent number: PP24440
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fragaria L. named ‘LINOSA’, characterized by the description herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: C.I.V.—Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti—Societá Consortile A R.L.
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Donata Azzolini, Pietro Castagnoli, Alessandro Castagnoli
  • Patent number: PP24511
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cristina’ particularly characterized by high adaptability to non-fumigated soil, very late ripening, very large fruit with good taste, and high productivity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hargreaves Plants Limited
    Inventors: Bruno Mezzetti, Franco Capocasa
  • Patent number: PP24512
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Buddy’ particularly characterized by an everbearing plant with good vigor, producing attractive, glossy berries with excellent eating quality, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Hargreaves Plants Limited
    Inventors: David William Simpson, Adam Barrie Whitehouse, Abigail Wendy Johnson
  • Patent number: PP24532
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Romina’ particularly characterized by high adaptability to non-fumigated soil, very early ripening, good taste with high sweetness, high firmness and shelf life, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Hargreaves Plants Limited
    Inventors: Bruno Mezzetti, Franco Capocasa
  • Patent number: PP24533
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyThree’ particularly characterized by large, orange-red colored, very glossy fruit with sweet flavor is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear
  • Patent number: PP24552
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Fragaria L. named ‘ISCHIA’, characterized by the description herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: C.I.V.—Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti—Società Consortile A R.l.
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Alessio Martinelli, Donata Azzolini, Pietro Castagnoli, Alessandro Castagnoli
  • Patent number: PP24613
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct June-bearing (short day responsive) strawberry plant named ‘Herriot’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the west central New York and other regions of similar climate. The new plant is primarily characterized by strong vigor, longer than broad fruit, conical fruit shape, uniformity in shape between primary and secondary fruit, reflexed calyx, bright red fruit color, glossy fruit skin and highly pigmented petioles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Courtney A. Weber
  • Patent number: PP24950
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘TRIUMPH’. This new strawberry plant named ‘TRIUMPH’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its medium to large plant size, occasional fourth leaflet per tri-foliate, moderate to heavy petiole pubescence, medium to long fruiting trusses, and very attractive, medium-sized berry with good gloss, even red color and conical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson