Patents Examined by Anne Grunberg
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Kings Kat’
    Patent number: PP27824
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm, reddish flesh with good storage and shipping ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘TAZ’
    Patent number: PP27827
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Firm fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named American
    Patent number: PP27828
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Adonicus Red’
    Patent number: PP27836
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Adonicus Red’, characterized by its upright, mounding and bushy plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large red-colored flowers with darker red-colored centers; and excellent flower longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Graff Breeding A/S
    Inventor: Poul Graff
  • plant named ‘Mocha Moon’
    Patent number: PP27837
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hardy herbaceous perennial Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Mocha Moon’ comprising an upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, near light pink to white flowers over a prolonged season having a lustrous scarlet-red eye and short radiating veins. The foliage is deep bronze-green, primarily tri-lobed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘Mars Madness’
    Patent number: PP27838
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hardy herbaceous perennial Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Mars Madness’ comprising an upright dense branching, numerous flowers over a long season having vibrant magenta-red overlapping petals and a darker red lustrous eye halo. The foliage is dark-green with greyed-purple overlay, primarily heavily-dissected and tri-lobed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘Vintage Wine’
    Patent number: PP27839
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hardy herbaceous perennial Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Vintage Wine’ comprising an overall upright dense branching, numerous dark scarlet-red flowers with overlapping petals and a darker red lustrous eye. The foliage is dark-green, primarily ovate with slight blushing of greyed-purple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘KLEDG14174’
    Patent number: PP27845
    Abstract: A new Dianthus plant named ‘KLEDG14174’ particularly distinguished by white, double flowers with purple centers, medium growth, and an upright plant form, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘CIDZ0067’
    Patent number: PP27848
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0067’ particularly distinguished by the green colored, decorative-type inflorescences, dark green, glossy foliage, excellent strength and uniformity of plant habit, and a flowering response of 8 weeks under short day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • plant named ‘Balsclemc’
    Patent number: PP27858
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Balsclemc’, characterized by its double-type, creamy-yellow colored ray florets, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • plant named Sunlobe Torebu
    Patent number: PP27859
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Sunlobe Torebu’, characterized by its outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; relatively large dark violet blue-colored flowers with white-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • plant named ‘RutAbut2’
    Patent number: PP27881
    Abstract: An Abutilon plant named ‘RutAbut2’ has prolific quantities of large yellow flowers, a compact and more prostrate growth habit, shorter internodes, and has an extended duration of flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ruter, Donglin Zhang, Allan M. Armitage, David A. Knauft, Suzzanne C. Tate, Kelly Preslar
  • plant named ‘Boo’
    Patent number: PP27885
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Boo’ that is characterized by large mauve-pink flowers with dark purple veins and whitish centers, a long flowering season and vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Merz
  • plant named ‘Kings Celebration’
    Patent number: PP27899
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Celebration’, characterized by its bright red-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • plant named ‘Starry Starry Night’
    Patent number: PP27901
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hardy herbaceous perennial Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Starry Starry Night’ comprising dense branching habit with dark greyed-purple, tri-foliate leaves over a large portion of the mound. The flowers are flat, upward and outward facing, with pinwheel-varying light-pink and magenta colored face, veins and speckles, and have a darker red eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Waltes Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • plant named ‘KLEDG14178’
    Patent number: PP27905
    Abstract: A new dianthus plant named ‘KLEDG14178’ particularly distinguished by purple-red flowers with a dark red center and small, dark blue-green foliage, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘KLEDP14216’
    Patent number: PP27906
    Abstract: A new variety of Dianthus plant designated ‘KLEDP14216’ having purple and dark-red double flowers and a mainly upright plant habit with little drooping, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘Little Miss Figgy’
    Patent number: PP27929
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ficus carica plant named, ‘Little Miss Figgy’, that is characterized by its compact, dwarf plant habit, its prolific production of large fruit that is present along the branches, its leaves that are deeply lobed and dark green in color, and its very short internode lengths between lateral branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Nobles
  • plant named ‘Neverland’
    Patent number: PP28034
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Neverland’ that is characterized by a compact habit, moderate vigor, variegated leaves with yellow-green margins and mid-green central stripe, and bicolored pale-lilac and mid-blue flowers, is disclosed. In combination these traits set ‘Neverland’ apart from all other existing varieties of Agapanthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ronald D. Tidmore
  • plant named ‘Balfluttdelu’
    Patent number: PP28043
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scabiosa plant named ‘Balfluttdelu’, characterized by its medium violet-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott Trees