Patents Examined by Anne Grunberg
  • Method of producing plant suspension cells in a growth medium enriched with carbonic acid
    Patent number: 9562244
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a photosynthetic product, the method comprising maintaining a photosynthetic plant or algal cell suspension culture, in the presence of water, light and a carbonic acid-enriched growth medium. The carbonic acid may, for example be provided by feeding the photosynthetic plant cell suspension culture with a carbonic acid solution, a solid or liquid precursor thereof, or a gaseous mixture of carbon dioxide and one or more other gases. The invention also provides a method for producing a photosynthetic product, the method comprising maintaining a photosynthetic plant or algal cell suspension culture, in the presence of water, light and a carbon source selected from carbon dioxide and carbonic acid, wherein the culture is maintained at a pH of less than 7.0, preferably 4.5 to 5.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: NATURALLY SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventor: Peter Andrew Whitton
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyFive’
    Patent number: PP27645
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyFive’ particularly characterized by medium red, sweet fruit, early harvest maturity and moderate resistance to powdery mildew, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthias D. Vitten, Carlos D. Fear, Katalin Pakozdi
  • plant named ‘MonAlex’
    Patent number: PP27647
    Abstract: A new and distinct Buxus cultivar named ‘MonAlex’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive conical growth habit. Plants grow slowly, have bright green foliage and exhibit improved resistance to diseases of Buxus. The new cultivar is a Buxus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Co.
    Inventor: Michael Farrow
  • plant named ‘COPJOH02’
    Patent number: PP27648
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coprosma repens named ‘COPJOH02’ is disclosed, characterized by vibrant burgundy foliage with a bright pink margin and shiny, narrow leaves. Plant habit is upright and plants are useful for colorful Winter plantings. The new cultivar is a Coprosma repens, typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: John Lord
  • plant named ‘DOWPHSCNT’
    Patent number: PP27653
    Abstract: A new and distinct Lavender cultivar named ‘DOWPHSCNT’ is disclosed, characterized by short, compact plants. Plants produce unique short, wide flower spikes, uniform inflorescence and very compact plant form. The new variety is a Lavandula, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventors: Simon Charlesworth, Fiona Wilson
  • plant named ‘Wavy Gravy’
    Patent number: PP27654
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Farfugium japonicum plant named, ‘Wavy Gravy’, that is characterized by its compact, uniform, round mounded plant habit, its young puberulent foliage that remains densley pubescent even when fully expanded, its extremely tightly curled foliage that is gray-green in color, and its stems that are long and straight in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: B & S PLANTS, LLC
    Inventor: Lloyd Traven
  • plant named ‘DCOPGPKHRT’
    Patent number: PP27655
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘DCOPGPKHRT’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant extra-large light pink flowers with a violet center. Plants are of moderate vigor, mounded, well branched and begin flowering early. The new variety is a Sutera, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘JAAC’
    Patent number: PP27658
    Abstract: A blueberry plant particularly distinguished by large oblate fruit with sweet flavour, crisp texture, strong blue colour and abundant bloom; rounded leaves with a puckered surface texture; upright plant habit with good vigour and green appearance and deciduous foliage, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventors: Lancelot Alan Jordan, Jeanette Jordan
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duesspcoraur’
    Patent number: PP27672
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspcoraur’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; dark coral-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duesspcherry’
    Patent number: PP27674
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspcherry’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; deep red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • plant named ‘VOC1’
    Patent number: PP27683
    Abstract: ‘VOC1’ is a distinctive variety of Viburnum odoratissimum which is characterized by the combination of a smaller overall plant size, a denser plant habit, a smaller leaf size and the strong expression of red anthocyanin pigments in immature foliage growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jonathon Williams
  • Guinea plant named ‘Duesspwhtcld’
    Patent number: PP27690
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspwhtcld’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers with a pink-colored blush; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duesspsal’
    Patent number: PP27691
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspsal’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; salmon orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duessphotpk’
    Patent number: PP27693
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessphotpk’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; hot pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duesspneon’
    Patent number: PP27694
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspneon’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; cerise-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duessplavaur’
    Patent number: PP27696
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessplavaur’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light lavender-colored flowers with purple-colored petal centers and margins and red purple-colored petal bases; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duessplav’
    Patent number: PP27697
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duessplav’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light violet-colored flowers with red purple-colored central stripes and petal bases; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Duesspfire’
    Patent number: PP27698
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspfire’ characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; bright red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • plant named ‘KEK 5006’
    Patent number: PP27700
    Abstract: A new and distinct Agapanthus cultivar named ‘KEK 5006’ is disclosed, characterized by, green foliage with a distinct yellow margin. Plants are consistently variegated and easier to propagate than most variegated Agapanthus. The new variety is a Agapanthus, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Keith Kirsten
  • plant named ‘RI0405128’
    Patent number: PP27706
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gentiana scabra×triflora variety named ‘RI0405128’ is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from controlled crossing of the Gentiana varieties known as ‘SR3004’ (not patented) and ‘13-414’ (not patented). The new variety is distinguished from others by its purple flower color and compact plant form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Rhindo International Limited
    Inventors: Edmond R. Morgan, Takashi Hikage