Patents Examined by Annette Para
  • Patent number: PP28016
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the miniature class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Patent number: PP28022
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘SAUVIGNON RYTOS’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the temperate regions, and characterized by its medium vigor; semi-erect growth habit; wedge-shaped leaves with medium texture; small cylindrical shaped green-yellow berry clusters with a golden nuance on the sunny side of the berries; early maturing, soft berry flesh with no coloration and neutral taste primarily for winemaking; and resistance to winter temperatures (to ?23° C.), resistance to downy mildew and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignees: Università degli Studi di Udine, Istituto di Genomica Applicata
    Inventors: Simone Diego Castellarin, Guido Cipriani, Gabriele Di Gaspero, Michele Morgante, Enrico Peterlunger, Raffaele Testolin
  • Patent number: PP28033
    Abstract: The new variety Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Seasons in the Sun’ is tough, adaptable, and drought tolerant with purple and green foliage and with an upright rounded growth habit with cascading foliage. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignees: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Carol D. Robacker, Melanie L. Harrison
  • Patent number: PP28044
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, apricot flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Patent number: PP28047
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘CABERNET VOLOS’, primarily suited to the growing conditions of the temperate regions, and characterized by its medium vigor; semi-erect growth habit; medium, pentagonal to circular shaped leaves; short-medium, dense, cylindrical berry clusters; dark blue berries with soft to slightly firm berry flesh, herbaceous taste, and no flesh coloration; and resistance to winter temperatures (to ?24° C.), resistance to downy mildew, and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: Università degli Studi di Udine, Istituto di Genomica Applicata
    Inventors: Simone Diego Castellarin, Guido Cipriani, Gabriele Di Gaspero, Michele Morgante, Enrico Peterlunger, Raffaele Testolin
  • Patent number: PP28048
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Strawberry plant named ‘Yambu’, characterized by its compact and semi-upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; uniform fruit ripening; large conical fruits that are glossy and orange red in color; pleasant fruit aroma and taste; fruits with relatively few seeds; excellent fruit postharvest longevity; and relative resistance to Botrytis cinerea and Phytophthora cactorum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Fresh Forward Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Egbertus Joseph Meulenbroek
  • Patent number: PP28049
    Abstract: A new and distinct Grevillea hybrid cultivar named ‘RR01’ which is characterized by a very prostrate growth habit with a vigorous growth rate, dark green pinnatisect foliage with red immature branches, racemose inflorescence typical of the species with approximately 30 to 50 florets, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Wood
  • Patent number: PP28050
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘HORT12’ that is characterized by shiny green leaves, white double flowers with a green throat and a long flowering time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Patent number: PP28057
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine, primarily suited to the growing conditions of the temperate regions, and characterized by its medium-strong vigor; horizontal growth habit; medium-sized, wedge-shaped to circular-shaped leaves; very low to low weight berry clusters; berries with slightly firm flesh, neutral taste, and no flesh coloration; primarily used for wine; and resistance to winter temperatures (to ?24° C.), resistance to downy mildew, and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignees: Università degli Studi di Udine, Instituto di Genomica Applicata
    Inventors: Simone Diego Castellarin, Guido Cipriani, Gabriele Di Gaspero, Michele Morgante, Enrico Peterlunger, Raffaele Testolin
  • Patent number: PP28061
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘HORT13’ that is characterized by green flower buds that open slowly, light pink double flowers, late flowering and a long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Patent number: PP28076
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Malus domestica apple tree named ‘MAKALI’, particularly characterized by scab resistance (monogenic Vf), well-balanced sweet-sour taste, juicy and crisp fruit texture, good storability and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Better3Fruit, N.V.
    Inventors: Inge De Wit, Hendrik Eyssen, Johan Keulemans, Johan Nicolai, Els Pauwels, Paul Van Laer
  • Patent number: PP28083
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘HORT14’ that is characterized by pink flower buds with yellow-green tips that open slowly, double flowers with pink petals having yellow-green tips, late flowering and a long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Patent number: PP28092
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viburnum cultivar named ‘SMVDE’ is disclosed, characterized by a Very strong blooming, dense branching and very glossy foliage. The new variety is a Viburnum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Patent number: PP28097
    Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘BAILEA’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive semi-double red and red-purple flowers. Plants bloom Spring, Summer and Fall and exhibit good tolerance to environmental stressors. Plants are very well suited for performance in the landscape, including as a specimen plant or a hedge. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • Patent number: PP28098
    Abstract: A new and distinct Lagerstroemia cultivar named ‘DELEE’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Greyed-Purple foliage and bright pink flowers. Plants maintain distinctive foliage color throughout growing season and show increased tolerance for Cercospora leaf spot (C. lythracearum). The new cultivar is a Lagerstroemia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: PDSI
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • Patent number: PP28101
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cotyledon undulata cultivar named ‘HOCO01’ which is characterized by a globular plant shape, moderate to strong branching, near-orbicular leaves with heavily undulated margins, a unique cupped to undeeply tubular leaf aspect, a hastate to tubular leaf base, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Cornelis Antonius Joseph van der Hoorn
  • Patent number: PP28113
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dracaena fragrans cultivar named ‘REIJDRAMAS2’ which is characterized by a globular plant shape, moderate to strong branching, near-orbicular leaves with heavily undulated margins, a unique cupped to undeeply tubular leaf aspect, a hastate to tubular leaf base, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Kwekerij Reijm Nieuwerkerk B. V.
    Inventor: Jacob Reijm
  • Patent number: PP28114
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 390’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP28116
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 490’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; anemone-type inflorescences with red purple-colored ray and disc florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP28117
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 410’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger