Patents Examined by Annette Para
  • Methods and devices for dispersing somatic plant embryos
    Patent number: 9631174
    Abstract: Methods and devices for dispersion of clusters of somatic plant embryos suspended in a liquid are disclosed. The methods comprise i) subjecting the clusters of embryos to fluid dynamics forces causing axially extensional strain and radially compressional strain and ii) subjecting the clusters of embryos to fluid dynamics forces causing axially compressional strain and radially extensional strain fluid dynamics and iii) repeating said steps in sequence until the individual embryos are separated from each other. The devices may comprise a flow channel including at least one constriction, such that clusters of embryos flowing through the flow channel are first subjected to axially extensional strain and radially compressional strain, and then to axially compressional strain and radially extensional strain from fluid dynamics forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Cyrus K. Aidun
  • Apple tree named ‘KIZURI’
    Patent number: PP27926
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Malus domestica apple tree named ‘KIZURI’, particularly characterized by very aromatic and sweet fruit with a solid, vibrant red flush, very firm with dense texture and very good storability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Better3Fruit, N.V.
    Inventors: Inge De Wit, Hendrik Eyssen, Johan Keulemans, Johan Nicolaï, Paul Van Laer
  • Peach tree named ‘Zee Rich’
    Patent number: PP27928
    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. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Kings Rainbow’
    Patent number: PP27931
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Rainbow’, characterized by its light yellow-green and medium red bi-colored, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • plant named ‘Flatter Me’
    Patent number: PP27946
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Flatter Me’, characterized by its intermediate height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderately rapid growth rate; glossy fancy-type leaves with dark green background color with variable green and grey green-colored blotches and mottling and red to red purple-colored venation and areas surrounding the veins; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Allure’
    Patent number: PP27947
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Allure’, characterized by its tall, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and very rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves with white-colored centers with dark green-colored venation and thin dark green-colored margins; relatively high yield of the largest grade tubers; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Monument’
    Patent number: PP27948
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Monument’, characterized by its compact, short to intermediate, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and very rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves with medium green-colored venation, areas surrounding the veins and margins; white and/or white and pink-colored interveinal areas; and green-colored areas marked with white or pink-colored flecks and speckles; and relatively high yield of the largest grade tubers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘Blackhawks’
    Patent number: PP27949
    Abstract: A new, distinct Andropogon gerardii plant as shown and described, characterized by a more upright plant with a height of 150 cm or less, dark green colored foliage with purple-red tips and joints, and purple fall color that turns deep purple, compared to parent plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: Brent Arpad Horvath
  • Apple tree named ‘WUR200’
    Patent number: PP27953
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Apple tree named ‘WUR200’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; numerous fruit produced per plant; fruits with red-colored skin spotted with lenticels; resistance to Apple Scab; and suitability for organic farming practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek-PPO/PRI
    Inventor: Rene Smulders
  • Crabapple tree named ‘JFS-KW207’
    Patent number: PP27954
    Abstract: A variety of crabapple which combines compact growth, dense foliage, dwarf habit, pinkish white flowers and brightly colored ornamental fruit with excellent resistance to fireblight and apple scab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
    Inventor: Keith S. Warren
  • plant named ‘Water's Edge’
    Patent number: PP27965
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Water's Edge’, characterized by its intermediate height, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderately rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves with bright white-colored venation, grey green-colored interveinal areas surrounded by dark green borders; relatively high yield of largest grade tubers; and above average tolerance to Xanthomonas Leaf Spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Grapevine named ‘SAUVIGNON KRETOS’
    Patent number: PP27980
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘SAUVIGNON KRETOS’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the temperate regions, and characterized by its strong vigor; erect growth habit; wedge-shaped leaves with medium texture; medium weight and conical shaped berry clusters; early maturing, firm berry flesh with no coloration and neutral taste primarily for winemaking; early harvesting time; and resistance to winter temperatures (to ?22° C.), resistance to downy mildew and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 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
  • Maple tree named ‘JFS-KW249’
    Patent number: PP27985
    Abstract: A variety of maple tree which combines a dense compact oval to broadly oval form with short internodes, very glossy foliage, and bright fall color
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
    Inventor: Keith S. Warren
  • plant named ‘Fingerpaint’
    Patent number: PP28012
    Abstract: The new hybrid plant cultivar of Tiarella ‘Fingerpaint’ has light pink flower buds developing into white flowers on dense branched panicles in spring above palmately-lobed leaves that have a blotchy, burgundy, center palm surrounded by jade. Leaves develop to dark greyed-purple in winter. The loose mound is vigorous growing and semi-running.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpah072’
    Patent number: PP28017
    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
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar085’
    Patent number: PP28018
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the miniature class which has abundant, red and white bicolor 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
  • Grapevine named ‘MERLOT KANTHUS’
    Patent number: PP28020
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine named ‘MERLOT KANTHUS’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the temperate regions, and characterized by its medium vigor; erect growth habit; medium sized, circular shaped leaves; small, conical, medium dense berry clusters with two middle size wings; blue-black berries with slightly firm flesh, none to herbaceous taste and none to very weak flesh coloration; primary use for wine; and resistance to winter temperatures (to ?22° C.), resistance to downy mildew, and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 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
  • Grapevine named ‘FLEURTAI’
    Patent number: PP28021
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine plant named ‘FLEURTAI’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the temperate regions and characterized by its strong vigor; erect growth habit; small to medium circular shaped leaves with medium texture; medium sized berry clusters with golden-green berries that have an amber nuance on the sunny side of the berry, soft flesh, neutral taste, and no flesh coloration primarily used for wine; early harvesting time; and resistance to winter temperatures (to ?23° C.), resistance to downy mildew, and tolerance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 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
  • plant named ‘INTA 06575’
    Patent number: PP28035
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa plant named ‘INTA 06575’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding to eventually trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early and freely flowering habit; purple-colored flowers with yellow-colored throats; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria “INTA”
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Hagiwara, Maria Julia Pannunzio, Gabriela Rosa Facciuto
  • plant named ‘INCALMIABE’
    Patent number: PP28036
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa plant named ‘INCALMIABE’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding to eventually trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early and freely flowering habit; apricot pink-colored flowers with yellow-colored throats; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Innovaplant Zierpflanzen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Birgit Hofmann