Patents Examined by Annette Para
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Autumn Charm’
    Patent number: PP27825
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. 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 large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Bella Jean’
    Patent number: PP27826
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. 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, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 18.2°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Orange Torch’
    Patent number: PP27831
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Berberis plant named ‘Orange Torch’, characterized by spring foliage color of medium yellow and yellow-green tinted with red-orange, bright red young stem color; and moderately vigorous, compact, narrowly-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Pépinières Minier S.A.
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • plant named ‘Novaversky’
    Patent number: PP27835
    Abstract: The new plant resulted as a mutation of the ‘Novaverpin’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 27,748) that was discovered as a chance sport while growing in a test garden at Colbert, Ga., U.S.A. Attractive light blue blossoms are formed in abundance with a propensity to rebloom following trimming in the absence of a vernalization requirement for flowering. An attractive dense compact and mounding growth habit is displayed. The stems that bear flowers are substantially upright. The ‘Novaverpin’ parent displays a dissimilar light pink inflorescence coloration. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: Kenneth J. James
  • plant named ‘MINDOUB1’
    Patent number: PP27840
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hibiscus named ‘MINDOUB1’, characterized by its medium sized double flowers that are white in color with a pink-purple flush with occasional irregular markings of pink-purple, its sterile flowers, its upright pant habit, and its vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Pepinieres Minier SA
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • plant named ‘BKCELFSC’
    Patent number: PP27841
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELFSC’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; green and red-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; scarlet-colored flowers arranged on conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘BKCELFYL’
    Patent number: PP27842
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELFYL’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; bright yellow-colored flowers arranged on conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘BKCELFLM’
    Patent number: PP27843
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELFLM’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; bright lime green-colored flowers arranged on conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘BKCELFPK’
    Patent number: PP27844
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELFPK’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dark pink-colored flowers arranged on conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Ground cover rose plant named ‘WEKsusacofloc’
    Patent number: PP27864
    Abstract: A new variety of Ground Cover rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of medium yellow to buttery gold coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Early Morning LLC
    Inventor: Christian Bédard
  • Gala apple tree named ‘BL-14’
    Patent number: PP27867
    Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of Malus domestica ‘apple’, variety Gala, that is distinguished by the combination of the uniqueness of its fruit, bloom and harvest date differences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Brandon Lewis
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Seacliff’
    Patent number: PP27868
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. 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, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘Crimson Fire’
    Patent number: PP27869
    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 with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh and good eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Peach tree named ‘Sweet Aurora’
    Patent number: PP27870
    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, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality, mild, sweet and low acid. 4. Fruit being relatively uniform in size throughout the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Grape plant named ‘Chenibec’
    Patent number: PP27872
    Abstract: A new cultivar of grape plant named, ‘Chenibec’, that is characterized by its open and even plant habit, its fruit that is large in size and golden in color at maturity, its juicy berries with a crisp, fruity, wine-like taste, its large, shouldered, medium density fruit clusters that are full of berries, its vigorous growth rate and high level of fruit productivity, and its grapes that are suitable for secondary fermentation to produce sparkling and champagne style wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald Juneau
  • plant named ‘Kings Fire’
    Patent number: PP27875
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Fire’, characterized by its bright red-colored inflorescences, light green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALCNIZQ’
    Patent number: PP27909
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALCNIZQ’, particularly characterized by having purple-pink flowers with a small center and a darker purple lip, 1 to 3 peduncles, an inflorescence that is long and moderate, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘Capri’
    Patent number: PP27917
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astrantia plant named ‘Capri’, characterized by its upright plant habit with long flowering stems; freely-branching habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; relatively large flowers with showy involucral bracts that are red purple in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Green Elite Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Petronella Maria Geerlings Lommerse
  • plant named ‘Novapenros’
    Patent number: PP27919
    Abstract: The new Penstemon plant was created by a controlled plant breeding program followed by selection, open pollination, and further selection. The growth habit is upright with strong basal branching and excellent vigor. Attractive large bright pink flowers with a white throat on sturdy stems are formed. There is no vernalization requirement for flowering. An upright mounding growth habit is displayed. The plant readily roots from stem cuttings and is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S. Dobres, Sloane M. Scheiber
  • plant named ‘Novapenbel’
    Patent number: PP27920
    Abstract: The new Penstemon plant was created by a controlled plant breeding program followed by selection, open pollination, and further selection. The growth habit is compact and upright with strong basal branching and excellent vigor. Attractive purple flowers with a lighter purple throat on sturdy stems are formed. There is no vernalization requirement for flowering. Dark green ornamental foliage is displayed. The plant readily roots from stem cuttings and is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S. Dobres, Sloane M. Scheiber