Patents Examined by Howard Locker
  • Patent number: PP22716
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety is described. The variety results from the open pollination of the variety ‘Goldstrike’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,035). Seedlings generated from the open pollination were planted at Clyde, Otago, New Zealand. In 2002 D14/1 was identified as having potential as a new variety, it has since been given the denomination ‘Clutha Summer’. The fruit of ‘Clutha Summer’ have been shown to have a very attractive appearance with between 25 to 85% cover of a deep rose red blush, along with a superb flavour. This variety is also characterised by its firm melting, semi-cling stone flesh, excellent keeping quality, and the timing of harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited
    Inventors: Michael T. Malone, Arlene E. Nixon
  • Patent number: PP22747
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0015’ particularly distinguished by the intense red-purple ray floret color, medium green foliage, six weeks flowering response, small sized foliage, very compact growth habit and is very freely branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP22754
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Burgundy Candles’, characterized by its deep violet-blue colored flowers, green and burgundy colored bracts, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP22799
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled double red flowers displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6b, blooming commonly begins during mid- to late-June and commonly ends during early- to mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. The flowers well withstand rain in view of the strength of the tepals. The new cultivar readily can be distinguished from the ‘Pardon Me’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the consistent display of a substantially greater number of tepals per blossom. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacques Ferare
  • Patent number: PP22919
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balyriclu’, characterized by its deep violet-blue colored flowers, green and light burgundy colored bracts, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Lynne Knosher
  • Patent number: PP22976
    Abstract: A tupelo tree named ‘WFH1’, a tree distinguished by its narrow columnar growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Inventor: William Hendricks
  • Patent number: PP23033
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola named ‘SMEV2’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, green glossy foliage, and large soft yellow flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SMEV2’ apart from all other existing varieties of Viola known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Steve Eggleton
  • Patent number: PP23158
    Abstract: A new variety of Climbing rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of smoky purple magenta blend coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Pierre Orard
  • Patent number: PP23164
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of stevia plant named ‘AKH L1’, characterized by its combination of late harvest cycle, light green or yellow green leaves, high number of nodes on the main stem, high Rebaudioside A of total Glycoside Steviol content, and high yielding of dried leaves at harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: PureCircle Sdn Bhd
    Inventor: Edgar Ramon Alvarez Britos
  • Patent number: PP23169
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0011’ particularly distinguished by the red-purple ray floret color, dark yellow-green foliage, excellent flowering uniformity, good branching and a nine week flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP23218
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Invebroich’, characterized by its semi-upright and outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; bright cherry red-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane; and tolerance to mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Innova Plant GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Birgit Hofmann
  • Patent number: PP23242
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gaillardia cultivar named ‘DGAL901’ is disclosed, characterized by a somewhat compact plant habit, good branching and abundant flowering. The new variety begins blooming early in the season and flowers over a long period of time. The new variety is a Gaillardia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP23259
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘Midnight Martini’ that is characterized by a compact habit and leaves that are green with center yellow streaks and a dark bronze margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen Burton
  • Patent number: PP23260
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘Inferno’ that is characterized by an upright habit and leaves that are green with orange margins in the summer and leaves that are dark purple with red margins in the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Fraser
  • Patent number: PP23261
    Abstract: A new New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘KLENI10128’, particularly distinguished by its suitability for growth in small pots, high density production, large flowers combined with compact growth and profuse flowering, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Katinka Wilde
  • Patent number: PP23262
    Abstract: A new Phlox plant named ‘Barseventyone’ particularly distinguished by its purple flowers and outstanding plant vigor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Bartels Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Gosen B. H. Bartels
  • Patent number: PP23264
    Abstract: A new phlox plant named ‘Barseventytwo’ particularly distinguished by its lavender flowers and plant vigor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Bartels Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Gosen B. H. Bartels
  • Patent number: PP23265
    Abstract: A new and unique cultivar of Tall Garden Phlox named Phlox paniculata ‘Shockwave’ that has variegated leaf margins emerging bright chartreuse and lightening to a creamy yellow and green center, foliage highly resistant to powdery mildew and floriferous stems of about 30 to 45 cm tall producing sweetly-fragrant lavender-pink flowers with white center and lavender-pink eye zones especially suitable as a potted plant, for the garden, for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, and for cut flower arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Walers Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Lonette A. Lemberger
  • Patent number: PP23359
    Abstract: A new mandarin hybrid tree particularly distinguished by having dense foliation; bearing fruit that are attractive in appearance with excellent eating quality; has lateral branching with lower angle plant habit; a round tree shape; and nearly seedless fruit is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP23360
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid mesquite tree, Prosopis ‘Leslie Roy’, which is particularly characterized by its thornlessness, its higher tolerance of cold to minus 12c, its semi-evergreen appearance in winter and its upright, outwardly-spreading uniform growth habit. The unique characteristics of this tree result in a landscape tree that is more suitable for parking lots and streetscapes because of its upright habit and thornlessness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Nicholas Benoit Shipley