Patents Examined by Keith Robinson
  • Apple tree named ‘Gala Schnico Red’
    Patent number: PP27577
    Abstract: Malus domestica Borkh ‘Gala Schnico Red’ variety is distinguished by a unique combination of characteristics including an intensive red overcolor covering 100% of the fruit skin and a 30% higher number of lenticels per unit area on the fruit skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Schniga GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Gruber-Genetti, Thomas Braun, Walter Malleier
  • Raspberry plant named ‘BOUNTIFUL’
    Patent number: PP27582
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘BOUNTIFUL’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: late primocane production with medium sized fruit of light-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases very easily from the receptacle and is of good flavor. Foliage is flat to slightly concave, medium green; possessing weak rugosity and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium to dense thorn density and no anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Raspberry plant named ‘PARAGON’
    Patent number: PP27583
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘PARAGON’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: early primocane production with medium sized fruit of light-red coloration and high gloss. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, medium adherence of receptacle and is of excellent flavor. Foliage is slightly concave, medium green; possessing very strong rugosity and equal 3-5 foliates. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density and weak, anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Raspberry plant named ‘PS-9514’
    Patent number: PP27584
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘PS-9514’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: medium to late primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of medium orange coloration and medium gloss. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, weak adherence of receptacle and is of excellent flavor. Foliage is flat to slightly convex, medium to dark green; possessing medium rugosity and always 3 foliates. Primocanes have a weak waxy coat, sparse thorn density and absent anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Gleam’
    Patent number: PP27586
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of raspberry plant named ‘GLEAM’. The new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California and is characterized by the following: early primocane production with medium to large sized fruit of light-red coloration. Fruit is of consistent conic shape, releases easily from receptacle and is of very good flavor. Foliage is strongly concave, medium green; possessing weak rugosity and mostly 3 foliate. Primocanes have an absent or very weak waxy coat, medium thorn density and have very weak anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott W. Adams
  • plant named ‘Taiga’
    Patent number: PP27591
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Clematis, ‘Taiga’, characterized by its large, double flowers, its purple flowers with the tips of the outer tepaloids uniquely colored light yellow-green with center tepaloids light yellow-green, and its sterile flowers with no reproductive organs present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Koichiro Ochiai
  • plant named ‘LEEFOUR’
    Patent number: PP27600
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gardenia cultivar named ‘LEEFOUR’ is disclosed, characterized by a upright growth habit and suitability for Southern climates. The new cultivar is a Gardenia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: PDSI
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • plant named ‘LEETWO’
    Patent number: PP27601
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gardenia cultivar named ‘LEETWO’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive small, very fragrant white, radial flowers. Plant form is highly compact and dense and suitable for Southern climates. The new cultivar is a Gardenia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: PDSI
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee
  • plant named ‘Poco Yellow’
    Patent number: PP27616
    Abstract: A new and distinct Kniphofia plant characterized by its habit of forming multiple crowns fast and each crown produces one or two inflorescences in the first season, large inflorescences of yellow flowers on short stems, a very long bloom time with repeat blooming from July through October in Canby, Oreg., a short habit, narrow, grassy leaves, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘Banana Popsicle’
    Patent number: PP27617
    Abstract: A new and distinct Kniphofia plant characterized by numerous spikes of golden yellow flowers the first year, repeat blooming from July through October in Canby, Oreg., a compact habit with multiple crowns, narrow, grassy leaves, and excellent vigor, filling a one gallon pot the first year from tissue culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • Sedum plant named ‘Dark Magic’
    Patent number: PP27619
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Sedum plant substantially as shown and described characterized by dark pink flowers in large inflorescences, glossy red black leaves in summer with serrate leaf margins, strongly upright stems, and a medium short, narrow clumping habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘PIIDIST-V’
    Patent number: PP27631
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘PIIDIST-V’, characterized by its compact, layered, and mounding growth habit, reddish new growth, blue-green mature foliage, and cold tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Mark Griffith, Jeff Beasley, Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘White Gold’
    Patent number: PP27638
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Dicentra plant characterized by soft, golden to yellow green foliage, large white flowers, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventors: Margaret Dalton, James Dalton
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpah070’
    Patent number: PP27641
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, orange blend 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 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • plant named ‘Winter Bell’
    Patent number: PP27642
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vaccinium spp. cultivar named ‘WINTER BELL’ is disclosed, characterized by a semi-upright plant habit, vigorous growth and semi-deciduous habit in Florida. The new variety shows tolerance for wetter soil conditions. Fruit yield is exceptionally high, with fruit ripening early, with first harvest in mid to late March. Fruit is somewhat bell-shaped with good size and an attractive waxy coating. The new variety is a Vaccinium, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or landscape plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Weber Genetics, LLC
    Inventor: David Weber
  • Apple tree rootstock named ‘G.814’
    Patent number: PP27643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apple tree named ‘G.814’. ‘G.814’ is useful in that it can be propagated clonally and used as a rootstock or root system for apple trees as well as for interstems of apple trees. When used as a rootstock, ‘G.814’, is: dwarfing, induces scion precocity, is cold hardy, induces scion precocity, has a high yield efficiency, is tolerant to replant disease, and is resistant to: crown and root rot (Phytophthora cactorum), fire-blight (Erwinia amylovora), and powdery mildew. ‘G.814’ is susceptible to Apple Stem Grooving Virus (ASGV) and wooly apple aphid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignees: Cornell University, The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gennaro Fazio, Terence Lee Robinson, Herbert Sanders Aldwinckle, James Cummins
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Poulren023’
    Patent number: PP27656
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Shrub class which has abundant, light 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 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Cranberry variety named ‘CNJ99-9-96’
    Patent number: PP27657
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by mid-season ripening, round to ovate fruit, high productivity, and moderate fruit anthocyanin development, as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
  • plant named ‘Glen Dee’
    Patent number: PP27660
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rubus idaeus, ‘Glen Dee’, that is characterized by its spinefree canes, its fruit that is large in size with a good, palatable flavor and high Brix°, its A10 resistance to the European raspberry aphid (Amphorophora idaei), its field tolerance to the raspberry bushy dwarf virus (Idaeovirus RBDV) and raspberry root rot (Phytophthora rubi), and its late fruiting season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE OF SCOTLAND
    Inventor: Sophia N. Jennings
  • plant named ‘BFCCRAP’
    Patent number: PP27667
    Abstract: A new and distinct Clematis hybrid named ‘BFCCRAP’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive bright pink flowers with unusual long, undulating tepals. Plants have a dense, shrubby plant form and are well suited for container plantings. Flowers are produced from June through September. The new cultivar is a Clematis typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: Barry Fretwell