Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Olive tree, ‘Arbosana Olint’
    Patent number: PP18598
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new and distinct clonal system of Olea europaea cultivar ‘Arbosana OLINT’. This new invention possesses all of the resistance to olive knot and cold temperature while producing an excellent commercial crop within three to four years in the Sacramento Valley of northern California, and is primarily grown for olive oil production. The dense planting and comparatively small height provides for mechanical harvesting with a very good to excellent level of production. The plants are ideally suited for olive oil production, mechanical harvesting and high density planting. The fruit matures in northern California during the fourth week of October.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Joan Tous
  • Olive tree ‘KORONEIKI selection OLINT’
    Patent number: PP18599
    Abstract: This new invention of an olive plant is characterized by its similarity to the ‘Koroneiki Standard’ (unpatented) from the island of Crete (Greece) from which it is a clonal selection, but is distinguished therefrom by producing a very small fruit early in the age of the tree (3rd leaf), better vigor, and higher productivity. The plants are ideally suited for olive oil production, mechanical harvesting and high density planting. The fruit matures in northern California during the third week of October.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Joan Tons
  • Phygelius plant named ‘CROCORPRI’
    Patent number: PP18601
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Phygelius named ‘CROCORPRI’ that is characterized by dense compact habit, purple stems, dark-green foliage, and coral flowers that bloom late summer and fall. In combination these traits set ‘CROCORPRI’ apart from all other existing varieties of Phygelius known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Malcolm Spencer
  • Hop plant named ‘BRAVO’
    Patent number: PP18602
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of hop, Humulus lupulus L., named “01046” is characterized by its exceptional cone yield, high percentage of alpha acids, and resistance to hop powdery mildew strains found in Washington. The new variety was cultivated as a result of a cross in 2000 at Golden Gate Roza Hop Ranches in Prosser, Wash., United States and has been asexually reproduced in Prosser, Wash., United States.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: S.S. Steiner, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Jeske, Joe Brulotte
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Dark Florence’
    Patent number: PP18606
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Dark Florence’, characterized by its erect, compact growth habit, with short inflorescence stems, nonvariegated leaves, elliptic ray florets formed in one or two complete whorls, its vibrant orange ray floret color, with the under side of the ray florets having red-purple striations at the center and tips, and its dark violet-black disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Amerinova Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Bjarne N. Larsen
  • Nemesia plant named ‘KLENH05138’
    Patent number: PP18612
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘KLENH05138’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and compact growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Petunia plant named ‘KLEPH05111’
    Patent number: PP18632
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘KLEPH05111’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively large dark violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Trachelium plant named ‘Esm Ton’
    Patent number: PP18633
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Trachelium plant named ‘Esm Ton’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; numerous small green-colored flower buds that do not open; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05115’
    Patent number: PP18634
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05115’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with light purple-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpeco’
    Patent number: PP18636
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpeco’, characterized by its compact and outwardly arching growth habit; freely branching plant habit; bushy habit; lavender and light pink bi-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; and relatively tolerant to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignees: Nishinomiya City, Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Murakami, Mito Ikeda, Hidefumi Funakoshi, Yasuo Kishimoto
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05118’
    Patent number: PP18642
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05118’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and large daisy-type inflorescences with light orange-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Anthepedi’
    Patent number: PP18644
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by red, durable spathes that slowly turn brown with age, dark-green, compact, durable leaves, medium-long erect peduncle, more inflorescences than leaves, rich shoot formation, flowers early and freely throughout the year, a compact and full plant habit with a plant height around 30 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • Hedge rose plant named ‘JACshlav’
    Patent number: PP18645
    Abstract: Hedge rose plant having erect, vigorous growth habit; fragrant flowers; attractive lavender flower color; ease of propagation using softwood or hardwood cuttings and resistance to powdery mildew and rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Philadelphus plant named ‘STARBRIGHT’
    Patent number: PP18651
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Philadelphus plant named ‘STARBRIGHT’ that is characterized by bronzy-purple emerging foliage, compact size, dark purplish-black calyx and pure white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘STARBRIGHT’ apart from all other existing varieties of Philadelphus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Wilf Nicholls
  • Helianthus plant named ‘SLG DS 05’
    Patent number: PP18654
    Abstract: A new and distinct Helianthus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by a compact growth habit, bright yellow ray florets, a dark, purple-brown center and a short node length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher Payne
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘PPP CON Y05’
    Patent number: PP18655
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, bright yellow ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the second week of September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Pieters Plant Production
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Apple tree named ‘Candy’
    Patent number: PP18661
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree is disclosed. ‘Candy,’ a limb sport of ‘Aztec,’ is notable for its distinctive fruit, which exhibits a 95%-100% intense red coloration, with striping present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: David Austin
  • Plum tree named ‘REDYUMMY®’
    Patent number: PP18663
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree that is self-unfruitful and requires cross pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with the first picking on Aug. 22, 2006, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, full red in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to somewhat oblong in shape, mostly yellow in flesh color, very firm in texture, and very sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcrepe’
    Patent number: PP18664
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcrepe’, characterized by its semi-double type white-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Interspecific tree named ‘PLUMRED I’
    Patent number: PP18665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 30, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, full red to purple in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat obovate to cordate in shape, significantly red in flesh color, firm in texture, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford