Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Mandarin tree named ‘Top mandarin seedless’
    Patent number: PP18568
    Abstract: A new and distinct seedless mandarin named ‘Top Mandarin Seedless’ characterized by late bearing in January through to February in the citrus areas of Sicily, Italy and Riverside, Calif. The tree has high yields and bears from years three onwards. It is further characterized by being a triploid and genetically seedless. The fruit is well sized having a typical mandarin shape (round, flattened) and has acceptable rind thickness with a smooth texture. The fruit stores well, and has reddish pigmented flesh, good acid-sugar ratios, and good external color. The fruit has an average juice content of about 40-50% at harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Future Fruit, LLC
    Inventors: Giuseppe Reforgiato Recupero, Giuseppe Russo, Santo Recupero
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Omega Time Orange’
    Patent number: PP18569
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Omega Time Orange’, having pastel orange single flowers with a green disc. The new variety has a strong medium to tall vigor with a good foliage presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Cleangro Ltd.
    Inventor: Ruth Parham
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘98286-29’
    Patent number: PP18571
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘98286-29’ that is characterized by small white spathes and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Kleoe05116’
    Patent number: PP18576
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05116’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with pale pink-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Nemesia plant named ‘KLENH05422’
    Patent number: PP18582
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘KLENH05422’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and compact growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; and bright yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Begonia plant named ‘Bbbon’
    Patent number: PP18587
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Bbbon’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; double flowers that are deep pink in color and held above the foliage; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Albertus Koeze
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05115’
    Patent number: PP18588
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05115’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively large dark red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘True Blue’
    Patent number: PP18593
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named ‘True Blue’ originated as a controlled cross between the cultivars ‘Blue Sky’ and ‘Blue Danube’. The cultivar ‘True Blue’ has blue—R.H.S. 100 A (blue group) sepals at maturity and is distinguished from other similar cultivars of which the inventor is aware by its sepal color, and its compact and sturdy growth habit. ‘True Blue’ has large showy inflorescences, having both sepalous and non-sepalous florets, although at maturity the sepalous florets hide the non-sepalous florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company
    Inventor: Harrison Higaki
  • Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfmicshipho’
    Patent number: PP18594
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfmicshipho’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to decumbent plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; and medium-sized light pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventors: Takuro Ishihara, Yasuko Isobe, Kazunari Iwaki, Takeshi Kanaya
  • Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfpivemi’
    Patent number: PP18595
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfpivemi’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; and medium-sized light pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Kanaya, Kazunari Iwaki, Yasuko Isobe
  • Echinacea plant named ‘Avalanche’
    Patent number: PP18597
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Avalanche’, characterized by its upright, columnar and compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; and large inflorescences with white-colored ray florets and yellow green-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Arie Blom
  • Olive tree ‘Arbequina OLINT’
    Patent number: PP18600
    Abstract: This new invention of an olive tree is characterized by its similarity to the ‘Arbequina Standard’ from which it is a clonal selection (naturally occurring mutation) from which it is distinguished by higher productivity, larger fruit size, better pulp to stone ratio, higher oil yield, and better oil quality. The plants are ideally suited for mechanical harvesting and high density planting. The fruit matures in northern California during the first week of October.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Joan Tous
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelrikist’
    Patent number: PP18603
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelrikist’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; and red purple and yellow variegated flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Poultc012’
    Patent number: PP18604
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the shrub 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: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens N. Olesen
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05101’
    Patent number: PP18610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05101’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to trailing growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively large red purple-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
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Odyhermes’
    Patent number: PP18611
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Odyhermes’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large dark red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignees: Agriom B.V., Florema Young Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Poula Reinhoud
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Galera’
    Patent number: PP18613
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Galera’, characterized by its compact, upright, uniform and strong growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; dark orange-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05116’
    Patent number: PP18619
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05116’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively large dark red-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
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelkusubu’
    Patent number: PP18635
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelkusubu’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; and pale lavender-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05520’
    Patent number: PP18637
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05520’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with spoon-shaped dark pink-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm