Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yosaloon’
    Patent number: PP18674
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yosaloon’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive two-tone orange bronze-colored ray florets; response time about 63 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yodrum’
    Patent number: PP18680
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yodrum’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive dark orange-colored ray florets; response time about 59 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Orange Orchid’
    Patent number: PP18682
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Orange Orchid’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large dark orange and light pink bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • Echinacea plant named ‘Virgin’
    Patent number: PP18684
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Virgin’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; large single inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus Hendricus Oudolf
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Vericecla’
    Patent number: PP18685
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Vericecla’, characterized by its upright plant habit; durable dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large pale yellow-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Handels Kwekerij Verheijen vof
    Inventor: Edwin Martijn Verheijen
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet VI’
    Patent number: PP18687
    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 fairly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid June, with first picking on Jun. 20, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with heavy greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Zebra’
    Patent number: PP18688
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Zebra’, a sport of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Schneeball’ that is characterized by its pure white colored inflorescences that are borne on strong, nearly black flower stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Arie D. Klaveren
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtyseven’
    Patent number: PP18690
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyseven’ characterized by heavy and consistent production of early-season yellow-fleshed purple-black plums that have aromatic sweet flavor, excellent juiciness, and high sugar content (17 degrees brix). The combined traits of the new variety constitute superior quality relative to other commercial plum varieties ripening in ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented) ripening season in the San Joaquin Valley, Calif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Bacon, David W. Cain
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Meiwimova’
    Patent number: PP18691
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive elegant long-lasting double white blossoms wherein the blossom petals of a mature blossom tend to enclose the central portion of the blossom. The new variety is a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Meivamo’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,619). The plant exhibits a vigorous and upright growth habit, and strong and vigorous dark green foliage with a glossy aspect. No particular susceptibility to crytogamic diseases has been observed. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the pure white blossom coloration. The new variety is well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions. Excellent forcing has been observed particularly during the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA06126’
    Patent number: PP18694
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA06126’, characterized by its double flowers, good branching, and good stress and weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrover’
    Patent number: PP18699
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a tall, upright and almost thornless shrub; having quartered, rosette shaped blooms of a rich apricot color; and a strong complex fragrance of tea, myrrh and fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Nectarine tree named ‘CANDYSWEET V’
    Patent number: PP18701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 18, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sub-acidic and very sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and almost full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘July Bright’
    Patent number: PP18703
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 27, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow with red bleeding in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Pearlicious III’
    Patent number: PP18706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 14, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and very sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘June Bright’
    Patent number: PP18708
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 14, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full dark red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Lupinus plant named ‘Red Rum’
    Patent number: PP18709
    Abstract: ‘Red Rum’ is a new variety of Lupinus hybridus that exhibits numerous and large-shaped red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSbecks’
    Patent number: PP18712
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by deep rose-pink, shallow cupped blooms; a strong, spicy, Old Rose fragrance; and vigorous, bushy growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Majestic Sweet’
    Patent number: PP18714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid to late August, with first picking on Aug. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and red to orange in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Lupinus plant named ‘Salamon Star’
    Patent number: PP18718
    Abstract: ‘Salmon Star’ is a new variety of Lupinus hybridus that exhibits numerous and large-shaped salmon-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petpiblo ’
    Patent number: PP18719
    Abstract: A new Petunia plant particularly distinguished by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that are deep pink in color, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud