Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘96411-10’
    Patent number: PP18672
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘96411-10’ that is characterized by white spathes, green leaves, early branching and a good response to plant growth regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar White Improved’
    Patent number: PP18675
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar White Improved’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large white-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
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Fiction’
    Patent number: PP18676
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Fiction’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; attractive orange and yellow bi-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
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Verpeacla’
    Patent number: PP18677
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Verpeacla’, characterized by its upright plant habit; durable dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large light pink-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Handelskwerkerij Verheijen vof
    Inventor: Edwin Martijn Verheijen
  • Echinacea plant named ‘Green Jewel’
    Patent number: PP18678
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Green Jewel’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; large single inflorescences with light green-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
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deep Wish’
    Patent number: PP18679
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deep Wish’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive purple-colored ray florets; response time about 68 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 Purple Star’
    Patent number: PP18681
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Purple Star’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large purple and red purple 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
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoclaire’
    Patent number: PP18683
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoclaire’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive white-colored ray florets; response time about 61 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
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meipoten’
    Patent number: PP18686
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that forms on a continuous basis attractive long-lasting double blossoms which are soft yellow suffused and edged with Neyron Rose coloration. The buds are very elegant in configuration. The growth habit is very vigorous, semi-erect, and well-balanced. The medium green foliage bears a semi-glossy finish. Good tolerance to cryptogamic diseases has been observed. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcimro’
    Patent number: PP18689
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcimro’, characterized by its semi-double type yellow-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Ingcarrosb’
    Patent number: PP18692
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Ingcarrosb’ characterized by its good branching habit with short internodes, medium sized dark green foliage, large dark rose flowers, and good vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seed B.V.
    Inventor: Monica Maria Adelheid Sanders
  • Nectarine tree named ‘SUGARRED I’
    Patent number: PP18693
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately 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. 19, 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 with strong red bleeding in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Gradored’
    Patent number: PP18695
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having red to orange-red, double and stellar-type flowers, small to medium-sized, tight and semi-spherically shaped umbels on long peduncles, medium-green, fan-shaped foliage with distinct zonation, a vigorous growth habit, a medium to tall, rounded, well-branched, moderately tight plant habit, and a mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Snow Pearl’
    Patent number: PP18696
    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 late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and almost full red with only slight freckling in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcink’
    Patent number: PP18697
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcink’, characterized by its medium pink-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage; and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Gradosal’
    Patent number: PP18700
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having salmon-orange, double and stellar-type flowers, floriferous with medium-sized inflorescences, medium-green, fan-shaped foliage with distinct zonation, medium to tall, rounded, well-branched and vigorous plant habit and early flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrelate’
    Patent number: PP18702
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by blooms which start as peachy-pink cupped rosettes and which become domed, creamy-white blooms; a vigorous, well balanced and rounded shrub; and a light fragrance with strong notes of clove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACreflo’
    Patent number: PP18704
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having very dark red flower color; resistance to powdery and downy mildew and rust; glossy foliage; compact, well branched habit; and presentation of flowers in large clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Plum tree named ‘Plumgiant I’
    Patent number: PP18705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree that is self-unfruitful and requires cross-pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early August, with first picking on Aug. 3, 2006. The fruit is uniformly giant in size, almost black in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, very light yellow to white in flesh color, firm in texture, and very sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Meiludere’
    Patent number: PP18707
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive pink blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed and the medium green foliage is semi-glossy. The plant develops well on its own roots in alkaline soil. The disease tolerance is good particularly with respect to Botrytis. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland