Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelsupu’
    Patent number: PP18638
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelsupu’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; and purple and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • Apricot tree named ‘NJA150’
    Patent number: PP18639
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus armeniaca named ‘NJA150’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apricot varieties known to the inventors by its unique combination of fruit that ripens in mid-season, attractive fruit with a flat apex and a yellow-orange color, freestone fruit that is juicy and that has a fine, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Apple tree named ‘Western Dawn’
    Patent number: PP18640
    Abstract: ‘Western Dawn’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Malus domestica Mill. notable for its pinkish-red blush skin color, its late maturity, and its marked resistance to oxidative browning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Western Australian Agriculture Authority
    Inventors: John E. L. Cripps, Eleanor Melvin-Carter
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05119’
    Patent number: PP18641
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05119’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and large daisy-type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH&Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Papaver plant named ‘White Ruffles’
    Patent number: PP18643
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘White Ruffles’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and flowers with ruffled white-colored petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licantie B.V.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Papaver plant named ‘Ruffled Princess of Orange’
    Patent number: PP18647
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Ruffled Princess of Orange’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and large flowers with ruffled dark orange-colored petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Clematis plant named ‘Stolwijk Gold’
    Patent number: PP18648
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Clematis plant named ‘Stolwijk Gold’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; uniquely yellow green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignees: Q.C. Stolwijk + Co. B.V., Rijnbeek + Son B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Stolwijk
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcipi’
    Patent number: PP18649
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcipi’, characterized by its semi-double type light 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: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcrel’
    Patent number: PP18650
    Abstract: A new and distinct culitvar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcrel’, 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: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Calathea plant named ‘HGV04’
    Patent number: PP18652
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘HGV04’ that is characterized by leaves that have a purple under side, a green upper side with yellow-green areas along the main and secondary veins and leaves with wavy margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Gebr. Valstar Beheer BV
    Inventor: Oscar Valstar
  • Lantana plant named ‘2003.219’
    Patent number: PP18653
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named 2003.219, characterized by its relatively large, 2? umbels, flower color which is salmon/orange at opening, maturing to a yellow/orange and then to a lavender purple, and by its moderate vigor with an upright habit and excellent branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Amerinova Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Psenner
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘ATN VP6’
    Patent number: PP18656
    Abstract: A new and distinct Poinsettia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by medium-sized, rose pink bracts, blooming consistently after 7.5 weeks of night-length of 13.5 hours or more, with a post-production longevity of 6 weeks or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Athena Mudas LTDA
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meipojona’
    Patent number: PP18657
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that originated as a branch sport of the ‘Meipomolo’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,342). Unlike the ‘Meipomolo’ variety, the new variety forms golden-yellow blossoms instead of yellow-orange blossoms. The attractive blossoms are formed on a nearly continuous basis. The growth habit is vigorous and bushy. The semi-glossy foliage is dense dark green and of good substance and contrasts nicely with the golden-yellow blossom coloration. Very good tolerance to Black Spot and Oidium is displayed under normal growing conditions. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meillland
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadprose’
    Patent number: PP18662
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadprose’, characterized by single type medium 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: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Interspecific tree named ‘PLUMSWEET IX’
    Patent number: PP18666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium 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 to late season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, a yellowish green and red two-tone in skin color, semi-freestone in type, globose to somewhat cordate is shape, mostly 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
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet VII’
    Patent number: PP18667
    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 early season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 26, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘BLACKRED III’
    Patent number: PP18668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and 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 late July, with first picking on Jul. 29, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, black in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat cordate in shape, red in flesh color, very firm in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘YELLOWSWEET X’
    Patent number: PP18669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium 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 early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid August, with first picking on Aug. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, yellow in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, firm in texture, and mildly acidic and sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘PLUMSWEET VIII’
    Patent number: PP18670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and fairly 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 early to mid August, with first picking on Aug. 10, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to oblate in shape, red in flesh color, very firm in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Verbascum plant named ‘Jackie in Spots’
    Patent number: PP18671
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Verbascum, ‘Jackie in Spots’, characterized by its creamy white flowers that are blushed with pink margins with red-purple center, its pubescent grey-green foliage, its compact growth habit, and its long blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Gerrit H. Bol