Patents Examined by Kent L. Bell
  • Composition for plants' root development and growing bag comprising it
    Patent number: 11731916
    Abstract: The composition contains, as essential components, coconut fibers, compost of sheep manure and Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypahrum. The composition is included into a bag that has at least two parts joined together through at least a first weakened portion, allowing to separate it into two bags each having an opening wherein the composition contained in the bag parts is accessible. The composition inside each of the bags is contacted with a plant or at least a seed via the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: PLANT BAG S.L.
    Inventor: Gregorio Velasco Garcia
  • plant named ‘KROUTBA01’
    Patent number: PP35249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KROUTBA01’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderately freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; single-type white-colored flowers with pink-colored margins that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane; and continuous flowering throughout the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • plant named ‘Dobegicsaf’
    Patent number: PP35262
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Dobegicsaf’, characterized by its relatively compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; very dark reddish brown-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and large double-type flowers that are light orange in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • Rose plant named ‘Poulpal093’
    Patent number: PP35278
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Compact Floribunda class which has abundant, apricot 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: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • plant named ‘Balsalpazy’
    Patent number: PP35288
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balsalpazy’, characterized by its dark purplish-red colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Christa Kievit
  • Seedless grapevine plant named ‘ARD8’
    Patent number: PP35291
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARD8’ abundantly forms attractive crispy seedless berries with a red skin coloration, lax and large clusters which display a naturally sweet flavor with the fruit commonly ready for harvesting during August in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape, with firmness that renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventor: Shachar Karniel
  • plant named ‘SMNHMTB’
    Patent number: PP35317
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHMTB’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mophead inflorescences, colored hot pink to royal purple based on soil pH. Plants are truly remontant, heavily floriferous, and have dark-green foliage that turns burgundy in the fall. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Megan M. Mathey
  • plant named ‘PEECHPANGO’
    Patent number: PP35322
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea purpurea plant named ‘PEECHPANGO’ is disclosed, characterized by ray florets typically colored bright orange. The bright orange ray floret coloration resists fading with age. Inflorescences bloom early and over a long period, from June to November. Echinacea is a popular genus, typically used as container plants or landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventor: Werner Gerits
  • plant named ‘KLEKN22193’
    Patent number: PP35323
    Abstract: A new Kniphofia plant particularly distinguished by a short plant height and early flowering, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: KLEMM+SOHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Graham N. Brown
  • plant named ‘ILVOHPPRM’
    Patent number: PP35334
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘ILVOHPPRM’ is disclosed, characterized by large conical-shaped panicles with flowers that age from greenish-white, to white, to pinkish-red. Plants have upright habits, red immature stems, and dark green foliage with yellow-green venation. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Johan Van Huylenbroeck
  • plant named ‘DVERVACMRS’
    Patent number: PP35335
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘DVERVACMRS’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant pink flowers with vivid, darker pink centers. Plants have compact, mounded habits, and are tolerant to powdery mildew. The new variety is a Verbena, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘DIMPSLNRD’
    Patent number: PP35340
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘DIMPSLNRD’ is disclosed, characterized by large, red flowers and dark green foliage. Plants are compact, mounded, and sun-resistant. The new variety is an Impatiens, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • plant named ‘BullRudihir 116’
    Patent number: PP35350
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rudbeckia plant having an upright, compact growth habit and large, semi-double, rich yellow blooms with a dark brown center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Hartwig Bull
  • Interspecific tree named ‘FLAVOR BELLE’
    Patent number: PP35352
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Dophlearblupop’
    Patent number: PP35355
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Dophlearblupop’, characterized by its upright and uniform plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large white to light pink-colored flowers with reddish purple-colored centers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Ellen van Sambeek
  • plant named ‘VEAZ0065’
    Patent number: PP35356
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant named ‘VEAZ0065’ particularly distinguished by medium sized inflorescences, light-green flowers, and a semi-trailing plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Ronald Christiaan Snijder
  • hybrid plant named ‘DARK FIRE’
    Patent number: PP35303
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Crocosmia hybrid plant named ‘DARK FIRE’ is disclosed, characterized by unique flower coloration, having red petals edged with bright yellow. Plants are non-rampant. Foliage coloration is distinctively bronze-purple in full sun. The new variety is a dwarf plant, typically used for outdoor garden or container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Jaime Blake
  • Apple tree named ‘MD-TAP2’
    Patent number: PP35367
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of Malus domestica Borkh, apple tree named ‘MD-TAP2’ is distinguished by its attractive tree architecture, reduced need for hand pruning and training, observed tolerance to high temperatures during the growing season, fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) and fruit which is harvested two weeks earlier than its seed parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Christopher S. Walsh, Julia M. Harshman, Kathleen W. Hunt
  • Grapevine plant named ‘Sugra62’
    Patent number: PP35369
    Abstract: The new variety of grapevine ‘Sugra62’ is characterized by the production of a large-sized, green and broad elliptic berry with a very early season ripening date. The berries of ‘Sugra62’ are very firm and very juicy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: Terry A. Bacon, Terrence J. Frett
  • plant named ‘Doagabetama’
    Patent number: PP35373
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agastache plant named ‘Doagabetama’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; medium green-colored leaves; relatively compact inflorescences with numerous bright yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Ellen van Sambeek