Patents Examined by Louanne Krawczewicz Myers
  • Patent number: PP24409
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘PIIDIST-II’, characterized by its compact, spreading growth habit, maroon-purple new growth, dark blue-green mature foliage, and reddish maroon flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Patent number: PP24420
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). 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: the tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit; the tree with vigorous, upright growth; producing fruit with an attractive red skin color; fruit with very good flavor and eating quality with a low to sub acid, mild, sweet flavor; and fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP24427
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Montecito’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white, within the labellum there is yellow and some purple/red; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP24448
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Easter Egg’ particularly characterized by flowers which are purple/violet with a white blush in the center; a slightly darker color labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP24491
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach tree variety, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supecheighteen’ is characterized by fruit with large size, early ripening, later blooming and early harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry A. Bacon
  • Patent number: PP24535
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Cistus plant characterized by gold leaves, a low, mounding habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • Patent number: PP24672
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘FLOR154934’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white with some yellow and some purple/red in the labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP24777
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Firm, yellow flesh with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit being relatively uniform in size throughout the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Patent number: PP24778
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis) named ‘Kirkwood Red’. ‘Kirkwood Red’ is notable for its fruit, which has an attractive external blush, intense orange-red flesh, and exceptional taste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Kirkwood Red Trust
    Inventor: André Potgieter
  • Patent number: PP25113
    Abstract: A new Iberis plant named ‘IBSZ0001’ particularly distinguished by the has large white inflorescences that are early flowering, a tightly branched and free flowering habit, with dark glossy leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Henricus Godefridus Wilhelmus Stemkens
  • Patent number: PP25152
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Moored (non-patented)×NY 45791 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, pink berries of distinct V. labrusca-like flavor, small compact clusters, distinctly lobed leaves, medium vigor, and healthy plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: John R. Clark, James N. Moore
  • Patent number: PP25164
    Abstract: A Coleus plant particularly distinguished by triangular leaves with many deep lobes and yellow-green leaves with purple margins, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: University of Saskatchewan Department of Plant Sciences
    Inventor: Robert H. Bors
  • Patent number: PP25171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct raspberry variety. The varietal denomination of the new variety is ‘Lupita’. Among the characteristics which appear to distinguish the new variety from other varieties are a combination of traits which include a medium-sparse spines density and abundant production of light red colored, broad conical shaped, and big fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Plantas de Navarra, S.A.
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP25202
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium, ‘Standing Ovation’, that is characterized by its wide leaf blades, its foliage that is blue in color with red tips throughout the growing season and changing to red and maroon in fall, and turning brown very late in the season, and its upright and rigid plant habit that is retained without lodging when plants are grown in rich soils or during container production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: North Creek Nurseries, Inc
    Inventors: Steven M. Castorani, Timothy P McGinty
  • Patent number: PP25204
    Abstract: An Agapanthus plant particularly distinguished by large, bluish-purple inflorescences, and yellow and green variegated foliage, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Hines Growers, Inc.
    Inventor: David Hernandez
  • Patent number: PP25245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct raspberry variety. The varietal denomination of the new variety is ‘Adelita’. Among the characteristics which appear to distinguish the new variety from other varieties are a combination of traits which include a sparse spines density and very abundant production of medium red colored, conical shaped, and very big fruit size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Plantas De Navarra, S.A.
    Inventor: Alexandre Pierron-Darbonne
  • Patent number: PP25295
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dahlia variety named ‘KLEDH11031’ particularly distinguished by its large, red-purple flowers, and a full, compact plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Andrea Dohm
  • Patent number: PP25351
    Abstract: A new, distinct Geum plant as shown and described, characterized by ruffled semi double to single yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Brent Horvath
  • Patent number: PP25384
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbel 205’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; relatively large light yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeshi Kanaya, Yasuyuki Murakami
  • Patent number: PP25400
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurf Kitatsu’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large pale yellow green-colored flowers with darker yellow green-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuko Isobe