Patents Examined by Robert E. Bagwill
  • Nectarine tree (Sparkling June)
    Patent number: PP6981
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine Tree which is somewhat similar to the Early Sun Grand Nectarine Tree, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,420, and the Red Diamond Nectarine Tree, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,165, but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is ripe for commercial harvesting 18 days earlier than the Red Diamond Nectarine Tree and 14 days earlier than the Early Sun Grand Nectarine Tree, and which has excellent handling and storage characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Norman G. Bradford
  • Dwarf Nectarine Tree (Red Sunset)
    Patent number: PP6982
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine Tree which is somewhat similar to the May Grand Nectarine Tree, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,794, with which it is most closely related, but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which is ripe for commercial harvesting eight days later than the May Grand Nectarine Tree and is a genetic dwarf tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Norman G. Bradford
  • Chinese elm cultivar named "ARoss/Central Park"
    Patent number: PP6983
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of elm tree which produces leaves which are somewhat larger than other Chinese Elm cultivars with which it is most closely similar and which further exhibits cold hardiness to Zone 6 under typical environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignees: Central Park Conservatory, Arthur Ross Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: David F. Karnosky
  • Orchid Yamadara Midnight Magenta `Fine Wine` AM/AOS
    Patent number: PP6984
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid. More particularly a quadrigeneric orchid hybrid known as Yamadara Midnight Magenta `Fine Wine` hybrid which is outstanding and distinct from other orchids because of its superior flowers which combine rare coloring, outstanding shape, number of flowers on the stem and excellent plant vigor. The coloring is rich dark burgundy wine throughout all parts of the flower. The new cultivar is also distinctive from its sibling population and similar hybrids by its outstanding plant vigor and reliability of bloom. Its flowers are of exceptional substance with thick and more resiliant petals than related siblings of the grex. They are perfectly placed on the stem; the stem is superior to its relatives in strength; the flowers have a longer bloom life and are produced more abundantly than orchids of the nearest similar breeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Stewart Orchids
    Inventor: Ernest Hetherington
  • African violet plant named Jennie
    Patent number: PP6985
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African Violet named Jennie characterized by its relatively small, single, violet-shaped white flowers with some flowers having irregular light violet patches; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; bright green round to heart-shaped leaves, profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • African violet plant named Little Apatite
    Patent number: PP6986
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Apatite characterized by its miniature growth habit; single, lilac flowers with darker touch in the center; violet-shaped flowers having elongated petals; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; medium green spear to heart-shaped, slightly serrated leaves, flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Holtkamp, Sr. Reinhold
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Tolima
    Patent number: PP6988
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Tolima particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 8 cm at maturity; good flower form and excellent flower form retention, short plant height with spreading and prolific branching pattern; average natural season flower date of August 28 in Salinas, Calif. and September 28 in Hightstown, N.J.; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days in photoperiodic controlled flowering programs; and durable, uniform performance in outside fall flowerings and in spring small pot flowering programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. VandenBerg
  • Plum tree, "Del Rey Sun"
    Patent number: PP6991
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree which is characterized by a date of maturity for harvesting and shipment of approximately June 15 through June 20 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Del Rey, Calif., the subject variety further distinguished as to novelty by producing a black plum which has a tough skin, a firm yellow colored flesh and exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignees: Metzler Investments, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Inventor: Thomas O. Chamberlin, Sr.
  • Peach tree "May Sun"
    Patent number: PP6992
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is characterized by a date of maturity of approximately May 20 to May 25 under the ecological conditions prevailing at Del Rey, Calif., in the central part of the San Joaquin Valley of California, and which further is distinguished as to novelty by producing fruit which have a noteworthy flavor and desirable handling characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignees: Metzler Investments, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Inventor: Thomas O. Chamberlin, Sr.
  • Geranium plant named Klefisall
    Patent number: PP6994
    Abstract: A new geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by the large size and deep red color of its flower clusters, each containing about sixty-five flowers in loose formation which stand on stems about 15 cm. long, its profuse and continuous blooming habit, and its abundance of medium size leaves which have clearly visible dark zonation, providing a foliage body extending about 15 cm. above the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn
    Inventor: Siegfried Klemm
  • Geranium plant named Klefice
    Patent number: PP6995
    Abstract: A new geranium cultivar distinguished by the bright Tyrian purple coloration of its inflorescence, which comprises a close cluster of about sixty florets carried on a strong, upright stem of about 10 to 12 cm. in length and extending well above a compact mass of foliage, the small to medium sized leaves of which have distinctive color zonation, the foliage mass extending about 14 cm. above the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn
    Inventor: Siegfried Klemm
  • Geranium plant named Manepi
    Patent number: PP6996
    Abstract: A new geranium cultivar particularly distinguished by the very large size of the individual florets, of which about sixty-five comprise the umbel-formed flower cluster which is distinctive of cultivated geranium varieties. The individual florets are further distinguished by their deep red coloration and the number of imbricated petals which form large, rather flat, solid red florets of about 5 cm. in diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn
    Inventor: Siegfried Klemm
  • Geranium plant named Mareli
    Patent number: PP6997
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of geranium plant particularly distinguished by the light violet color of its florets which becomes white at the center, by the very large size of its flower clusters, each of which contains about seventy well-formed florets, each floret being about 4.5 cm. in diameter and having from five to six petals; also by its abundant, dark green leaves which have no zonation and extend about 19 cm. above the soil; and by its upright, bushy growth habit, having a total height of about 30 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Klomm & Sohn
    Inventor: Siegfried Klemm
  • African violet plant named Nancy
    Patent number: PP6998
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of african violet named Nancy characterized by its single, large pink flowers with wavy edges and darker center radiating into the 2 small petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; dark green, slightly serrated leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Chrysanthemum plant name Hekla
    Patent number: PP6999
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Hekla particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 47 mm at maturity; medium plant height with spreading and prolific branching pattern; average natural season flower date of August 25 in Salinas, Calif. and September 20 in Hightstown, N.J.; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days in photoperiodic controlled flowering programs; and durable, uniform performance in outside fall flowerings and in spring small pot flowering programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. VandenBerg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Coral Charm
    Patent number: PP7000
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Coral Charm particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; coral-pink ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 11 cm at maturity when grown as a pinched disbudded pot mum; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched pot mum; and spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. VandenBerg
  • Peach tree, "Jefferson Sun"
    Patent number: PP7003
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Berenda Sun Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,297) with which it is most closely related but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately three to four weeks prior to the fruit produced by the Berenda Sun Peach Tree and which further produce a globose shaped fruit which is freestone by nature and which further exhibits a deep red to lighter yellow skin color and a light yellow colored flesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignees: Metzler Investments, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
    Inventor: Ronald H. Metzler
  • African violet plant named Martinique
    Patent number: PP7005
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Martinique characterized by its single, blue flowers with slightly frilled white edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; bright green, oval to heart-shaped, serrated leaves with a bright center; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • African violet plant named Dolly
    Patent number: PP7006
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Dolly characterized by its single, variegated flowers with a white background and a purplish blue frilled edge that is larger on the 2 small petals than on the 3 big petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green velvety leaves, profuse flowering, vigorous growth habit, flowering 10-11 weeks after potting, and its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Tanaga
    Patent number: PP7009
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Tanaga particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; quilled daisy capitulum type; bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 7 cm at maturity; medium plant height with spreading and prolific branching pattern; average natural season flower date of September 1 in Salinas, Calif. and September 28 in Hightstown, N.J.; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days in photoperiodic controlled flowering programs; and durable, uniform performance in outside fall flowerings and in spring small pot flowering programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. VandenBerg