Patents Examined by Robert E. Bagwill
  • Hydrangea plant named Kumiko
    Patent number: PP6924
    Abstract: A new variety of Hydrangea named Kumiko, producing large clusters of purplish pink flowers suitable for growing outdoors or in pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Sakata Seed America, Inc.
    Inventor: Shoji Sakamoto
  • Impatiens plant named Mimas
    Patent number: PP6925
    Abstract: An Impatiens plant named Mimas having many large red-purple flowers and dark green foliage, upright growth habit, early flowering, and a floriferous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Paul Ecke, Jr.
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • African violet plant named Little Amethyst
    Patent number: PP6930
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Amethyst characterized by its miniature growth habit; semi-double to double flowers having 8-12 petals, the ones in the center being much smaller and occasionally covering up the anthers; purplish red flowers with fine white edges; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; very dark green, spear-shaped, serrated and very hairy leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • African violet plant named Improved Maryland
    Patent number: PP6931
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Maryland characterized by its single to semi-double, violet-blue flowers with frilled edges and somewhat darker center; strong, upright flowers stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval to heart-shaped, 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: May 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Pink Impala
    Patent number: PP6934
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Pink Impala, particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; single daisy capitulum type; lavender pink ray floret color; diameter across the face of the capitulum of 45-75 mm; excellent growth habit, and its yellow-green to yellow disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Fides Beheer BV
    Inventor: Jacques C. M. Van der Knaap
  • Peach tree, Lady Lou
    Patent number: PP6940
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach Tree, denominated varietally as "Lady Lou" which is somewhat similar to the June Lady Peach Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,022) with which it is most closely related but which is distinguished therefrom and characterized as to novelty by producing fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting approximately May 25 through June 5 in Fresno County, Calif., the subject variety maturing for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately ten days earlier than that of the June Lady Peach Tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Inventor: Kengo Osumi
  • Hibiscus plant named Maui Sunset
    Patent number: PP6941
    Abstract: A Hibiscus plant named Maui Sunset particularly characterized by its bright orange flower color, semi-double flower form, excellent pot habit, resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot, good flower production, ease of rooting cuttings, flower life of a single day, medium sized leaves with a slightly serrated edge, and durability as a landscape subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank C. Moser
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Vero
    Patent number: PP6943
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Vero particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 85 mm at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; and excellent tolerance to low temperature for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. VandenBerg
  • Miniature rose plant named Savashel
    Patent number: PP6952
    Abstract: A new and unusual orange pink-salmon colored miniature rose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Nor'East Miniature Roses, Inc.
    Inventor: F. Harmon Saville
  • Apple tree -- Galaxy cultivar
    Patent number: PP6955
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree is provided which originated as a limb mutation of the Tenroy variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121). The new variety produces attractive fruit having a solid cherry red coloration unlike that of the Tenroy variety. More specifically, the new variety possesses a solid intense cherry red coloration with often indistinct darker red overstriping. The red coloration of the new variety is present over the entire surface of the fruit and develops earlier than the coloration of the Tenroy variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Assignee: Stark Brothers Nurseries and Orchards Company
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Kiddle
  • Variegated evergreen Azalea plant
    Patent number: PP6961
    Abstract: An azalea plant having variegated leaves and deep red blossoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventor: Hubert G. Lowe
  • Walnut tree named Vester
    Patent number: PP6973
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Persian Walnut Tree having an abundance of fruit particularly when young. The nuts are of an oblate shape and have a high percentage of sweet mild kernels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: Dennis N. Madison
  • Plum tree, "Majestic M"
    Patent number: PP6975
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Plum Tree which is characterized as to novelty by a date of maturity for harvest and shipment during the second or third week of October under the ecological conditions prevailing near Orosi, Calif.; the date of harvesting being approximately two or three weeks later than the Angeleno Plum Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747) with which it is most closely similar in its overall physical characteristics, and approximately ten weeks later than the Friar Plum Tree from which it was discovered as a chance sport, and which is further distinguished as to novelty by producing uniformly shaped fruit which have exceptional storage and shipping characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: Merle R. Butts
  • Valley Gem
    Patent number: PP6976
    Abstract: A new and distinct dwarf peach variety suitable for commercial and/or home garden use. This variety has a unique origin and differs from selections `Valley Sun` and `Valley Red` in that the fruit ripens much later than either of the other said selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventor: Paul E. Hansche
  • Red Maple -- Landsburg cultivar
    Patent number: PP6977
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of red maple, botanically known as Acer rubrum is provided. The new cultivar is distinguished from other red maples by its excellent hardiness in combination with excellent brilliant red fall coloration. The new cultivar additionally possesses a broad oval configuration, good vigor, and serves particularly well as an attractive landscape planting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger B. Landsburg
  • Ilex.times.ataclerensis `Wight Selection` variety
    Patent number: PP6978
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ilex.times.altaclerensis having outstanding tolerance to very high southern day and night temperatures while retaining USDA Zone 8 winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Company
    Inventor: Martin C. Langmaid
  • Bromeliaceae plant
    Patent number: PP6979
    Abstract: A new plant variety of the Bromeliaceae family was developed as an inter-specific cross between Aechmea dichlamydea Baker var. trinitensis L. B. Smith and A. fasciata (Lindley) Baker var. fasciata and generally resembles the parent varieties but has leaves that lack the bars of the var. fasciata and have leaf sheaths that are wider, the scape bracts being less compactly positioned than those of the var. fasciata thus providing a more open inflorescence while the sepals exceed the floral bracts and provide a more attractive inflorescence. In contract to the var. trinitensis the leaf scales are whitish and translucent and the spiked are polystichously flowered instead of distichously flowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: Harvey R. Bullis, Jr.
  • Distinct variety of Poinsettia named Red Sails
    Patent number: PP6980
    Abstract: A Poinsettia plant named Red Sails is particularly characterized by its brilliant crimson bracts against a background of dark green foliage, its strong, fixed stems and its long lasting keeping qualities in the home. It also has excellent resistance to fade and vigorous growth habits including branch and bract production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Fernlea Flowers, Ltd.
    Inventors: Milhem Sawaya, Michael J. Howe
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Bordeaux
    Patent number: PP6987
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Bordeaux, characterized by its purple ray floret color, almost fully double flowers with few disc florets, very dark green glossy foliage, compact cushion habit, seven week flower response, freely branching and floriferous flowering, and its early flowering outdoors in natural season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Dark Red Simona
    Patent number: PP6989
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Dark Red Simona particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; greyed-red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 9 cm at maturity; uniform 10 week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown single stem; 18 to 33 cm peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and excellent tolerance to low temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Whitefield Corporation
    Inventor: Camilo Herrera