Patents Examined by Robert E. Bagwill
  • Miniature rose plant/Minaico
    Patent number: PP6893
    Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by deep orange color of the very double flowers and by the profusion of bloom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Inventor: Ernest D. Williams
  • Miniature rose plant/Minajco
    Patent number: PP6894
    Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the mauve with red edge color of the very double flowers and by the profusion of bloom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Inventor: Ernest D. Williams
  • Pear tree -- Red Winter
    Patent number: PP6897
    Abstract: A new and distinct asexually reproduced pear tree called Red Winter, as illustrated and described. The fruit is large, light yellow-red in color and has a very sweet flavor. It ripens approximately thirty-five days after the William Bartlett variety and has an exceptionally long shelf life under the conditions existing in the Ferrara region of Northern Italy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: Zanzivivai-Ferrara S.r.l.
    Inventor: Giovanni Zanzi
  • Rhododendron plane--Irvsmart variety
    Patent number: PP6898
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rhododendron plant which originated as a sporting branch on the P.J.M. variety is provided. Unlike the parent the new variety exhibits dwarf and compact plant characteristics. The attractive red-purple blooms are identical in coloration to those of the parent; however, the blooms are smaller than those of the parent as are other elements of the plant. Blooming commonly takes place in U.S.D.A. Zone 7 during the second half of April.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Inventor: Ray Irvine
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Mesmer
    Patent number: PP6905
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Mesmer particularly characterized by its flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; orange-bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum of up to 75 mm at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; peduncle length ranging from 6 to 15 cm on open, terminal sprays; and medium plant height when grown as a single stem spray cut mum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1989
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Rose plant
    Patent number: PP6907
    Abstract: A new miniature rose variety of variegated red and white flower coloring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Inventor: Samuel McGredy
  • Rose plant -- Malnino variety
    Patent number: PP6908
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided which forms attractive long lasting pure white double blossoms generally one per stem. The new variety reflowers well and can be grown to advantage in a garden or for the production of cut flowers. The new variety came into being as a sport of the Lifirane variety which itself is a sport of the Sonia variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Ninomiya Nursery Co.
    Inventor: Mark Maltagliati
  • Hybrid tea rose plant cv. Aroreroy
    Patent number: PP6910
    Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose for cut flowers, having as its seed parent Red Success, and as its pollen parent, Royalty (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,057). The plant is a tall greenhouse seedling of the bush type, producing an abundance of large, strongly tea-scented blossoms that are deep red in color. The flowers' long, strong stems and urn-shaped buds make them very suitable for cutting. The plants bloom continually in the greenhouse throughout the year. Blossoms on long stems cut from plants of the new variety grown in a greenhouse last at living room temperatures for 6 to 7 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas F. Carruth, Jack E. Christensen
  • Rose plant Jacwhif
    Patent number: PP6911
    Abstract: A rose variety of the floribunda class is provided having an extremely long vase life for the buds and flowers, short to medium length cutting stems (less than twenty inches), high resistance to powdery mildew, and excellent flower production of long-lasting, white flowers having a golden, or orangish, cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Company
    Inventor: William A. Warriner
  • Valley Sun
    Patent number: PP6912
    Abstract: A new and distinct dwarf peach variety suitable for commercial and/or home garden use. The variety has a unique origin and differs from selection `Valley Red` by its slightly smaller fruit, and from selection `Valley Gem` in that the fruit of this variety ripens much earlier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventor: Paul E. Hansche
  • Marando Weeping Honey Locust
    Patent number: PP6913
    Abstract: A new variety of honey locust tree particularly characterized by its seedless, non-flowering, non-fruiting and rapid growth and its numerous, long, pendulous branches which bend outwardly from the trunk and then hang downward some hanging substantially to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Speer & Sons Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Marando
  • African violet plant named Virgo
    Patent number: PP6917
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Virgo characterized by its single, very light pink flowers with wavy edges and darker pink center; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, strongly serrated girl-type 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 11, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • African violet plant named Little Diamond
    Patent number: PP6918
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Diamond characterized by its miniature growth habit; white, semi-double flowers having up to 9-12 petals, the ones in the center being much smaller and occasionally covering up the anthers; occasional bluish touch in the center of the flowers, strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves, profuse and continuous flowering; bright green, spear-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: May 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • African violet plant named St. Louis
    Patent number: PP6919
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named St. Louis characterized by its single, solid purple flowers; strong, upright flower stems that curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, round girl-type leaves; profuse flowering, vigorous and compact 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 11, 1989
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Pink Champagne
    Patent number: PP6920
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Pink Champagne, characterized by its lavender pink ray floret color, almost fully double and shatter-resistant flowers, compact cushion habit, freely branching and flowering, seven week flower response, floriferousness, and its early natural flowering season in the garden.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Apricot tree, "Judy's Delight"
    Patent number: PP6923
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree which is denominated varietally as "Judy's Delight" and which is somewhat similar to the Katy Apricot Tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,339), with which it is most closely related, the subject variety characterized as to novelty by producing large fruit which have a light orange skin color and an orange flesh color and which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately May 15 through May 30 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventors: Jasper Hurado, Doris A. Hurado
  • African violet plant named Little Ruby
    Patent number: PP6929
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Ruby characterized by its miniature growth habit; single violet-shaped to semi-double red flowers; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; dark green, spear-shaped 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 Manitoba
    Patent number: PP6932
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Improved Manitoba characterized by its large, single, occasionally semi-double, violet-blue flowers with partly fine white edges; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green oval to spear-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.
  • African violet plant named Little Opal
    Patent number: PP6933
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Little Opal characterized by its miniature growth habit; single, violet-shaped and funnel-shaped, white flowers with bluish touch in the center radiating irregularly into the petals; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; profuse and continuous flowering; bright green, spear-shaped, finely serrated 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.
  • Spider Chrysanthemum named Autumn Champagne
    Patent number: PP6937
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum morifolium of the incurved, spider type distinguished by its very large blooms having abundant ray florets of a light salmon color and carried on very tall stems, which are disbudded to present a single bloom with abundant foliage, the plant having a nine-week response with a moderate growth rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Randall L. Sanford