Patents Examined by Susan McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Patent number: PP35550
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘KORnekcraz’, is described. The new variety forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive, red and white striped colored blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous, and the growth habit is very bushy. Attractive dark green, glossy foliage is formed. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: W. KORDES' SÖHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG
    Inventor: Wilhelm Alexander Kordes
  • Patent number: PP35558
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘TMWG18-02’ that is characterized by compact growth habit, very dark, almost black, foliage, and large trumpet-shaped flowers with widely flared mouths. Plants of ‘TMWG18-02’ which are established before winter bear flowers early and profusely in spring and achieve a height and width of 25 cm. in their first growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Branded Garden Products Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP35567
    Abstract: A new Buddleia plant particularly distinguished by extremely dense growth, very dense branching, an extremely high number of flower panicles and a very fastigiate habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Early Morning LLC
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP35572
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Wiggle Giggle’, characterized by its relatively compact and broadly upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong leaves; freely flowering habit with typically three inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; reddish purple-colored flowers with dark purplish red-colored labellum; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: FLORICULTURA B.V.
    Inventor: Rene Schoone
  • Patent number: PP35578
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspTwentyThree’, particularly selected for its machine harvestability, yield, flavor and fruit integrity during individual quick freeze (IQF) processing, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Hamilton, Richard E. Harrison, Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Patent number: PP35581
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Sempervivum named ‘VS2023-01’ that is characterized by fast-growing single rosette of thick succulent leaves arranged in whorls. In the current year of growth, the leaves of ‘VS2023-01’ are dark purple in color with mid green tips. The two year old leaves of ‘VS2023-01’ form the lowermost whorls and have developed orange-grey tips. The new foliage growth which emerges in the center of the rosette is green in color. Two year old plants of ‘VS2023-01’ develop offsets which may be removed for propagation. ‘VS2023-01’ is hardy to USDA Zone 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Volkmar Schara
  • Patent number: PP35583
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘BONPRI 1756’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; inflorescences with red-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BONZA BOTANICALS PTY., LTD.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP35596
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Dopetpotplure93’, characterized by its semi-upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large bright red-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • Patent number: PP35605
    Abstract: A new and distinct Philadelphus cultivar named ‘P1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and large, white and pink flowers with a strong, pleasant scent. The new variety is a Philadelphus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Alan Postill
  • Patent number: PP35612
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘WNHYDFBWMH’ is disclosed, characterized by mophead inflorescences, emerging from both terminal and lateral buds. Green sepals fade to white with green streaks. Plants flower early, and have mounded, cascading habits. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: WinGen LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP35634
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-9’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its purple-colored flowers, small and green colored foliage which exhibits an attractive moderate reddish orange color on newly emerging leaves, and moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • Patent number: PP35635
    Abstract: A new and distinct Philadelphus cultivar named ‘W1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and large, clear white flowers with a strong, sweet scent. The new variety is a Philadelphus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Alan Postill
  • Patent number: PP35639
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Hilsinclair’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; relatively broad leaves that are dark green in color; early and freely flowering habit; purple-colored double-type flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: HILVERDAFLORIST B.V.
    Inventor: Martin Beers
  • Patent number: PP35643
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial zoysiagrass with a unique combination of morphological characters including a leaf blade wider than parent ‘L1F’, decreased distance between tiller internodes, and soft leaf texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventors: David Doguet, Virginia Gail Lehman
  • Patent number: PP35645
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘ZW12’ that is characterized by its free flowering habit and continuously forms new inflorescences throughout the summer, its very compact plant habit, and its flowers with that are clear violet-blue in color with a lighter throat and tepal margins and central longitudinal stripe that is darker violet-blue in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: MARCO VAN NOORT BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Zwetsloot
  • Patent number: PP35646
    Abstract: A new and distinct Heartleaf Bergenia plant, Bergenia plant named ‘Peppermint Patty’ with a dense mounded habit, medium to large-sized, densely-arranged, deep-green, glossy, obovate, evergreen foliage with serrate to dentate and ciliolate margins. The flowers are campanulate on large heavily-branched panicles over a long period beginning in spring. The flowers open white and develop pink centers and margins and hold up well in the garden as a landscape plant or as cut flowers. The new plant has a medium growth rate and the foliage is naturally resistant to deer and rabbit foraging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP35651
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pittosporum cultivar named ‘PITG722’ is disclosed, characterized by unique very glossy, green and gold to chartreuse foliage variegation which has been proven stable. Plants are compact, wind resistant, and tolerate low water cultivation. Plants grow rapidly to a mature small size and have been observed frost tolerant to ?6° C. Plants are suitable for small gardens, container cultivation and hedging. The new variety is a Pittosporum, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Jack Ritchie, Kathy Ritchie
  • Patent number: PP35653
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP22 ELECDR’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, single pink flowers, tri-band like pattern, blooming from May through October, with a light fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: PLANT GENETICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Laetitia Moucheboeuf
  • Patent number: PP35655
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEIZENDO’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, semi-double, dark pink colored flowers. Attractive rather dense, semi-glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: THE CONARD PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: Alain Antoine Meilland
  • Patent number: PP35661
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHA601241’, particularly characterized by having numerous attractive, large, light purple, striped flowers with reddish-purple lips, flowers that are flat in lateral view, and weak lip curvature of the lateral lobes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten