Patents Examined by Susan McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Methods of producing sugar cane transplant units
    Patent number: 11839182
    Abstract: Methods of producing sugar cane transplant units that includes planting sugar cane propagation materials in a non-segregated planting medium to produce a sugar cane where the planting of the sugar cane propagation materials results in an emerged plant density of 25 to 200 plants per square meter; growing the sugar plant to an age of at least 4 months; harvesting the stalks of the sugar cane plant when the stalks have a length of 10 to 100 centimeters; cutting the harvested stalks into stalk segments, wherein the stalk segments are cut to a length of 1 to 5 centimeters; and planting one or more of the stalk segments into a planting container that has a volume from 10 to 200 cubic centimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Adilson Donizeti Correa Da Silva, Amaral Leandro Irigon, Fernando Beltrame, Elmer Morais, Victor Domiciano de Silos Labonia, Daniel Bachner
  • Methods of controlling weed of the genus
    Patent number: 11812735
    Abstract: Methods of Amaranthus control are provided, comprising, artificially pollinating an Amaranthus species at a growth area with an effective amount of pollen that reduces fitness of the at least one Amaranthus species, the effective amount comprising 1 mg to 1 gram per plant per application using a precision tool-assisted application or 10 gram to 100 kg per acre per application using a non-precision tool-assisted application during a flowering season of the Amaranthus species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Weedout Ltd.
    Inventors: Efrat Lidor-Nili, Orly Noivirt-Brik, Ido Shwartz, Herve Huet
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘SRPylwko’
    Patent number: PP35465
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘SRPylwko’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, single yellow-colored flowers. Attractive semi-glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A very bushy and rounded growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: THE CONARD PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: Sloane Michele Scheiber
  • plant named ‘Balfiremint’
    Patent number: PP35475
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Balfiremint’, characterized by its medium red and light pink bicolored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Laura L. Masor
  • tree named ‘SERRATO 12’
    Patent number: PP35486
    Abstract: A new and distinct Psidium tree named ‘SERRATO 12’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright-globular growth habit of the canopy, midseason fruiting, high fruit yield, pyriform-shaped fruit with fewer seeds and dense, firm flesh with a sweet flavor, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jaime Serrato
  • Psidium tree named ‘SERRATO 13’
    Patent number: PP35487
    Abstract: A new and distinct Psidium tree named ‘SERRATO 13’ which is characterized by the combination of a globular growth habit of the canopy, early-season fruiting, moderately high fruit yield, large pyriform-shaped fruit with fewer seeds and dense, firm flesh with a sweet flavor, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Jaime Serrato
  • White peach tree named ‘SWEETABBY’
    Patent number: PP35488
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white peach tree denominated ‘SWEETABBY’ which has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet cream white flesh at maturity time, and an attractive skin with a luminous dark purple red blush on skin surface, on a purple red background.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventor: Christophe Bouchet
  • plant named ‘HSE1735301’
    Patent number: PP35490
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HSE1735301’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; lace-cap inflorescences with white to greenish white-colored sterile flowers and light violet-colored fertile flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: KWEKERIJ LENDERT de VOS B.V.
    Inventor: Lendert de Vos
  • plant named ‘JBG 19034’
    Patent number: PP35491
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having intense orange colored flowers with a prominent eye and a compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • plant named ‘LUCMULL’
    Patent number: PP35496
    Abstract: A new and unique cultivar of Hakonechloa plant named ‘LUCMULL’ that is characterized by its yellow and green variegated foliage colors that develop very vibrant red tints from the tips of the leaves downwards in summer into fall and its slow growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: KNOLL GARDENS LTD.
    Inventors: Neil Lucas, Ross Humphrey
  • plant named ‘Balmecpim24’
    Patent number: PP35503
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sutera plant named ‘Balmecpim24’, characterized by its pale purple-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, low growth vigor, and a mounded-trailing growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Rebecca M. Tashiro
  • plant named ‘HYB01’
    Patent number: PP35506
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Magnolia plant named ‘HYB01’ that is characterized by its compact well-branched plant habit, self-cleaning fragrant red-purple flowers borne in profusion in spring and a high tolerance of heat and humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: The Paradise Seed Company Limited
    Inventor: John B. Robb
  • plant named ‘THAI STR OF17-1082’
    Patent number: PP35509
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘THAI STR OF17-1082’, characterized by its intermediate in height and upright to mounding plant habit; dense, leafy and bushy appearance; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; lance-type leaves that are very dark green with a dark reddish brown cast appearing close to black in color; dark colored petioles that are close to black in color; and tolerance to full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘WON OF14-1288’
    Patent number: PP35510
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘WON OF14-1288’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; dense, leafy and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; lance-type leaves that are medium green in color with white and creamy white-colored intervenous areas and pale green-colored venation; and petioles that are green to tannish green in color with brown-colored stippling and streaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘JBG 19110’
    Patent number: PP35520
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant having bright pink with white colored flowers with a prominent eye and plentiful flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Capstone Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: James Berry
  • plant named ‘Zanmuroar’
    Patent number: PP35523
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuroar’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly spherical plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are dark red in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: VAN ZANTEN BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • plant named ‘IFECSSWHIB’
    Patent number: PP35529
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘IFECSSWHIB’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong flowering stems; numerous single-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets and bright yellow green-colored receptacle spines; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: INNOFLORA PLANT BREEDING B.V.
    Inventor: Glenn Spil
  • plant named ‘THAI RD OF14-1145’
    Patent number: PP35547
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘THAI RD OF14-1145’, characterized by its intermediate in height and upright to mounding plant habit; dense, leafy and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; lance-type leaves that are dark reddish purple in color with darker-colored venation; first emerging leaves have a metallic sheen; petioles that are close to black in color with pink-colored stripes; and tolerance to full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • plant named ‘GRHP12’
    Patent number: PP35553
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘GRHP12’ that is characterized by its flower panicles that change in color from lime green and white to green and pink to dark cherry pink as they mature, its well-branched plant habit with sturdy stems, its floriferous blooming habit, its dense and sturdy flower panicles, and its large flower panicles with rounded, large sepals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Guido Rouwette
  • plant named ‘Sene Nina 55’
    Patent number: PP35556
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Senecio plant named ‘Sene Nina 55’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with ray florets that are purplish red in color and white towards the base forming a central ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: SUNTORY FLOWERS LIMITED
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki