Patents Examined by W. C. Baker
  • Patent number: PP12826
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘77KK Blush Pink’ characterized by having a definite and distinct flower fragrance that can be described as sweet and lingering but subtle and not overpowering. It is often compared to the scent of a fragrant rose bloom. The fragrance is most pronounced when the temperature is between 65° and 80° F. The cultivar has a subtle blush-color flower which is primarily white with a pink cast. The male flowers are fully double and do not produce pollen or male reproductive parts under normal growing conditions. ‘77KK Blush Pink’ has a full and semi-pendulous plant habit with numerous flower shoots (4-6 or more). Each flowering shoot will produce anywhere from 4-6 peduncles with 1 or 2 male flowers on each during the growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Golden State Bulb Growers
    Inventor: Andrew B. Snow
  • Patent number: PP12866
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Curcuma plant named ‘Thai Supreme’, characterized by its compact plant habit with flowers positioned at or just above the foliage; upright and somewhat outwardly arching habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering; and purple-colored flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Ben Zur Nurseries Ltd.
    Inventors: Issachar Ben Zur, Vitoon Techachareonsukchera
  • Patent number: PP13010
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Dolce Vita’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and double violet and blue bi-color flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Witteman + Co. ‘Multiflora’ B.V.
    Inventor: Benjamin Roelof van Tol
  • Patent number: PP13011
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant name ‘Darwin's Blue Indulgence’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and double blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Witteman + Co. ‘Multiflora’ B.V.
    Inventor: Benjamin Roelof van Tol
  • Patent number: PP13013
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Codiaeum plant named ‘GRU CO9901’, characterized by its upright and compact growth habit; uniquely-colored green, yellow and dark pink variegated leaves that do not fade during the winter; thick and strong leaves; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Vulcan Plants Produktonwikkeling B.V.
    Inventor: André Paulus de Gruyter
  • Patent number: PP13049
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Magnolia plant named ‘Southern Charm’, characterized by its compact, upright, narrow pyramidal, and uniform plant habit; freely-branching habit; upright lateral branch orientation; dark green leaves; and rapid growth rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Head Ornamentals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Harold Head, Lisa Jones Head, William Alan Head
  • Patent number: PP13137
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Jade Gloss’, characterized by its full and uniformly mounded plant habit; silvery gray and dark gray green-colored upper leaf surfaces; dark red purple-colored lower leaf surfaces; numerous showy white-colored flowers arranged on erect panicles; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Oliver
  • Patent number: PP13140
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Rose Mirrors’, characterized by its full and uniformly mounded plant habit; silvery gray and red purple-colored upper leaf surfaces; dark red purple-colored lower leaf surfaces; numerous showy pink-colored flowers arranged on erect to slightly outwardly spreading panicles; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Oliver
  • Patent number: PP13166
    Abstract: This newly discovered asexually reproduced variety of zoysiagrass plant is a perennial having a superior rate of spreading with texture improved over common zoysiagrass, superior turf grass quality regarding compactness and low degree of thatch, and slightly darker than average green color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Bladerunner Farms
    Inventor: David Doguet
  • Patent number: PP13175
    Abstract: A new and distinct mid-season peach tree cultivar (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided that forms attractive highly blushed vertically flattened fruit. The fruit has semi-freestone white flesh that is sweet and juicy and of low acid content. The fruit commonly is larger and possesses slightly more red blush than the ‘N.J. F-2’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,123). Also, the fruit commonly matures at least three weeks later than the ‘N.J. F-2’ cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Agri Sun Nursery L.L.C.
    Inventor: George Howard
  • Patent number: PP13178
    Abstract: This newly discovered asexually reproduced variety of zoysiagrass plant is a perennial, having a superior rate of spreading with texture improved over common zoysiagrass, superior turf grass quality regarding compactness and low degree of thatch, and slightly darker than average green color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Bladerunner Farms
    Inventor: David Doguet
  • Patent number: PP13181
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sutera plant named ‘Bacoble’, characterized by its mounded, low spreading and cascading plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; and numerous salverform flowers that are violet blue in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Brown
  • Patent number: PP13205
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Wesdired’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; strong lateral branches; dark green-colored foliage; continuous flowering habit; and bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: West Select B.V.
    Inventor: Gijsbertus van Leeuwen
  • Patent number: PP13237
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Wesdiwit’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; strong lateral branches; dark green-colored foliage; continuous flowering habit; and white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: West Select B.V.
    Inventor: Gijsbertus van Leeuwen
  • Patent number: PP13268
    Abstract: A new variety of Shrub rose suitable for garden decoration, having large clusters of flowers of pastel pink coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Weeks Wholsale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Gareth Fryer
  • Patent number: PP13302
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Grue-TiB 05’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; and purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Theodorus P. M. Grünewald
  • Patent number: PP13313
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckahearn’, characterized by its inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves with red-colored petioles; uniform and mounded plant habit; early flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP13318
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckalaric’, characterized by its large inflorescences with pink-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and mounded plant habit; early flowering; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Patent number: PP13319
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having a vigorous, upright growth habit; large clusters of medium-sized flowers; a strong clove scent that degrades to a strong musk; dark green, healthy foliage; profusion of small prickles on flowering wood; and an ability to own root easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Patent number: PP13322
    Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering Salvia plant with deep violet colored flowers and dwarf growth habit suitable for potting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Haussermann Stauden & Geholze GBR
    Inventor: Martin Häussermann