Patents Examined by W C Haas
  • Patent number: PP17016
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree Prunus persica, which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachtwentyone’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting approximately July 5 to July 15 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
  • Patent number: PP17073
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Bbtosca’, characterized by its medium-sized, upright and mounded plant habit; double flowers with orange-colored tepals; and excellent flower longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association
    Inventor: Henrik Kjaer-Larsen
  • Patent number: PP17074
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘White Sands’, characterized by its white-colored flowers; upright and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: AB Breeding
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP17087
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent habit and short stems. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, and a great profusion of blooms, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small, the petals having vivid reddish purple color. The inside color of the corolla throat is light purplish pink and the outside of the corolla tube is pale yellow green. The plant exhibits high resistance to heat, cold and disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignees: Suntory Flowers Limited, Keisei Rose Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Takuro Ishihara, Kazunari Iwaki, Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Shinya Miyano
  • Patent number: PP17090
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Jamesbrittenia plant named ‘YASAL’ that is characterized by salmon-pink flowers, bushy habit, and fragrant green leaves. In combination these traits set ‘YASAL’ apart from all others existing varieties of Jamesbrittenia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Frederic Yates
  • Patent number: PP17100
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘LIZA’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large red purple-colored flowers with more than 15 petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Patent number: PP17137
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica, tree substantially as illustrated and described which produces large and attractive fruit which are mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately August 23 to September 8, nearly 2 weeks before ‘Prima Gattie’ peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,085), in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Gerawan Farming
    Inventor: Michael R. Gerawan
  • Patent number: PP17140
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree Prunus nucipersica, and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnectnineteen’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone nectarine which is mature for harvesting approximately May 12th to May 18 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Slaughter, Timothy J. Gerdts
  • Patent number: PP17141
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnecteighteen’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone, sub-acid nectarine which is mature for harvesting approximately July 10 to July 22 under ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
  • Patent number: PP17154
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa plant having an outwardly spreading growth habit. The Calibrachoa plant has abundant branching and a great profusion of blooms, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small, the petals having strong purplish pink. The inside color of the corolla throat is vivid yellow and the outside of the corolla tube is light greenish yellow with purplish pink veins. The plant exhibits high resistance to heat, cold, rain and disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • Patent number: PP17156
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cosmos, named ‘Cacao Choco Sanse 35’, characterized by a very vigorous branching habit, abundance of flowers, high hardiness with high heat resistance, low susceptibility to powdery mildew and mites, large flower size, delayed bloom after pinching and distinctive red color of the flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Miyoshi & Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kaori Ichiba
  • Patent number: PP17205
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘PKMp01’, characterized by having compact, upright plant habit; dense and bushy plant form mainly due to more upright stems; vigorous growth habit and less need for chemical growth retardation; greater number of flowers per plant; large upright blue flowers, and no need for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignees: Gartneriet PKM APS, Gartneriet Elmegaard Andersen
    Inventors: Gert Kim Jensen, Per Elmegaard Andersen
  • Patent number: PP17233
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree Prunus persica, and which is denominated varietally as ‘Burnectwentyone’, and which produces an attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone, nectarine which is mature for harvesting approximately September 21 to October 2 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: The Burchell Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Gerdts, John K. Slaughter
  • Patent number: PP17234
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Sutera plant particularly distinguished by its larger blue flowers than other Sutera plants, earlier to flower, by thick stems and a growing habit that is compact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Patent number: PP17237
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Sutera plant particularly distinguished by its white flowers, earliness to flower, thick stems, heat tolerance and a growing habit that is spreading and trailing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Patent number: PP17403
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guara plant named ‘Gaudwwhi’, characterized by its big, white flowers, upright growth habit, and dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Patent number: PP17632
    Abstract: A new compact floribunda rose plant which has abundant, red flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Patent number: PP17698
    Abstract: A new and distinct zonal geranium plant with intense purple colored flowers above medium green foliage. The plant flower is suitable for pot planting and as a bedding plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • Patent number: PP21118
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘MP3’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; small leaf size; numerous small dark violet-colored flowers; and resistance to Botrytis and Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: NuFlora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Patent number: PP21862
    Abstract: A new and distinct Miniature Rose plant having attractive Red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Nor'East Miniature Roses, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Saville