Patents Examined by Wendy C Haas
  • Apparatus and methods to gain access to and extract intact immature embryos from developing maize kernels or specific internal tissue or structures from one or more seeds
    Patent number: 8916383
    Abstract: A high throughput apparatus and method for gaining access to and extracting internal tissue or structure of interest from a seed or plurality of seed is disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus utilizes means to expose the internal tissue or structure and means to separate at least some of the exposed internal tissue or structure for collection and evaluation. In one aspect, a method utilizes some force or action to expose the internal tissue or structure and some force or action to separate the internal tissue or structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc
    Inventors: Roberto Barreiro, Jason M. Cope, Daniel M. Goldman, James L. Hunter, Alessandro Pellegrineschi
  • plant named ‘Improved Mandarin Wind’
    Patent number: PP24981
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Improved Mandarin Wind’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading, uniformly mounded and dense plant habit appropriate for container production; glossy green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large ruffled orange-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers; and good postproduction and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Aris Horticulture, Inc.
    Inventor: James O. Conyers
  • Rose plant named ‘Poultc013’
    Patent number: PP25003
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Ground Cover class which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Variety of rootstock named ‘Aprimed’
    Patent number: PP25008
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid plum-apricot plant used as a rootstock that exhibits root-knot nematode resistance, high tolerance to root asphyxia, and compatibility with apricot and plum varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Agromillora Iberia, S.L.
    Inventor: Jorge Pinochet
  • Variety of rootstock named ‘Apridwarf’
    Patent number: PP25009
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid plum-apricot plant used as a rootstock that exhibits root-knot nematode resistance, no suckering, high tolerance to root asphyxia, and high compatibility with apricot varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Agromillora Iberia, S.L.
    Inventor: Jorge Pinochet
  • plant named ‘Zancetopicrose’
    Patent number: PP25025
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘Zancetopicrose’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; light red purple-colored flowers arranged on cristate-type inflorescences; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Catharina Maria Beers
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSwasher’
    Patent number: PP25042
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSwasher’. The ‘AUSwasher’ is a variety of cut-rose rose with an unusual characteristic of large, green pistils protruding from the center of the quartered blossoms, with a strong fragrance and long vase life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David J. C. Austin
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Fidimpmaxwhi’
    Patent number: PP25078
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxwhi’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Fidimpmaxpi’
    Patent number: PP25079
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxpi’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large light red purple-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • plant named ‘Sunparausupi’
    Patent number: PP25099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunparausupi’, characterized by its compact and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and medium-sized pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Sunparasupre’
    Patent number: PP25100
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunparasupre’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Sunpararekin’
    Patent number: PP25101
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunpararekin’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Sunpara 2883’
    Patent number: PP25102
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunpara 2883’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Sunpara 3043’
    Patent number: PP25103
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunpara 3043’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and medium-sized bright red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • New Guinea plant named ‘Fidimpmaxred’
    Patent number: PP25119
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxred’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large intense red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • plant named ‘Sunparaosiro’
    Patent number: PP25134
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunparaosiro’, characterized by its compact and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and medium-sized very light pink to almost white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Zancetopicpaa’
    Patent number: PP25139
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘Zancetopicpaa’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; bright red purple-colored flowers arranged on cristate-type inflorescences; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Catharina Maria Beers
  • plant named ‘Sunparayokore’
    Patent number: PP25153
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunparayokore’, characterized by its compact and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and medium-sized dark red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Zancecomfort’
    Patent number: PP25154
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘Zancecomfort’, characterized by its compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching habit; green and dark purple bi-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; bright red purple-colored flowers arranged on spicate-type inflorescences; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Catharina Maria Beers
  • plant named ‘Zancetopicsun’
    Patent number: PP25211
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘Zancetopicsun’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; bright yellow-colored flowers arranged on cristate-type inflorescences; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Catharina Maria Beers