Patents Examined by Wendy Haas
  • Cordyline plant named ‘TANA’
    Patent number: PP18605
    Abstract: A new cultivar of CORDYLINE plant named ‘TANA’ whose leaves are deep purple to black in color with a pronounced glossy upper surface and whose growth habit is strongly clump forming. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘TANA’ from all other varieties of CORDYLINE known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Evan David Lloyd
  • Papaver plant named ‘Ruffled Patty’
    Patent number: PP18609
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Ruffled Patty’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and large flowers with ruffled dark pink-colored petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Verbena plant named ‘Sunmarired’
    Patent number: PP18615
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Sunmarired’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and intense red-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Petunia plant named ‘Balsundarco’
    Patent number: PP18623
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Balsundarco’, characterized by its single type, dark coral-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded -trailing growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Margaret M. Hurkman
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05141’
    Patent number: PP18628
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05141’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; semi-double bright red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05148’
    Patent number: PP18629
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05148’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; large bright green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double pale yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05149’
    Patent number: PP18630
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05149’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; semi-double dark pink-colored flowers with white centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05137’
    Patent number: PP18631
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEPZ05137’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; semi-double red to red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Petunia plant named ‘PET0614’
    Patent number: PP18736
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘PET0614’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, cascading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; green foliage; and numerous pure white continuous flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Plant Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Debra Meszaros
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumthirtyeight’
    Patent number: PP18739
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyeight’ is characterized by ripening very early in the harvest season, about ten days earlier than ‘Red Beaut’ (unpatented). The new variety is further characterized by relatively large-sized fruit for the season, smooth black skin, juicy amber flesh that has a sugar content of approximately 15° brix, and early full bloom compared to ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented). The winter chilling requirement is estimated to be approximately 300 hours at or below approximately 7.2° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Cain, Terry A. Bacon
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘WEKpurost’
    Patent number: PP18740
    Abstract: A new variety of Climbing rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of wine purple coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Echinacea plant named ‘Pink Double Delight’
    Patent number: PP18803
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Pink Double Delight’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; and large single inflorescences with pink-colored ray florets and darker pink-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Maatschap Holtmaat
    Inventor: Arie Blom
  • Ajuga plant named ‘Toffee Chip’
    Patent number: PP18805
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Ajuga reptans plant characterized by its unique foliage coloration and markings. Mature leaves are colored gold to cream on the margin with shades of gray green in the center. New leaves show brown and khaki shades. It has a dwarf habit, small, narrow leaves, and blue flowers on ten centimeter spikes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Marietta O'Byrne
  • Echinacea plant named ‘Pink Sorbet’
    Patent number: PP18817
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Pink Sorbet’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; and large inflorescences with dark pink-colored ray and disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Arie Blom
  • plant named ‘Snow Wave’
    Patent number: PP21745
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Cymbalaria muralis plant characterized by its unique, broadly cream-edged foliage and white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Masao Nagamori
  • Lily plant named ‘BJM 004’
    Patent number: PP21752
    Abstract: A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (9 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (102 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact (around 12×12 cm); (4) flower sizes large (11-14 cm long 11-14 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 30 cm; and (8) red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Richard H. Merritt
  • Lily plant named ‘BJM 005’
    Patent number: PP21767
    Abstract: A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (10-11 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (95-115 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact; (4) flower sizes (11 cm long 6 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 40 cm; and (8) red to purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Richard H. Merritt
  • plant named ‘All that Jazz’
    Patent number: PP21771
    Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of Coneflower, Echinacea plant named ‘All that Jazz’, with fragrant flowers on strong stems having quilled ray petals of pinkish lavender and orange cones over at least 10 weeks from mid-summer into fall and vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Kevin A. Hurd
  • plant named ‘Tangerine Dream’
    Patent number: PP21773
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Tangerine Dream’ characterized by medium, bright orange flowers with broad ray florets, well-branched flower stalks, a low habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named “Aureole”
    Patent number: PP21787
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Phlox, ‘Aureole’, characterized by its flowers that are bright pink in color with yellow-green margins at the apex of each petal, its large flowers, its healthy foliage with a high degree of mildew resistance, and its compact plant habit with sturdy stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor