Patents by Inventor Leanne M. Kenealy

Leanne M. Kenealy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cercis Plant Named 'NC2014-5'
    Publication number: 20230125069
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2014-5’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of light-purplish-pink-colored flowers. Small, green colored foliage which aligns in an attractive overlapping pattern along the stem is formed and moderately slow growing, upright, dwarf growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • Cercis Plant Named ‘NC2017-9’
    Publication number: 20230125066
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-9’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its purple-colored flowers, small and green colored foliage which exhibits an attractive burgundy tint on newly emerging leaves, and moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • Cercis Plant Named 'NC2017-6'
    Publication number: 20230125067
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-6’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety produce small and purple-colored foliage. The new variety is moderately vigorous. Plants of the new variety exhibit a highly branched, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • Cercis Plant Named 'NC2014-10'
    Publication number: 20230125065
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2014-10’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of bright, purple-colored flowers. Plants of the new variety exhibit golden colored, semi-glossy foliage that transitions to green as it ages, and provide moderately vigorous, semi-upright, and semi-compact growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • Cercis Plant Named 'NC2017-8'
    Publication number: 20230125068
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-8’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety provide purple-colored flowers and exhibit small and purple colored foliage. The new variety displays a moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping and compact growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • Peach plant named ‘NCPeach-6’
    Patent number: PP34261
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental peach plant, referred to by its variety name, ‘NCPeach-6’, is disclosed. The new cultivar forms double red-colored flowers. Dark purple-colored foliage is exhibited. Moderately slow, dwarf and globose growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • plant named ‘NC2014-5’
    Patent number: PP35079
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2014-5’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of light-purplish-pink-colored flowers. Small, green colored foliage which aligns in an attractive overlapping pattern along the stem is formed and moderately slow growing, upright, dwarf growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • plant named ‘NC2014-10’
    Patent number: PP35080
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2014-10’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of bright, purple-colored flowers. Plants of the new variety exhibit golden colored, semi-glossy foliage that transitions to green as it ages, and provide moderately vigorous, semi-upright, and semi-compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • plant named ‘NC2017-6’
    Patent number: PP35279
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-6’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety produce small and purple-colored foliage. The new variety is moderately vigorous. Plants of the new variety exhibit a highly branched, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • plant named ‘NC2017-9’
    Patent number: PP35634
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-9’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its purple-colored flowers, small and green colored foliage which exhibits an attractive moderate reddish orange color on newly emerging leaves, and moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping, and compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy
  • plant named ‘NC2017-8’
    Patent number: PP35832
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-8’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety provide purple-colored flowers and exhibit small and purple colored foliage. The new variety displays a moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping and compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dennis Werner, Leanne M. Kenealy