Patents by Inventor Matthew A. DIRR

Matthew A. DIRR 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).

  • CRAPEMYRTLE PLANT NAMED 'DJ 05-14'
    Publication number: 20190246541
    Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a true pink flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
  • Crapemyrtle plant named 'DJ 06-14'
    Publication number: 20190246543
    Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a deep raspberry pink/red flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
  • Crapemyrtle plant named 'DJ 01-14'
    Publication number: 20190246542
    Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a light lavender to white flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
  • Vitex plant named 'piivac-i'
    Publication number: 20150106984
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vitex plant named ‘PIIVAC-I’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright-spreading growth habit, dark green foliage, dark bluish purple flowers, and resistance to leaf spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • Lantana Plant Named 'PIIL-MHP'
    Publication number: 20140208472
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘PIIL-MHP’, characterized by its mounded to rounded growth habit, papery, scabrous medium green foliage, continuous flowering, and light pink flower buds that open to pale yellow with a bright golden yellow center and age to medium pink with a pale orange center. There are no other cultivars of Lantana with this combination of characteristics known to the inventor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew A. DIRR
  • plant named ‘PIIL-SSUS’
    Patent number: PP25474
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘PIIL-SSUS’, characterized by its low growing, layered and spreading growth habit; leathery, scabrous dark green foliage; continuous flowering; and bright golden yellow flower buds that open to bright golden yellow and age to pale yellow and eventually to white. There are no other cultivars of Lantana with this combination of characteristics known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘PIIL-MHP’
    Patent number: PP25504
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘PIIL-MHP’, characterized by its mounded to rounded growth habit, papery, scabrous medium green foliage, continuous flowering, and light pink flower buds that open to pale yellow with a bright golden yellow center and age to medium pink with a pale orange center. There are no other cultivars of Lantana with this combination of characteristics known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘PIIVAC-I’
    Patent number: PP25914
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vitex plant named ‘PIIVAC-I’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright-spreading growth habit, dark green foliage, dark bluish purple flowers, and resistance to leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘DJ 05-14’
    Patent number: PP31586
    Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a light lavender to white flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘DJ 01-14’
    Patent number: PP31691
    Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a true pink flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘DJ 06-14’
    Patent number: PP31558
    Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a deep raspberry pink/red flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
  • plant named ‘ZhNan28’
    Patent number: PP32397
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan28’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, orange red (apricot) fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • plant named ‘ZhNan53’
    Patent number: PP32422
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan53’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, red fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • plant named ‘ZhNan102’
    Patent number: PP32470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nandina plant named ‘ZhNan102’, characterized by a combination of compact growing form, dense foliage, golden yellow fall foliage persistent to 6 months, no seed, and no notable disease and pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donglin Zhang, Matthew Dirr, Jinying Dong
  • plant named ‘MAD-SP1’
    Patent number: PP34324
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spiraea plant named ‘MAD-SP1’, characterized by a combination of deep pink, self-cleaning flowers with medium green colored foliage, a moderately vigorous growth rate with a compact, low-mounding growth habit, and superior leaf spot resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘MAD-SP2’
    Patent number: PP34407
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spiraea plant named ‘MAD-SP2’, characterized by its pure white colored flowers, medium green foliage and moderately vigorous, compact, low mounded growth habit. Also, for the last 5 years of its existence Spiraea ‘MAD-SP2’ has proven to be leaf spot resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘DISmd-09-15’
    Patent number: PP34753
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-09-15’, characterized by its compact, upright, and evergreen plant habit, and its ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and bronze-red in color when young. The inventor believes it could be used as a screening hedge in the South.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-24-18’
    Patent number: PP34819
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-24-18’, characterized by its compact, tight, and evergreen plant habit, and its ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and bronze-pink in color when young. The inventor believes it could be used as a foundation plant in the South.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘DISmd-26-18’
    Patent number: PP34992
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-26-18’, characterized by its compact, freely branching, mounded, and evergreen plant habit, and its ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and soft pink in color when newly emerging. The inventor believes it could be used as a landscaping hedge and substitute for boxwood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘DISmd-15-18’
    Patent number: PP35699
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘DISmd-15-18’, characterized by its compact, mounding and evergreen growth habit, and its ovate-elliptical shaped leaves, that are dark green once mature and blueish-purple in color when young. The inventor believes it could be used as a foundation plant in the southern United States.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Dirr