Patents by Inventor Naoto Takamura

Naoto Takamura 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).

  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviobu’
    Patent number: PP17676
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviobu’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; single violet-colored flowers with long peduncles; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Verbena plant named ‘Sunmariburare’
    Patent number: PP17737
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Sunmariburare’, characterized by its trailing and decumbent plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; attractive light red-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long-lasting flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Yasunori Yomo, Naoto Takamura
  • Verbena plant named ‘Sunvivaho’
    Patent number: PP17785
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Sunvivaho’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy plant form; white-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long-lasting flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Tomoya Misato, Naoto Takamura, Shutaro Tatsumi
  • Verbena plant named ‘Suntapisofpi’
    Patent number: PP18596
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Suntapisofpi’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and intense purple-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • 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
  • Verbena plant named ‘Survivasamo’
    Patent number: PP18769
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena planting having a semi-erect growth habit. The new Verbena plant has abundant branching, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are formed in profusion in a spike and the petals display a deep purplish pink color. The blooming period is from April to November, and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to heat, high resistance to rain, pests and disease, particularly powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Tomoya Misato
  • Verbena plant named ‘Suntapipa’
    Patent number: PP18963
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Suntapipa’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and intense violet-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd
    Inventors: Yasunori Yomo, Naoto Takamura
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunvioda’
    Patent number: PP19237
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunvioda’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and yellow orange-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviolemo’
    Patent number: PP20132
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolemo’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviotama’
    Patent number: PP20135
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviotama’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and white and yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapu’
    Patent number: PP20259
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviolabu’
    Patent number: PP20264
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolabu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapuho’
    Patent number: PP20285
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapuho’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple and white bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • plant named ‘Sunviofuji’
    Patent number: PP20438
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviofuji’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light and dark lavender-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • plant named ‘Sunnichipink’
    Patent number: PP20523
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Catharanthus plant named ‘Sunnichipink’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large light red purple-colored flowers with darker red purple-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Takuro Ishihara
  • plant named ‘Sunnichihoho’
    Patent number: PP20541
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Catharanthus plant named ‘Sunnichihoho’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large pinkish white-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Takuro Ishihara
  • plant named ‘Sunnichiroro’
    Patent number: PP20559
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Catharanthus plant named ‘Sunnichiroro’, characterized by its trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Takuro Ishihara
  • plant named ‘Sunviopoki’
    Patent number: PP21332
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopoki’, characterized by its trailing and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and blue and yellow bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • plant named ‘Sunviocoba’
    Patent number: PP21647
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviocoba’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • plant named ‘Sunviopinho’
    Patent number: PP22120
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopinho’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple violet and white bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura