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).

  • Publication number: 20060070154
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolalemo’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The plant displays dense green foliage, forms single, medium-sized yellow flowers with some gradation of color intensity and some purple striping that are borne on the long peduncles. The flower has faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20060070155
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviobuho’, which is a vegetatively propagated variety. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, and single, small-sized flowers on long peduncles that are violet-blue and white in coloration. The plant exhibits good resistance to cold, diseases and pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
  • Publication number: 20060070153
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolamari’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, medium-sized violet-blue flowers having some graduation of color intensity on the long peduncles. The flowers have a faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
  • Publication number: 20050223456
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a decumbent and compact growth habit. The 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 strong purple 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Yasunori Yomo, Naoto Takamura
  • Publication number: 20050216991
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Tomoya Misato
  • Publication number: 20050216992
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a decumbent growth habit. The 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 cluster and the petals display a dark purplish red color. The blooming period is from April to November, and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to heat, and high resistance to rain, pests and disease, particularly powdery mildew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Tomoya Misato
  • Publication number: 20050138713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Verbena plant having a decumbent growth habit and long stems. The plant forms flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The flowering duration is long and the entire plant remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color of flowers is light purplish pink. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and is moderately resistant to cold. ‘SUNMARISAKURA’ does not freely set seed due to self-sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Kenichi Suzuki, Yasunori Yomo, Naoto Takamura
  • Publication number: 20050076416
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is new Viola cornuta plant named ‘SUNVIOHO’, which is the first vegetative propagated variety that was developed by specific hybridization between ‘9V-39a’ and ‘Alpine Sun’. ‘Sunvioho’ has a spreading habit with very long stem. The plant height is low and the branching is abundant. Flowers are vertically oblong and very small. The color of flower is pale yellow green with vivid yellow eye. The plant has a high resistance to rain, cold, pests and diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20040143877
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is new Viola cornuta plant named ‘SUNVIOKI’, which is the first vegetative propagated variety, which was developed by specific hybridization, between ‘9V-39a’, and ‘Alpine Sun’ has a spreading habit with very long stem. The plant height is low. The branching is abundant. Flowers are vertically oblong and very small. The color of flower is brilliant greenish yellow with vivid yellow eye. The plant has a high resistance to cold, pests and diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: PP16138
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is new Viola cornuta plant named ‘Sunvioki’, which is a vegetative propagated variety, developed by specific hybridization between ‘9V-39a’ and ‘Alpine Sun’. ‘Sunvioki’ has a spreading habit with very long stem. The plant height is low. The branching is abundant. Flowers are vertically oblong and very small. The color of flower is brilliant greenish yellow with vivid yellow eye. The plant has a high resistance to cold, pests and diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: PP16377
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is new Viola cornuta plant named ‘Sunvioho’, which is a vegetative propagated variety that was developed by specific hybridization between ‘9V-39a’ and ‘Alpine Sun’. ‘Sunvioho’ has a spreading habit with very long stem. The plant height is low and the branching is abundant. Flowers are vertically oblong and very small. The color of flower is pale yellow green with vivid yellow eye. The plant has a high resistance to rain, cold, pests and diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: PP16557
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviobuho’, which is a vegetatively propagated variety. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, and single, small-sized flowers on long peduncles that are violet-blue and white in coloration. The plant exhibits good resistance to cold, diseases and pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP16713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolamari’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, single medium-sized violet-blue flowers having some graduation of color intensity on the long peduncles. The flowers have a faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP16745
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolalemo’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The plant displays dense green foliage, forms single medium-sized yellow flowers with some gradation of color intensity and some purple striping that are borne on the long peduncles. The flower has faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
  • Patent number: PP16940
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Suntapilavepi’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and decumbent plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; light red purple-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long-lasting flowers; non-fertile flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP16998
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Verbena plant having a decumbent growth habit and long stems. The plant forms flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The flowering duration is long and the entire plant remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color of flowers is light purplish pink. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and is moderately resistant to cold. ‘Sunmarisakura’ does not freely set seed due to self-sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kenichi Suzuki, Yasunori Yomo, Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP17011
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a decumbent growth habit. The 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 cluster and the petals display a dark purplish red color. The blooming period is from April to November, and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to heat, and high resistance to rain, pests and disease, particularly powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Naoto Takamura, Tomoya Misato
  • Patent number: PP17595
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a decumbent and compact growth habit. The 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 strong purple 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 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Yasunori Yomo, Naoto Takamura
  • Patent number: PP17677
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolaho’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; single white-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