Patents by Inventor Renee O'Connell

Renee O'Connell 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).

  • Patent number: PP31095
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria agavoides cultivar named ‘Love's Fire’ is disclosed, rapid, robust growth and improved resistance to fungal disease brought on by overwatering. Plants offset freely, producing an attractive cluster. Foliage is bright red during cooler months and distinctively red during the rest of the year. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP31389
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echinopsis cultivar named ‘Mystic Maze’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique cristata plant form. magenta and orange flowers in a triple whorl produced over a 6 to 7-month period. Plants are fast growing and robust, resulting in both improved propagation rates and improved finished plant production times. Echinopsis is an ornamental cactus, useful as an indoor ornamental plant and outdoors in warm climates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP31390
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sedeveria cultivar named ‘Blue Sprite’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact concentric, chunky rosette, and unique stem bifurcation which can fill a 9 cm pot with a single vegetative cutting. Thickened blue-green leaves, with enhanced apical rose red blushing. Suitability for combining with other ornamental plants. The new variety would typically be useful as container a plant or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP32011
    Abstract: A new and distinct Portulacaria cultivar named ‘LILLIPUT’ is disclosed, characterized by a diminutive overall stature, and small emerald green leaves. Plants are a size suitable for smaller gardens. The new variety is a Portulacaria, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP32213
    Abstract: A new and distinct Portulacaria cultivar named ‘MANNY’ is disclosed, characterized by plants that produce upright branches with rounded leaves. Foliage is distinctively thickened and has consistent unique marginal and marbled variegation. The new variety is a Portulacaria, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Atman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP32563
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aeonium plant named ‘Sun Dancer’ is disclosed, characterized by very even, concentric rosettes, comprised of an abundance of green leaves, colored marginally with creamy white, and arranged in an attractive, variegated geometric pattern. Further, the new cultivar ‘Sun Dancer’ freely offsets, enabling increased and faster propagation of the cultivar. In addition, the robust growth, in combination with the freely offsetting characteristic of the new cultivar ‘Sun Dancer’, results in the clusters at an early age, and therefore enhances production intervals. The new variety is an Aeonium, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Aeonium, Echeveria, Graptopetalum, Sedum and others. Aeonium is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP32644
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘CRIMSON DRAGON’ is disclosed, characterized by rosettes of slightly recurved slate-green leaves overlaid with an intricate network of reticulate, truncate tuberculate papillae of a frosty mint overlaid by nearly iridescent intense crimson and bright crimson margins. The overall crimson color is exceptionally bright and ornamental. Plants offset freely, forming a cluster quickly and growing larger than many comparable color miniature Aloes. Aloe ‘Crimson Dragon’ has exhibited resistance to the Eriophyid mite (Aloe mite), whereas many of the comparable colorful miniature Aloes are prone to deformation from the Eriophyid mite. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP32863
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘NIGHT SKY’ is disclosed, characterized by star shaped rosettes of olive green, with some dappling of white spots, and blushes an attractive bronze in full sun. Plants of the new variety root easily, grow larger than many colorful commercial miniature Aloes, and offset prolifically, quickly filling an 8 inch or larger container and growing larger. Due to the prolific offsetting propagation rates are enhanced. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33024
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Fire Rainbow’ is disclosed, characterized by rosettes of green leaves with margins of lemon yellow, blushing rose red in bright light and cooler temperature. The new cultivar freely branches, enabling increased and faster propagation. The new cultivar ‘Fire Rainbow’ exhibits robust and rapid growth. The freely branching characteristic exhibited by the new cultivar, in combination with the robust, moderately rapid growth of the new cultivar ‘Fire Rainbow’, results in attractive clustering brightly colored variegation, useful for decorative combinations for special occasions or for container gardens on the patio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33056
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘ALLIGATOR’ is disclosed, characterized by upright rosette of rigid green leaves, liberally dappled with light yellow-green or greyed-green spots and margined by reddish teeth, colored near Greyed-Red 180A. Plants tolerate full sun as well as observed low temperature tolerance to ?2° C. Offsets form freely on plants with maturity, creating ornate clusters. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: altman Specialty Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33382
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Graptosedum plant named ‘Sunsplash’ is disclosed, characterized by milky lemon yellow leaves, with a blush of greyed-purple. The new cultivar branches freely, and grows at a moderate rate, quickly filling the pot for commercial nurseries. The new variety is a Graptosedum, typically produced as a container plant for the patio or as landscape plants, as well as a variety of ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33616
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant of Echeveria hybrida named ‘Pink Diamond’ is disclosed, characterized by robust growth on plants forming a compact rosette of geometric pink leaves with hyaline margins. Plants produce foliage with more pink coloration in cool temperatures, and also maintain a pink foliar color in warmer temperatures as well. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33617
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant of Echeveria hybrida named ‘Angel Kissed’ is disclosed, characterized by a low growing morphology and an overall pink blush to the rosette. Plants are compact and grow robustly. Foliage grows in a very concentric formation and is colored greyed-green, overlaid with a pink blush and each leaf margined in pink and having a bright pink apical tip. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33780
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named ‘Shooting Stars’ is disclosed, characterized by yellow-green foliage with a strong fiery orange marginal flush. Plants are dwarf with abundant branches and foliage, creating a brightly colored, full plant. The dwarf plants are suitable for fairy gardens and other small garden uses, and grow robustly. The new variety is a Sedum, typically be produced as a container plant for the patio or as landscape plants, as well as a variety of ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP33928
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Crassula plant named ‘Daydream’ is disclosed, characterized by an unusual, stable, tricolor variegation, comprised of leaves with cream yellow margins, tipped with raspberry and often blushing rose in cooler weather. The central areas of the leaves are apple green, and exhibit occasional splashes of rose or cream yellow. In addition, the new cultivar ‘Daydream’ offsets heavily, enhancing production in the commercial nursery. The new variety is a Crassula, part of the Crasulaceae family that includes Crassula, Pachyphytum, Graptopetalum, Sedum and others. Crassula is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP34003
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘PHANTASM’ is disclosed, characterized by vertical rosettes of variegated leaves, with an overall milky pale lemon green shading, pale yellow margins and tiny marginal teeth. Plants of the new variety grow with a more upswept morphology, thereby reducing the leaf breakage that is prevalent among many other Aloes with a more lateral morphology. Aloe ‘Phantasm’ is a relatively fast and robust grower, unusual for a variegate. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP34287
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Echeveria hybrid plant named ‘Fairy Princess’ is disclosed, characterized by rosettes of rose-violet with margins of a lighter color. Plants grow quickly and robustly. Echeveria ‘Fairy Princess’ does not seem to be afflicted with many of the fungal and bacterial pathogens that plague other varieties of Echeveria. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP34248
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kalanchoe hybrid plant named ‘Little Dragon’ is disclosed, with plants exhibiting a low growing and compact morphology. Foliage is comprised of apple green leaves with red margins. In bright light or during cooler climates, the leaves blush intensely, becoming largely red with green only near the center of the plant. The new cultivar ‘Little Dragon’ exhibits robust and rapid growth, enhancing finished pot production times in the commercial nursery. The new variety is a Kalanchoe, useful as container or landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP34457
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Portulacaria plant named ‘SNOWFALL’ is disclosed, characterized by an overall small plant form and cascading morphology. Foliage is small, thickened, and colored variegated green and cream. Stems of the new variety are distinctively Greyed-Purple. The small size of the new variety makes it suitable for a variety of commercial pot sizes. Plants grow rapidly and begin offsetting early, enhancing propagation in the commercial nursery environment. The new variety is a Portulacaria, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP34459
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named ‘Sunstar’ is disclosed, characterized by golden orange foliage accentuated by deep vermillion leaf tips and margins. Plants are diminutive with robust growth, useful for decorative centerpieces and dish gardens. The robust growth of the new variety enhances production times in the commercial nursery. The new variety is a Sedum, typically be produced as a container plant for the patio or as landscape plants, as well as a variety of ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants Inc.
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell