Patents by Inventor Thomas Ranney

Thomas Ranney 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).

  • HYBRID CALYCANTHUS PLANT NAMED 'VENUS'
    Publication number: 20050010984
    Abstract: Calycanthus cultivar ‘Venus’ is a medium-sized, multi-stemmed shrub producing large, yellow-green flower buds that open to unique large, white magnolia-like flowers with yellow and purple infusions in the center. The flowers open widely, such that all of the tepals are visible, and are fragrant with the fruity aroma of strawberries and melons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Thomas Eaker
  • Hybrid Calycanthus plant named ‘Venus’
    Patent number: PP15925
    Abstract: Calycanthus cultivar ‘Venus’ is a medium-sized, multi-stemmed shrub producing large, yellow-green flower buds that open to unique large, white magnolia-like flowers with yellow and purple infusions in the center. The flowers open widely, such that all of the tepals are visible, and are fragrant with the fruity aroma of strawberries and melons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Thomas Eaker
  • plant named ‘NCMH1’
    Patent number: PP34442
    Abstract: ‘NCMH1’ is a new cultivar of Mahonia with a compact habit, dark green semi-evergreen foliage, and showy yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCMH2’
    Patent number: PP34443
    Abstract: ‘NCMH2’ is a new cultivar of Mahonia with a compact habit, narrow evergreen foliage, showy red and yellow flowers and red new foliage color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCMS3’
    Patent number: PP34712
    Abstract: ‘NCMS3’ is a new cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive variegated foliage and showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS3’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch