Patents Issued in March 8, 2016
  • Patent number: PP26449
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Esm R059’, characterized by its upright and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit and high productivity; freely flowering habit; light red-colored flowers that are typically grown as spray types; excellent postproduction longevity; and resistance to Botrytis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Patent number: PP26450
    Abstract: A kiwifruit plant particularly distinguished by pale yellow fruit flesh with red color radiating from the axial ovary, cylindrical fruit shape with a circular cross section and slightly blunt protruding stylar end, mid-season fruit maturity and an average fruit weight of 104 grams is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventors: Shengmou Yang, Xiaoqin Jiang, Ying Lv, Jian Yang
  • Patent number: PP26451
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueThirteen’ particularly distinguished by having a very long harvest season, very low chilling requirement and sweet, firm berries with low acidity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: DRISCOLL STRAWBERRY ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventors: Brian K. Caster, Arlen Draper, Jennifer K. Izzo, Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar
  • Patent number: PP26452
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of average height and of upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of peaches. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are showy when in full bloom, with two (2) shades of color, also with stamens of two distinct lengthsl 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of red color (50-80%) overlying yellow at the maturity of the fruit. 5. Very late maturing fruit of good taste. 6. A very late maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Patent number: PP26453
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydrazeventien’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and large mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26454
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213904’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers that are red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26455
    Abstract: A new arid distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213905’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers that are light red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26456
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H213903’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; and lacecap-type inflorescences with large sterile flowers that are white in color with red purple-colored margins and apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26457
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212910’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; does not require a cold temperature treatment for flower initiation and development; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous red purple-colored sterile flowers with lighter-colored centers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26458
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212909’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; plants do not require a cold temperature treatment for flower initiation and development; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers with light pink-colored centers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26459
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H212911’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; does not require a cold temperature treatment for flower initiation and development; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous pink-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Niels Arts
  • Patent number: PP26460
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Polianthes plant named ‘Chia Nong Pink Sapphire’, characterized by its upright plant habit; numerous double-type flowers that are light lilac pink in color; flowers arranged on upright and strong flower scapes; pleasant fragrance; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Berbee Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Huang Kuang-Liang
  • Patent number: PP26461
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Polianthes plant named ‘CNGH’, characterized by its upright plant habit; numerous bright yellow-colored flowers; flowers arranged on upright and strong flower scapes; pleasant fragrance; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Berbee Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Huang Kuang-Liang
  • Patent number: PP26462
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fiora Pink’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are initially dark pink in color becoming lighter pink with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Patent number: PP26463
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Suntapimabai’, characterized by its semi-upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and intense purple violet-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • Patent number: PP26464
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘FLOR239431’ particularly characterized by flowers which are red/purple with yellow/green and have a purple labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP26465
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Ava Star’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white with a red/purple labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP26466
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDIPWEQ’, particularly characterized by white flowers with a white-yellow lip with purple stripes, 2 peduncles, inflorescence that is long and sturdy, narrow and oblong shaped leaves, and propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • Patent number: PP26467
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDANXOK’, particularly characterized by lilac flowers, 2 peduncles, inflorescence that is long and moderate, lanceolate shaped leaves, and propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • Patent number: PP26468
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KROUTOR01’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; large single-type dark orange-colored flowers; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Patent number: PP26469
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Coast to Coast’ characterized by large, cordate, golden-yellow foliage, light lavender flowers beginning in early July on compact scapes just above foliage and upright habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Olga Petryszyn
  • Patent number: PP26470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunbui Mirehaha’, characterized by its semi-trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large bright red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers LTD.
    Inventors: Tetsuya Kako, Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Patent number: PP26471
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘BONSCA 1160’, characterized by its compact, mounded and trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; white-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP26472
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘BONSCA 1151’, characterized by its mounded and semi-trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; variegated leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; bright purple-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals PTY., LTD.
    Inventors: Mirza Mohammed Shoaib, Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP26473
    Abstract: A new and distinct Rhipsalidopsis plant named ‘PKMRhips09’ particularly characterized by its compact plant habit; dense and bushy plant form; moderate growth rate; and orange-red colored buds and flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: GARTNERIET PKM A/S
    Inventor: Christian Hald Madsen
  • Patent number: PP26474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a novel clone of Vetiver [Vetveria zizaniodes (L) Nash. syn. Chrysopogon zizaniodes (L.) Roberty; family Poaceae], named ‘CIMAP-KHUS 40’ characterised by somatic chromosome number 4x=40, larger stomata, fast growing deep penetrating roots, and seed infertility disabling its spread as a weed. This clone has unique ISSR and RAPD profiles that serve as DNA-fingerprints, and is developed from a unique diploid plant (2n=20). The invention document details all the pertinent data relating to this clone, its biological features and usefulness, and the method of its development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Umesh Chandra Lavania, Santosh Kumar Rai, Seshu Lavania, Surochita Basu, Basant Kumar Dubey, Ram Ujagir
  • Patent number: PP26475
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘PMB011’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early flowering habit; numerous star-shaped flowers with violet blue and white-colored perianth segments arranged on upright and strong scapes; and ease of propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Pine Mountain Botanics PTY. LTD.
    Inventors: John Maxwell Craigie, Gail Alexis Craigie
  • Patent number: PP26476
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 330’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26477
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 320’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescences with dark red purple-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26478
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 300’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescences with light yellow-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26479
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 380’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large single-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26480
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 370’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26481
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 360’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; pompon-type inflorescences with dark red purple-colored ray florets that are initially white in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26482
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘SUN 350’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescences with dark red purple-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26483
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘PAS1020307’, characterized by its white-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, moderately vigorous, mounded-trailing growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jason Jandrew
  • Patent number: PP26484
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘Bkpcmpjy’ characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; campanulate-shaped flowers with bright purple violet-colored petals; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP26485
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Sunjodi 042’, characterized by its semi-upright and mounding plant habit; strong flowering stems; early and long flowering period; numerous large white and pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy Jones
  • Patent number: PP26486
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Sunjodi 045’, characterized by its semi-upright and mounding plant habit; strong flowering stems; early and long flowering period; numerous large salmon pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Sontory Flowers LTD.
    Inventor: Jimmy Jones
  • Patent number: PP26487
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3000’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white and yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26488
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3050’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white and yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26489
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3030’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white to light pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26490
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3040’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white and yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26491
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3060’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white and yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26492
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3010’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white and light yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP26493
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Anouk Deluxe 179’, characterized by its compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; durable narrow leaves; freely flowering habit; violet blue and purple-colored flowers positioned on strong and erect peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: New Variety B.V.
    Inventor: Lammert Koning
  • Patent number: PP26494
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Anouk Deluxe 109’, characterized by its compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; durable broad leaves; freely flowering habit; violet blue and purple-colored flowers positioned on strong and erect peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: New Variety BV.
    Inventor: Lammert Koning
  • Patent number: PP26495
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Anouk Deluxe 901’, characterized by its compact and somewhat upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; durable narrow leaves; freely flowering habit; light violet blue and dark purple-colored flowers positioned on strong and erect peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: New Variety B.V.
    Inventor: Lammert Koning
  • Patent number: PP26496
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Anouk Deluxe 1956’, characterized by its compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; durable narrow leaves; freely flowering habit; dark violet blue and purple-colored flowers positioned on strong and erect peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: New Variety B.V.
    Inventor: Lammert Koning
  • Patent number: PP26497
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Salvia, ‘Blue Note’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its fragrant deep blue-purple flower on purple tinged flowering stems, and its long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Inventor: Catherine Bernabe
  • Patent number: RE45913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Keith B. Giddens