Rhaphiolepis Patents (Class PLT/254)
  • Publication number: 20040148672
    Abstract: A Rhaphiolepsis×delacouri’ plant named ‘Corleyscourii’ characterized by its resistance to leaf spot, burgundy winter foliage, compact habit, cold hardiness and uniform floriferousness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Willie Lee Corley
  • Patent number: PP15544
    Abstract: A Rhaphiolepis×delacourii plant named ‘Corleyscourii’ characterized by its resistance to leaf spot, burgundy winter foliage, compact habit, cold hardiness and uniform floriferousness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Willie Lee Corley
  • Patent number: PP17972
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis×delacourii found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis×delacourii ‘Georgia Charm’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,982. The new variety is unique with its dense, mounding growth habit, resistance to Entomosporium leaf spot, increased cold hardiness, and abundance of late blooming white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.
    Inventor: Will Lee Corley
  • Patent number: PP18403
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica named ‘Sodark’ found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis indica ‘Conor’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,398. The new variety is unique with its dense, mounding growth habit, attractive leaf shape, dark foliage color, and abundance of dark pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Plant Development Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Dennis Meadows, Jr., James Bryan Berry
  • Patent number: PP14388
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis indica ‘Snow White’. The new variety is unique with its dense, mounding growth habit, moderate to fast growth rate, and attractive single to semi-double pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Plant Development Services, Inc.
    Inventor: James Bryan Berry
  • Patent number: PP19073
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica that possesses unique color and growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: James Bryan Berry
  • Patent number: PP20243
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘Parhap’ characterized by a compact growth habit, resistance to leaf spot disease, white uniform flowers and cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Paradise Seed Company Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: John Robb
  • Patent number: PP20730
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis umbellata, which is characterized by unique undulate leaf margins with small leaf margins; petite petals, with both length and width being small; overall plant height and width resulting in a small and wide appearance; relatively few stamens; relatively early full bloom date; and relatively slow growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventor: John Ruter
  • Patent number: PP21417
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhaphiolepis named ‘FIESTA’ that is characterized by evergreen foliage which is marginally variegated cream-white and green, and whose flowers are light pink in bud, opening to white. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘FIESTA’ from all other varieties of Rhaphiolepis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Jon L. Roethling
  • Patent number: PP25770
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘sPg-3-003’, characterized by its compact and upright globular plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark red-colored developing leaves; numerous flowers with white-colored petals and red purple-colored sepals; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: Akira Shibamichi
  • Patent number: PP29100
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhaphiolepis indica plant named, ‘PS-2013-2’, that is characterized by its spreading plant habit that is wider than it is tall, its dense and self-branching plant habit with short internode lengths, its leather-like leaves that are deep emerald green in color, its flowers that are dark pink in color, its resistance to foliar pathogens, and its foliage and flower buds that are cold hardy at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: CAPSTONE PLANTS INC.
    Inventor: James B. Berry
  • Patent number: PP29101
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhaphiolepis indica plant named, ‘PS-2013-2’, that is characterized by its spreading plant habit that is wider than it is tall, its dense self-branching plant habit with short internode lengths, its leather-like leaves that are deep emerald green in color, its flowers that are soft pink in color, its resistance to foliar pathogens, and its foliage and flower buds that are cold hardy at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: CAPSTONE PLANTS INC.
    Inventor: James B. Berry
  • Patent number: PP29682
    Abstract: A new and distinctive Rhaphiolepis indica plant, characterized by its attractive colored newly emerged immature leaf color corresponding to grayed orange (RHS 177B-C), combined with a well branched, bushy plant growth habit and white flowers produced late winter to spring. The new plant is a Rhaphiolepis, normally useful as a landscape plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Paradise Seed Company Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: John Robb
  • Patent number: PP32786
    Abstract: A new and distinctive Rhaphiolepis indica plant, characterized by its compact, mounding form, unique branching structure, and white flowers flushed with pink at first opening. Plants grow wider than tall, are drought tolerant, and do not require pruning. Cold tolerance has been observed to USDA Zone 7B. In container culture, plants are observed to have a superior shelf-life. The new plant is a Rhaphiolepis, typically useful as a landscape plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: PLANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC
    Inventor: Ralph C Rushing
  • Patent number: PP34144
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘SMNRICS’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant, bright pink flowers, and glossy, dark green leaves. Plants have a compact, ground-hugging growth habit. The new variety is a Rhaphiolepis, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D Wood
  • Patent number: PP34145
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘SMNR120F’ is disclosed, characterized by pink flowers on elongated panicles, and light brown pubescence on new flush. Plants have a compact form, and a densely branching growth habit. The new variety is a Rhaphiolepis, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D Wood