Spathiphyllum Patents (Class PLT/364)
  • Patent number: PP15476
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Carlos’, characterized by its compact, bushy, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; white-colored spathes and creamy white-colored spadices that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: W.A.J. Brouwer Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus A. J. Brouwer
  • Patent number: PP15649
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Power Petite’, characterized by its compact, symmetrical, bushy, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; relatively small stature, suitable for 10 to 15-cm containers; vigorous and freely clumping growth habit; glossy dark green leaves; early and freely flowering habit; white-colored spathes that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Patent number: PP15713
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Junior’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; broad dark green-colored leaves; white-colored spathes and creamy white-colored spadices that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: W.A. J. Brouwer Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus A. J. Brouwer
  • Patent number: PP16004
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Nr. 256’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; white-colored spathes and creamy white-colored spadices that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Braam Young Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Otto Jan Robert Van Andel
  • Patent number: PP16005
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Jetson’ that is characterized by dark green leaves, a white spathe, a white spadix and a bushy habit with dense foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Inventor: Wim A. J. Brouwer
  • Patent number: PP16422
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Mara’ that is characterized by upright strong leaves with undulate margins, minimal shoots and consistent flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Cornelis
  • Patent number: PP16729
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Improbra’ that is characterized by white spathes and dark green, glossy leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel Cornelis
  • Patent number: PP12835
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Double Take’, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; early, continuous and freely flowering habit; fragrant inflorescences; pure white spathes that are positioned well above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; long-lasting spathes; and relative tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP12889
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Florida Beauty’ characterized by its large size and its large, elliptic, white spathes which are held well-above the foliage. The foliage of ‘Florida Beauty’ is dark-green, glossy and supple. Plants of ‘Florida Beauty’ are easy to grow and are tolerant of temperature extremes without damage to the foliage. The new cultivar is particularly well-adapted to, and durable in, indoor/interior scape conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly, Randy L. Allamand
  • Patent number: PP13016
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Maria’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; large and broad glossy dark green leaves with slightly undulate leaf margins and thick petioles; rapid growth rate; and large pure white spathes that are positioned well above the foliage on strong, thick and erect peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP13114
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Piccolino II’, characterized by its very compact plant habit; dark green, shiny leaves; very freely clumping, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering; numerous white spathes that are positioned at or above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles and long-lasting spathes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Milestone Agriculture, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Cornelis
  • Patent number: PP13256
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum is provided. It is a medium size plant, suitable for production in 15-cm to 25-cm containers, with moderately vigorous growth; symmetrical growth habit; wide, thick, exceptionally dark green and glossy leaves. Relatively large spathes with green veins on the back side are held at a moderate distance from foliage. No pollen observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Olgesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Patent number: PP13283
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum is provided. It is a large, relatively narrow plant, suitable for production in 20-cm and larger containers, with vigorous growth; upright and symmetrical growth habit; large, thick, ribbed, dark green and glossy leaves. Very large spathes are held relatively close to foliage on thick, strong, straight peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Patent number: PP13670
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Valentino’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; white-colored spathes that are positioned well above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP13718
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum plant named ‘54905’ characterized by early shoot production, dark green leaves, round inflorescences, high inflorescence production, and compact plant size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Pothos Plant B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP13824
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Emerald Beauty’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy and broad dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP13956
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Dario’ characterized by dark and glossy leaves, high shoots, most shoots producing inflorescences, shell-shaped inflorescences with large spadix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Pothos Plant B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP13960
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Benito’ characterized by having early shoot production, dark and glossy leaves, long-lasting inflorescence color and duration, high inflorescence production, compact plant size, and good light sensitivity/resistance of leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Pothos Plant B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP13978
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Claudio’ characterized by its dark and glossy leaves, large spadix, most shoots producing inflorescences, and dark inflorescence stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Pothos Plant B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP14004
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Lauretta’ characterized by having a dark green leaf color, large leaf size, vigorous growth, large white inflorescences and spadix, and long pedicels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Pothos Plant B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP14151
    Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Corspabont’ characterized by having variegated leaves, white flowers fading to variegated, slow growth rate, and compact, small size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel Cornelis
  • Patent number: PP18372
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Roberta’ that is characterized by white spathes, green leaves and a large overall size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: P. C. M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP18380
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Silvio’ that is characterized by a good response to flower initiation treatment, consistent flower production, green leaves and white spathes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP18570
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘98216-59’ that is characterized by vertical white spathes, dark green leaves and a medium spathe size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP18571
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘98286-29’ that is characterized by small white spathes and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP18672
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘96411-10’ that is characterized by white spathes, green leaves, early branching and a good response to plant growth regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP18846
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sweet Silvana’ that is characterized by white to cream colored spathes, dark green leaves and a fast growth rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding BV
    Inventor: Petrus C. M. Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP14607
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘6598-1’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant habit; glossy, broad, dark green and rugose leaves with undulate leaf margins; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; large white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP14704
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Miss Mabel’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant habit; glossy dark green and rugose leaves with undulate leaf margins; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; fragrant white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP19188
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant particularly distinguished by attractive, highly branched, dense leafy growth habit, dark green shiny, textured leaves, attractive white, fragrant spathes and good tolerance to environmental extremes without becoming yellow is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP19209
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant particularly distinguished by attractive, very highly branched, leafy growth habit, many relatively small, very dark green, shiny, textured leaves, abundant white ovate spathes with early natural bloom and tolerance of environmental extremes which often cause leaf yellowing in the other Spathiphyllum varieties is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP14889
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Raymond P. Oglesby’, characterized by its compact, symmetrical, bushy, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; small to medium stature; vigorous and freely clumping growth habit; glossy, thick and very dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large white-colored spathes that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Patent number: PP15451
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Power Plant’, characterized by its compact, symmetrical, bushy, upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; relatively small stature, suitable for 15-cm containers; vigorous and freely clumping growth habit; glossy and dark green leaves; very early and freely flowering habit; white-colored spathes that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Patent number: PP10817
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named Sweet Pablo, characterized by its glossy green leaves that are held horizontal to the petiole; freely branching habit which gives a dense and full appearance to the plants; vigorous and rapid growth rate; early flowering; numerous large white flowers that are positioned just above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and long-lasting flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Petrus Cornelius Maria Olsthoorn
  • Patent number: PP10895
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant having darker and more rounded leaves and a greater compactness than other varieties and by having a greater suckering propensity than its parents and more resistance to the burn problems than the pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Agri-Starts, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall E. Strode
  • Patent number: PP10896
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Spathiphyllum plant characterized particularly as to novelty by demonstrating a greater suckering propensity than its parents at the juvenile stage, and producing more and shorter blooms and having shiny, dark green leaves without the burn problems of the pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Agri-Starts, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall E. Strode
  • Patent number: PP10897
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named `Vanessa`, characterized by its upright and tall plant habit; rapid growth rate; large and numerous shiny dark green leaves that are held horizontal to the petiole; early flowering; numerous large white spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and long-lasting spathes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Milestone Agriculture, Inc.
    Inventor: Wim Van Es
  • Patent number: PP10921
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named `Vivaldi`, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; moderate vigor; dark green leaves that are held horizontal to the petiole; early flowering; numerous white spathes that are positioned about 10 cm above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; spadices that do not produce pollen; and long-lasting inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Agriom B.V.
    Inventor: Chris Van Der Voort
  • Patent number: PP11121
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum is provided. The plant is medium to large size, full, symmetrical; suitable for production in a 15-25 cm pot from a single tissue culture produced microcutting; maintains proper growth habit and leaf shape at close pot spacing; grows very vigorously; branches early and freely; flowers naturally early and abundantly producing good quality inflorescences from the onset of flowering; has thick, strong peduncles and medium to large spathes with little green coloration, held relatively close to foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian W. Osiecki
  • Patent number: PP11457
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named `Sparego`, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and very freely clumping growth habit; large, glossy, dark green leaves that are oblong/elliptic in shape; numerous inflorescences that are positioned upright and above the foliage on strong and erect scapes; large white spathes; year-round continuous flowering; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: KP Holland Selection
    Inventor: Adrianus Leonardus Joseph van der Knaap
  • Patent number: PP11476
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named `Ceasar`, characterized by its tall, upright plants; large leaves that are held upright to horizontal to the petiole; moderate to high vigor and moderate growth rate; numerous large white spathes that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; and long-lasting inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Gebr. Braam
    Inventor: Otto Jan Robert van Andel