Patents Represented by Attorney Mark P. Bourgeois
  • Patent number: 8042430
    Abstract: A pedal assembly that provides a hysteresis in pedal force-response upon actuation is provided. The pedal assembly includes a housing and a pedal arm that has an end. The end has a rotatable drum that defines a braking surface. The pedal arm is rotatably mounted to the housing. A lever extends from the second end. A brake pad is retained by the housing and has a contact surface that is substantially complementary to the braking surface. The brake pad is adapted to be engaged with the braking surface. A bias spring device is situated between the lever and the brake pad for urging the contact surface of the brake pad into frictional engagement with the braking surface of the drum. A sensor is coupled to the pedal arm to sense the position of the pedal arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Campbell
  • Patent number: PP21822
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Pittosporum plant named ‘Elfin’ that is characterized by a small overall size, short light green leaves and a short crop time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: Faye Portman
  • Patent number: PP21982
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘Hort01’ that is characterized by dark red double flowers with a long life of approximately 30 days, no bracts and a low level of leaf drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Patent number: PP22063
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Tobudviole’ that is characterized by a compact habit, short internodes, conical flower spikes, small leaves and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP22064
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Tobudpipur’ that is characterized by a compact habit, short internodes, long flower spikes, small leaves and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP22105
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘Red Candy’ that is characterized by a compact habit, large dark red berries, numerous white flowers and a vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Adrianus Maria Koot
  • Patent number: PP22111
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Bokraflame’ that is characterized by a compact habit, dense broad conical flower panicles with large numbers of sterile flowers and green-white sterile flower sepals that fade to grey-red.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Boot & Co Boomkwekerijen BV
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • Patent number: PP22156
    Abstract: A new and distinct Euphorbia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by an upright, vigorous plant habit, bright green foliage, tall plant size and small, pure white flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Athena Mudas, LTDA
    Inventors: Walt King, Jairo Schmidt
  • Patent number: PP22162
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Beschorneria plant named ‘BESYS’ that is characterized by variegated leaves having a center yellow stripe with dark green margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Lifetech Laboratories Ltd
    Inventor: Graeme John Burton
  • Patent number: PP22222
    Abstract: A new and distinct Euphorbia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by a compact, upright, slightly outwardly spreading plant habit; free branching and free flowering habit; small, dark green foliage; and small, pure white flower bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Keep Smiling B.V.
    Inventor: Eelco van Staalduinen
  • Patent number: PP22460
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Erysimum plant named ‘Inneryrysistar’ that is characterized by large yellow flowers, a long flowering season, profuse flowering and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Patent number: PP22467
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Erysimum plant named ‘Innerywinorch’ that is characterized by large flowers that are orange at opening and mature to purple, a long flowering season, profuse flowering and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Patent number: PP22476
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Erysimum plant named ‘Inneryrysimoon’ that is characterized by large yellow flowers that fade to cream-yellow, a long flowering season, profuse flowering and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Patent number: PP23034
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lomandra plant named ‘Lomlon’ that is characterized by narrow flat green leaves, the absence of dead or brown leaves and vigorous growth in a variety of soil types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Bushland Flora
    Inventor: Ian Shimmen
  • Patent number: PP23149
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Gendiprote’ that is characterized by large red flowers, green leaves, an upright habit and fewer twines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Patent number: PP23166
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Gendipbic’ that is characterized by pink flowers, dark green leaves, medium height and stems with anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Patent number: PP23167
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Gendipdark’ that is characterized by dark red flowers, dark green leaves, a medium height and stems with anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Patent number: PP23258
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucadendron plant named ‘Ebony’ that is characterized by purple-black foliage, yellow flowers with purple-black bracts and an upright compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: John Francis
  • Patent number: PP23259
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘Midnight Martini’ that is characterized by a compact habit and leaves that are green with center yellow streaks and a dark bronze margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Stephen Burton
  • Patent number: PP23260
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘Inferno’ that is characterized by an upright habit and leaves that are green with orange margins in the summer and leaves that are dark purple with red margins in the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Fraser