Patents Represented by Attorney Mark P. Bourgeois
  • Patent number: 7671519
    Abstract: A piezoelectric assembly includes a piezoelectric substrate that has a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one side surface. A top electrode is defined on the top surface and a first aperture is defined in the top electrode. A bottom electrode is disposed on the bottom surface. The electrodes are formed from a thin film metal. A first thick film bond pad is disposed in the first aperture and is in contact with the piezoelectric substrate. The first thick film bond pad is in electrical contact with the top electrode. In further embodiments, a second thick film bond pad is disposed on either the top surface or in a second aperture defined in the bottom electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: CTS Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Scott Kear, Carl Jojola, Terence Patrick Miller
  • Patent number: PP20393
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, red inflorescences with a darker red center, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the last week of September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Paraty BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Patent number: PP20395
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, orange inflorescences with an orange-red center, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the first week of September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Paraty BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Patent number: PP20396
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, pink inflorescences with a dark red-purple center, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the second week of September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Paraty BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Patent number: PP20402
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, bronze orange ray florets, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20430
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by small decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, dark lilac ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the first week of September.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Paraty BVBA
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • Patent number: PP20467
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dracaena plant named ‘Song of Costa Rica’ that is characterized by small yellow and light green leaves with dark green margins, a compact habit, short internodes and strong stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Eliseo Cambronero Quesada
  • Patent number: PP20468
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dracaena plant named ‘Song of La Tigra’ that is characterized by small dark green leaves, a compact habit and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Eliseo Cambronero Quesada
  • Patent number: PP20484
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Vinca minor plant named ‘Parvin’ characterized by variegated leaves having a dark green center surrounded by yellow-white margins and semi-double violet flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: The Paradise Seed Company Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: John Robb
  • Patent number: PP20492
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Metrosideros plant named ‘Tahitian Sunset’ that is characterized by green and yellow variegated leaves, coral colored flowers and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Malcolm Woolmore
  • Patent number: PP20520
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘Lemon and Lime’ that is characterized by leaves that are yellow with green margins during the Summer and orange with green margins during the Winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Growing Spectrum Ltd.
    Inventor: Ron Steenland
  • Patent number: PP20684
    Abstract: A new and distinct Solenostemon plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, unjulating leaves; a sun tolerant Solenostemon that exhibits four colors; a more uniform growth habit; and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Tristar Nursery
    Inventors: Leroy Griffard, Jackie Griffard
  • Patent number: PP20706
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘Hort200101’ that is characterized by dark shiny green leaves, dark red flowers, an absence of bracts and red branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Patent number: PP20726
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘Hort200001’ that is characterized by dark green leaves, double white flowers with a slight greenish tint, the absence of bracts and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hortibreed NV
    Inventor: Johan Vanderhaegen
  • Patent number: PP20736
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Zantedeschia plant named ‘Captain Amigo’ that is characterized by green leaves with white spots and yellow orange colored inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Kapitetyn Breeding BV
    Inventor: Anthonius Simon-Johannes Kapiteijn
  • Patent number: PP20769
    Abstract: A new and distinct Raspberry plant named ‘Autumn Treasure’ is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program. The new primocane fruiting Raspberry cultivar produces attractive conical-shaped medium red fruit that detaches readily from the receptacle. It crops approximately ten days later than the cultivar ‘Autumn Bliss’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,597) in Southern England. The new cultivar has very good plant habit with spineless, erect canes where the fruit is well presented to the pickers. Due to its excellent pest and disease resistance ‘Autumn Treasure’ is very well suited to low-input systems as well as conventional production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: East Malling Research
    Inventor: Victoria Hamilton Knight
  • Patent number: PP20793
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Streptocarpus plant named ‘Roulette Azur’ that is characterized by a large quantity of white flowers with violet margins primarily on the lower three petals, short leaves and short pedicels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Fleischle Gartenbau GbR
    Inventor: Achim Fleischle
  • Patent number: PP20795
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Streptocarpus plant named ‘Spirit’ that is characterized by a large quantity of violet-blue flowers with a darker purple center venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Fleischle Gartenbau GbR
    Inventor: Achim Fleischle
  • Patent number: PP20796
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Streptocarpus plant named ‘Roulette Cherry’ that is characterized by large leaves, large flowers and flowers with a white center and throat and red outer lobes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Fleischle Gartenbau GbR
    Inventor: Achim Fleischle
  • Patent number: PP20902
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianella plant named ‘Dinky Di’ characterized by an upright plant habit, blue-green leaves, dense shoots with short and narrow leaf blades, a short overall height and pale blue flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventor: Stephen Membrey