Patents Assigned to Athena Trees
  • Oak tree named 'Nightlights'
    Publication number: 20170006753
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Nightlights’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become purple red to orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named 'Fullbright'
    Publication number: 20170006751
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Fullbright’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming an narrow upright tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark purple and orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventors: John Barbour, Kevin Redeker
  • Oak tree named 'Howler'
    Publication number: 20170006752
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Howler’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and relatively small, narrow and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark red to purple red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN BARBOUR, RAMON SANCHEZ
  • Nyssa Tree Named 'Cherry Pie'
    Publication number: 20170006748
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nyssa tree named ‘Cherry Pie’, characterized by its pyramidal tree form with broad branch angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; large glossy medium green-colored leaves that become bright red in color during the autumn; autumn leaf color is uniformly consistent; vaguely ridged and furrowed bark; and production of only male flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak Tree Named 'Green Nova'
    Publication number: 20170006749
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’, characterized by its upright pyramidal oval tree form with sturdy broad branch orientation angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that consistently abscise during the winter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak Tree named 'EARLYBIRD'
    Publication number: 20170006750
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Earlybird’, characterized by its upright branching habit and pyramidal tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; early leaf-out in the spring, typically about two to three weeks earlier than other selections of Quercus lyrata; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark orange and red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Rhaphiolepsis plant named 'Corleyscourii'
    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
  • Chinese Elm tree named ‘BSNUPF’
    Patent number: PP17655
    Abstract: A Chinese Elm tree named ‘BSNUPF’ having tight upright narrow growth, tight branches, and ornamental bark that exfoliates in patches to provide patch marks of different colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Athena Trees
    Inventor: John Hinds Barbour
  • Sugar maple tree named ‘Sandersville’
    Patent number: PP19807
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sugar maple tree named ‘Sandersville’, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by consistent vibrant orange fall colors in hardiness zone 8, heat tolerance and a vigorous growth rate when growing in this hardiness zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Barbour, Anthony Brent Reeves
  • plant named ‘Nsuhh’
    Patent number: PP22951
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nyssa plant named ‘Nsuhh’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming a tight pyramidal plant form; rapid growth rate; glossy dark green-colored leaves that maintain glossy dark green coloration throughout the summer; and resistance to leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: Clayton Wilcher, Alex Neubauer
  • Oak tree named ‘Betterred’
    Patent number: PP24813
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Betterred’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming a pyramidal plant form; vigorous growth habit; and glossy dark purple-colored leaves that maintain glossy dark coloration into the early summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Hinds Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Greenenvy’
    Patent number: PP24837
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Greenenvy’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming a dense and narrow pyramidal plant form; vigorous growth habit; and relatively large, dark green-colored and glossy leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hinds Barbour, Sam Rogers
  • tree named ‘Cherry Pie’
    Patent number: PP27588
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nyssa tree named ‘Cherry Pie’, characterized by its pyramidal tree form with broad branch angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; large glossy medium green-colored leaves that become bright red in color during the autumn; autumn leaf color is uniformly consistent; vaguely ridged and furrowed bark; and production of only male flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’
    Patent number: PP28342
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’, characterized by its upright pyramidal oval tree form with sturdy broad branch orientation angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that consistently abscise during the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Dahlonega’
    Patent number: PP28343
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Dahlonega’, characterized by its upright branching habit and pyramidal tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; early leaf-out in the spring, typically about two to three weeks earlier than other selections of Quercus lyrata; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark orange and red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Ochlocknee’
    Patent number: PP28344
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Ochlocknee’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming an narrow upright tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark purple and orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John Barbour, Kevin Redeker
  • Oak tree named ‘Howler’
    Patent number: PP28345
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Howler’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and relatively small, narrow and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark red to purple red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John Barbour, Ramon Sanchez
  • Oak tree named ‘Hopeulikit’
    Patent number: PP28402
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Hopeulikit’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become purple red to orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • tree named ‘Attapulgus’
    Patent number: PP29404
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named ‘Attapulgus’, characterized by its upright and narrowly conical tree form; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely and upswept branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; dark green-colored leaves; and leaves resist “yellowing” and maintain green coloration during the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Maple tree named ‘RustyAllen’
    Patent number: PP32033
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Maple tree named ‘RustyAllen’, characterized by its upright pyramidal tree form with upswept branch angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and dark red-colored developing leaves that become dark green in color with development and bright red to dark red and occasionally orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: William Russell Allen