Patents Assigned to Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
  • Publication number: 20230172097
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in establishing or re-establishing plant growth over a land area. The apparatus includes a supply of a growing medium and an arrangement including at least one delivery outlet for delivering the growing medium at spaced intervals from a height onto a soil surface of the land area. The growing medium contains seeds or is delivered in tandem with and on top of seeds deposited on the soil surface or deposited onto or adjacent to seeds or seedlings already deposited on the soil surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventors: Todd Erland ERICKSON, Andrew Louis Guzzomi, Monte Ian Masarei, David John Merritt
  • Publication number: 20230020374
    Abstract: A brush arrangement of an apparatus includes a brush connected to a brush support. The brush support can be or include at least one four-bar linkage, trails the outlets of the seed metering device. The brush sweeps fine loose material over seeds placed on the soil surface allowing rocks to be left in place in/on the soil while the deposited seeds are lightly covered with soil by the brush. The brush arrangement can be coupled with soil manipulation apparatus, e.g., including a tool/tine support, onto which one or more soil engaging tools mount(s). The soil engaging tool may include or be at least one knifepoint, sweep, disc, blade, or other tillage equipment to engage into the soil and loosen compacted or crusted soil ahead of depositing the seeds. Brush breakout can be accommodated by a breakout coupler and optional adjustable breakout force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventors: Todd Erland ERICKSON, Andrew Louis GUZZOMI, Monte Ian MASAREI, David John MERRITT
  • Publication number: 20210329822
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grevillea Plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘GR85’, is provided which forms attractive, bicolor flowers which are creamy yellow turning apricot. Grey-green colored foliage is formed. The vegetation is moderately vigorous, and the growth habit is mounding and compact. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby James Growns
  • Patent number: PP21443
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Kingscablin’, characterized by its light lavender-colored flowers-with a light yellow eye, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Patrick Courtney
  • Patent number: PP24595
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Kingscawite’, characterized by its white-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Patrick Courtney
  • Patent number: PP27875
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Fire’, characterized by its bright red-colored inflorescences, light green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • Patent number: PP27899
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Celebration’, characterized by its bright red-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • Patent number: PP27931
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Kings Rainbow’, characterized by its light yellow-green and medium red bi-colored, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • Patent number: PP29372
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Grevillea plant named ‘Spirit of ANZAC’, characterized by its medium red-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby Growns
  • Patent number: PP33663
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grevillea Plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘GR85’, is provided which forms attractive, bicolor flowers which are creamy yellow turning apricot. Grey-green colored foliage is formed. The vegetation is moderately vigorous, and the growth habit is mounding and compact. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: BOTANIC GARDENS AND PARKS AUTHORITY
    Inventor: Digby James Growns
  • Patent number: PP33941
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grevillea plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Kings Sunrise’, is provided which forms attractive orange colored flowers. Silvery-green colored foliage is formed. The vegetation is moderately vigorous, and the branching habit is freely branching. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: BOTANIC GARDENS AND PARKS AUTHORITY
    Inventor: Digby James Growns
  • Patent number: PP34215
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grevillea Plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Eternal Pink Glory’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, hot pink colored flowers. Bluish-green colored foliage is formed. The vegetation is moderately vigorous, and the growth habit is upright. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: BOTANIC GARDENS AND PARKS AUTHORITY
    Inventor: Digby James Growns
  • Patent number: PP34216
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grevillea Plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Eternal Blaze’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, red colored flowers. Silver colored foliage is formed. The vegetation is moderately vigorous, and the growth habit is prostrate and groundcover-like. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: BOTANIC GARDENS AND PARKS AUTHORITY
    Inventor: Digby James Growns
  • Patent number: PP34839
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Scaevola plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Luedansca’, is disclosed. The new variety displays true blue colored flowers and medium to dark green colored foliage. Attractive moderately vigorous vegetative is formed. The growth habit is compact and mounded. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority
    Inventor: Digby James Growns