Patents Assigned to Enthoven Breeding B.V.
  • Patent number: PP9134
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Merilow, particularly characterized by the combined features of semi-double flowers that are pale lilac in color with a white zone at the base of the upper petals and pale lilac spot that is stronger on the lower petals; average flowering that is equal; compact growth habit with the plant growing rather wide; green foliage with a light zone on the upper side; leaf margins that are slightly incised, double crenated and wavy; short flower stalks that grow above the plant; a large inflorescence with many flowers that open at the same time; and numerous flower buds that are elliptic in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9140
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Meritwin particularly characterized by the combined features of dark green foliage resulting in plants that transport well; compact plant growth habit; double created leaf margins; large inflorescences with many open flowers and buds; large flower diameter; asymmetric flower buds; flowers with 5 to 6 petals; petals with a dark red-purple center and a lighter red-purple margin early and equal flowering; buds that form under low light and single flowers that are rain resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9141
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Merineon, particularly characterized by the combined features of a compact growth habit staying rather narrow; dark green foliage (upper face 137C) with a light and very weak (RHS 137A) zone in the center of the leaves; leaf margins that are double crenated and wavy; flower stalks that are short, sturdy and grow above the plant, inflorescences that are average in size but with many open flowers; flower buds are elliptic in shape; flowers are carmine red, semi-double and have many petals; and flowering time is early to average.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9151
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Merione, particularly characterized by the combined features of red flowers that are semi-double, elliptic flower buds, early and equal flowering, large inflorescences with many flowers that open at the same time, flower stalks are long enough to grow above the plant, compact plant growth habit growing low and wide, green foliage with a light zone of red-brown color and leaf margins that are slightly incised, double crenated and wavy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9152
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Meridonna, particularly characterized by the combined features of compact growth habit growing rather wide; foliage that is green with a light and very weak (RHS 137C) zone on the upperside; the left margins are double crenated and slightly wavy; the flower stalk is short, thick and grows above the plant; a large inflorescence with many open flowers; numerous flower buds that are elliptical in shape; semi-double flowers that are lilac-pink in color with a white-pink spot on the upper face of the lower flower petals; lower surface of the petals is 68D near the margin with a large white center; the plant branches spontaneously after a bud is present, flowering time is early and the plant flowers equally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9156
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Meriking, particularly characterized by the combined features of red flowers that are semi-double, elliptic flower buds, average flowering time and uniform flowering; inflorescence is open with big flowers; red green to dark at top pedicels; compact plant growth habit; dark green and small foliage and leaf margins that are very slightly incised and double crenated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9157
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Merihoney, particularly characterized by the combined features of single red flowers, asymmetric flower buds, large inflorescence with many open flowers; relatively long and dark red pedicels; compact plant growth habit; dark green foliage with a light zone on the upper side; leaf margins that are double crenated and slightly incised; flowering is early and uniform and the flowers are strongly rain resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP9195
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium named Merisweet particularly characterized by the combined features of semi-double flowers that are pale lilac with a dark center on the upper face and white on the lower face, elliptic flower buds, early and uniform flowering, inflorescences with big open flowers; relatively long flower pedicels which are green in color; short and thick and flower stems that extend above the plant; compact growth habit; green foliage with a light zone on the upper side, and leaf margins that are double crenated and slightly wavy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP10245
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Meririco`, characterized by its rounded, initially upright, then pendant growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; freely branching plant habit; fast rooting; medium green foliage color with distinct zonation pattern; numerous peduncles with seven to twelve flowers per umbel; semi-double red and dark pink flowers; and good weather and stress tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP10261
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Meripino`, characterized by its rounded and upright growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; medium green foliage color with distinct zonation pattern; large umbels with about 30 flowers per umbel; semi-double medium pink flowers; and good weather and stress tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP10265
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named `Merilady`, characterized by its rounded and upright growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; medium green foliage color with distinct zonation; large umbels with about 25 flowers per umbel; semi-double dark hot pink flowers; and good weather and stress tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding, B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP10266
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named `Meriblue`, characterized by its compact plant habit; initially upright, then pendant growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; medium green foliage color; numerous peduncles with six to eight flowers per umbel; large, semi-double dark hot pink flowers; and good weather and stress tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP10267
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named `Meriflame`, characterized by its compact, rounded and upright growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; medium green foliage color with distinct zonation; large umbels with about 25 flowers per umbel; semi-double dark orange red flowers that do not burn under high light; and good weather and stress tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP10288
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Merifestival`, characterized by its rounded upright growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; freely branching plant habit; fast rooting; medium green foliage color; numerous peduncles with four to six flowers per umbel; large double lilac flowers; and good weather and stress tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP11024
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Geranium plant named `Merisnow`, characterized by its rounded and compact growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; dark green foliage color with distinct zonation pattern; numerous peduncles with ten to twelve flowers per umbel; semi-double pure white flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven
  • Patent number: PP11115
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ivy Geranium plant named `Meritropical`, characterized by its rounded, initially upright, then pendant growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; medium green foliage color; numerous peduncles with 12 to 15 flowers per umbel; semi-double faint pink flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Enthoven Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Adrianus W. M. Enthoven