Patents Assigned to Hines Nurseries, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP15522
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Pachycentria formosana characterized by its pink and white variegated new foliage, and white variegated mature foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Seiju Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: PP15624
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hydrangea paniculata named ‘Shikoku Flash’ having clear white mottled foliage growth throughout the growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Masato Yokoi
  • Patent number: PP15625
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum characterized by its white flowers and purple colored new foliage which matures to green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Yinger, Thomas M. Foley, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP15765
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Skimmia japonica characterized Cream variegated margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Noriaki Kogawa
  • Patent number: PP15910
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Acer palmatum characterized by red sectoral leaf variegation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshimichi Hirose
  • Patent number: PP15926
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis named ‘Smiley Face’, characterized by an intense red-orange bloom, spotted and splotched with yellow marks along the outer rime of the flower. It is a free-flowering plant with an upright, compact habit. The foliage is glossy and dark green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP16433
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Tilia cordata Mill. named ‘Shibamichi Gold’ having bright golden yellow new foliage that matures to chartreuse in the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Akira Shibamichi
  • Patent number: PP16651
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Vinca minor with larger leaf size and significantly heavier leaf substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Foley, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP17066
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Davidia involucrata distinguished from its parents and all other varieties of Davidia involucrata of which I am aware by the broadly cream variegated leaf margins on spring foliage and mottled variegation on secondary foliage in summer and fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Akira Shibamichi
  • Patent number: PP17203
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Davidia involucrata distinguished from its parents and all other varieties of Davidia involucrata of which I am aware by the dark burgundy colored foliage in spring through leaf abscission in fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Akira Shibamichi
  • Patent number: PP17466
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Hollywood’, characterized by a large ruffled flower with a red center, transitioning to orange with yellow edges, and metallic silver veining evident in the red and orange areas. ‘Hollywood’ is a free flowering plant with an upright, compact habit, and glossy, dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP17470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘ISLAND MAGIC’, characterized by a large multicolored flower with a red center, radiating out to shades of orange-red with a yellow halo around the edges. ‘ISLAND MAGIC’ is a free flowering plant with an upright, compact habit, and glossy, dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP17523
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘BIG BIRD’, characterized by a large ruffled yellow flower with a dark maroon center. ‘BIG BIRD’ is a free flowering plant with an upright, compact habit, and glossy, dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP17577
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘ENLIGHTENMENT’, characterized by a large, ruffled, multicolored flower with a pink center, an orange halo and yellow edges, with white flecks throughout the center. ‘ENLIGHTENMENT’ is a free flowering plant with an upright, compact habit, and glossy, dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP17669
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Loropetalum chinese var. rubrum named ‘Sato's Dwarf Red’, having a low growing, compact habit and red foliage throughout the year.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Noboru Sato
  • Patent number: PP15239
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hydrangea hybrid characterized by its large lacecap inflorescence, which is reminiscent of its macrophylla lineage, while being substantially hardier than macrophylla cultivars; the white-eye zone on sterile inflorescences when young; deeply serrated leaves; and merlot colored fall foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Gray
  • Patent number: PP15247
    Abstract: A new variety of Kerria japonica plant characterized by white flecked variegated foliage, yellow flowers with lighter yellow and greyed-green variegation, and slightly larger leaf size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Yuji Suzuki
  • Patent number: PP15258
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis named ‘Forever Young’, characterized by a large fuchsia-pink flower with a red eye and white veining throughout, and with petals that curve along the edges. It is a free-flowering plant with an upright, compact habit. The foliage is glossy and dark green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP15281
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis named ‘Nova’, characterized by a heavy textured double flower with a bright yellow center, yellow veins, and shades of coral to orange throughout the body of the flower. It is a free-flowering plant with an upright, compact habit. The foliage is glossy and dark green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter
  • Patent number: PP15423
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, named ‘Heartbeat’, characterized by a large glowing dark pink to light red flower with exceptional symmetry. It is a free-flowering plant with an upright, compact habit. The foliage is glossy and dark green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry Schlueter