Patents Assigned to John Bodger and Sons Company
  • Variety of geranium plant named ‘Global Merlot’
    Patent number: PP11733
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by a red purple double floret further characterized by a speckling of white on some of the florets over a medium green cascading mound. Compared to most ivy geraniums the claimed cultivar exhibits high temperature tolerance as well as quick rooting time and increased cutting production with better floret production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Pentas plant named ‘Lava Rose’
    Patent number: PP15519
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pentas plant named ‘Lava Rose’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and dark pink-colored flowers arranged in large terminal corymbs that are positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: John Bodger & Sons Company
    Inventor: Helmut Unger
  • Variety of petunia named ‘Trumpet Neon Rose’
    Patent number: PP11825
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a large purple rose colored flower accented in its center with a large and distinctive yellow-white circular center, over medium green foliage. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner
  • Variety of petunia named ‘Trumpet Pink’
    Patent number: PP11831
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a large deep pink colored flower accented in its center with a large and distinctive white circular center, over medium green foliage. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner
  • Pentas plant named ‘Bismarck Pink’
    Patent number: PP15780
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pentas plant named ‘Bismarck Pink’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; short internodes and freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small, dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and large pink-colored flowers with white-colored throats arranged in large terminal corymbs that are positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: John Bodger & Sons Company
    Inventor: Soru Lin
  • Portulaca plant named ‘Bodhigcre’
    Patent number: PP15818
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named ‘Bodhigcre’, characterized by its upright, low spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; continuous flowering habit; and numerous large pale yellow-colored flowers with red purple-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: John Bodger & Sons Company
    Inventor: Yoshiro Arimitsu
  • Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizche’
    Patent number: PP15865
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizche’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and small cherry red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: John Bodger & Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Heffner
  • Variety of petunia named ‘Trumpet Purple’
    Patent number: PP11971
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a purple colored flower accented in its center with dark purple veining, over medium green foliage. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner
  • Geranium plant named ‘Sincerely Yours’
    Patent number: PP12103
    Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by the bright clear orange-red flower color with a faint “eye” on select petals on medium green foliage. Its quick rooting time and enhanced production provides for superb cuttings and for quick recovery of the bloom following wet weather or high heat conditions. The cultivar provides a relatively large floret, and an abundant amount of cuttings may be obtained from a single plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Regal pelargonium plant named ‘Monarch’
    Patent number: PP12131
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by the clear pale purple flower which exhibits a dark maroon blotch presented over a medium green foliage. The overall effect of the flower is a bi-color presentation. Its superior performance is typified by its exceptionally fast rooting and finishing time, as well as its resistance to shattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Geranium plant named ‘White Truffles’
    Patent number: PP12180
    Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by the bright clear white flower color over a very dark green foliage. Its superior performance even in adverse weather conditions is typified by its quick rooting time, enhanced cutting production and large plant size. The cultivar is distinguished by its large semi-double floret which resists shattering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Variety of Geranium named ‘Global Coral Rose’
    Patent number: PP13245
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by a red purple semi-double, ruffled, slightly cupped, open, floret further characterized by a lighter reddish area toward base and white at the base of the florets accented with a dark burgundy eye over a medium green cascading mound. The claimed cultivar exhibits high petal retention during final production and shipping with cutting production and rooting speed greatly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizviosta’
    Patent number: PP18088
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizviosta’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and red purple and white bi-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblorgbi’
    Patent number: PP18300
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblorgbi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double dark orange and white bi-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizorgnov’
    Patent number: PP18313
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizorgnov’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and orange and white bi-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblviobi’
    Patent number: PP18314
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblviobi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double red purple and light pink to white bi-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblredbi’
    Patent number: PP18320
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblredbi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double red and white bi-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizcorbut’
    Patent number: PP15245
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizcorbut’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and small light pink-colored flowers with dark orange-colored centers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: John Bodger & Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Heffner
  • Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizwhi’
    Patent number: PP15333
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizwhi’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and small white-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: John Bodger & Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Heffner
  • Variety of petunia named `Trumpet Red`
    Patent number: PP11696
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a red colored flower accented at its throat with a lighter red color exhibiting darker red veining. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner