Patents Assigned to Mikkelsens, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP6494
    Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Ulysses, characterized by its distinct deep violet blue flower color, highly floriferous and continuous flowering habits, ease of propagation and early flowering, and its ability to flower both under low light and high temperature conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP6495
    Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Electra, characterized by its bright red-purple flower color, rosette form with short pliable leaves, compact growth habit, ease of propagation and early flowering, highly floriferous and continuous flowering habits, and by its ability to flower both under low light and high temperature conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP6567
    Abstract: An Achimenes plant named Tetra Linda, characterized by its distinct all white flower color, including throat; vigorous and compact growth habit; floriferousness, producing many flowers on stiff stems which elevate the flowers above the leaf canopy; long flowering period, and by its ability to propagate well from rhizomes, leaf and stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Konrad Michelssen
  • Patent number: PP6631
    Abstract: A new and distinctive Kalanchoe cultivar named Garnet, having deep red flower color, relatively large flower size, deeply lobed leaves, floriferous habit, vigorous growth habit, and excellent keeping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP6632
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe named Goldstrike, having golden yellow flowers, vigorous and compact growth habit, floriferous habit, excellent upright basal branching, no delay under high temperatures, and its excellent keeping qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP6635
    Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Achilles, characterized by its distinct dark red flower color, semi-compact growth habit, ease of propagation, highly floriferous and continuous flowering habits, and by its ability to flower both under low light and high temperature conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP6928
    Abstract: A Begonia plant named Lancelot having large, fully double intense scarlet red flowers, vigorous and upright growth habit, thick and strong main stems which hold the flowers upright, and year around flowering without four week short day treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Assignee: Mikkelsens Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7004
    Abstract: A new begonia plant cultivar named Appleblossom with fully double, pale pink flowers, bright green leaves with no red pigmentation in the leaf margins, vigorous growth habit with good self-branching; and floriferous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventors: Lyndon W. Drewlow, Arthur Barco
  • Patent number: PP7097
    Abstract: An Impatiens plant named Nebulous, having large, salmon orange flowers, reddish green leaves, dense branching, early flowering, good tolerance to both high and low temperatures, and a floriferous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7098
    Abstract: An Impatiens plant named Radiance, having large red flowers, excellent self-branching and floriferousness, good trailing habit, variegated leaves, and excellent tolerance to both high and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7241
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Antares, having deep lilac flower color, compact growth habit, dense self-branching, slightly variegated leaves, early flowering, floriferous habit, and the ability to withstand both high and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7258
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Desert Blaze having growth characteristics to produce cut flowers. Desert Blaze has strong stems carrying crimson red flowers, tall, upright growth, good lateral branching, average flower and leaf size, and open inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7259
    Abstract: A Begonia plant named Fantasia having large, double, slightly ruffled, rose pink flowers; heavily serrated leaf margins, early flowering, long lasting flowers, and the ability to be propagated well from leaf and stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7260
    Abstract: A Begonia plant named Desire having double flowers orange in color, relatively large flower diameter, red pigmentation on upper and lower leaf surfaces, early flowers, tepal margin entire, long lasting flowers, and an ability to be propagated by stem or leaf cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7284
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Bashful particularly characterized by its ability to produce cut flowers. Bashful has strong upright branches and stems which carry salmon rose flowers, excellent lateral branching, large flower size, open inflorescence, and long lasting flowers which do not fade and which remain open under low light conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7285
    Abstract: A Begonia plant named Camelot having large, bright yellow flowers, a floriferous habit, relatively large leaves, strong stamens and petioles, compact growth habit, early flowering and long lasting flowers, and the ability to be propagated readily from both leaf and stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7286
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Passionate specifically developed for its ability to produce cut flowers. In addition, Passionate has upright and tall growth, excellent lateral branching, small lavender pink flowers, floriferous habit, and long lasting flowers which remain open under low light conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7291
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Lemon Drop particularly characterized by its tall, upright stems which provide the ability to produce cut flowers. Lemon Drop has light yellow flowers, relatively large leaves, excellent lateral branching, open inflorescence, and long lasting flowers which retain color with aging and which remain open under low light conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7292
    Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Sombrero specifically developed for its ability to produce cut flowers. Sombrero has tall, upright stems that carry orange flowers, excellent lateral branching, large leaves, open inflorescence, and long lasting flowers that do not fade under high temperatures or as flowers age and which remain open under low light conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP7316
    Abstract: A Poinsettia plant named Yuletide originated from grafting the cultivar Super Rochford, known for its excellent branching, to the cultivar Merrimaker, known for its color intensity and bract quantity. Yuletide is characterized by its intense rich red bract color, excellent branching, compact habit, early flower initiation, non-splitting cyathia which are retained under stress, and its tolerance to conditions of low light and high temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow