Patents Assigned to Mikkelsens, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP4000
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant characterized by the combined characteristics of growth as a single stem or pinched plant; superior growth habit and vigor; large light pink bracts which are broad, thick and self supporting, with the bract head of single stem plants measuring up to 40 cm. in diameter; large cyathias which indicate an increase in ploidy from diploid to tetraploid; long lasting bracts and foliage, and by its relatively slower rooting habits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4002
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct form of impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Fanfare and particularly characterized by the combined characteristics of distinctive deep green foliage with a very clean cut interior yellow variegation; self-branching habit presenting many points of flowering; flower diameter of 3 cm. to 4 cm.; medium red flower color in winter, with the interior of the petals being light red to pink, with the summer flower color being light red with the interior fading to nearly white; superior outdoor growth habit in full sunlight; normal rooting habit; good durability, and above average production of number of cuttings at each node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4073
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of begonia plant known by the cultivar name Roulette and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of foliage which has an overall ruffled or wavy appearance and which is dark green mottled with yellow-green patches between the veins, and a hairy texture on the margins of the leaves; the leaf petiole often forms a coalesced multi-cylindrical effect at the base of the leaf formed by the fusion of the leaf veins from the two opposite spirals; leaf size of up to 10 cm. wide and up to 8 cm. deep when laid out flat; parted leaf margin with two based lobes that spiral; plant height of upward to 12-15 cm.; very light pink to nearly white flowers, and by its efficient propagation by leaf cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie Woodriff
  • Patent number: PP4101
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel Kalanchoe having fast but compact growth and relatively large, bright red flowers which are produced over a period of up to 2 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Adolf Grob
  • Patent number: PP4102
    Abstract: This invention relates to a mutation of the Feuerwerk Kalanchoe, differing therefrom by having a more distinct flower color, larger and more distinct foliage, and better overall growth qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Adolf Grob
  • Patent number: PP4103
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel Kalanchoe having intense orange blossoms of large size which are produced for many weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Adolf Grob
  • Patent number: PP4124
    Abstract: This novel begonia originated as a mutation of Ballerina, and has bright yellow tepals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens Inc.
    Inventor: Hans-Joachim Rohde
  • Patent number: PP4125
    Abstract: This novel begonia was discovered as a mutation of Nixe, and principally differs therefrom by its appleblossom pink tepals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Joachim Rohde
  • Patent number: PP4127
    Abstract: This mutation of Ballerina principally differs therefrom by its smaller flowers which are more orange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans Joachim-Rohde
  • Patent number: PP4190
    Abstract: A novel Impatiens variety having variegated foliage, light pink flowers, and a compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4191
    Abstract: A novel Impatiens plant having white blossoms and large, variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4192
    Abstract: A novel Impatiens plant having white blossoms and sharply variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4202
    Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having deep orange-red blossoms borne profusely on a semi-compact plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4203
    Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having rose pink blossoms, which variety has excellent durability when grown outdoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4204
    Abstract: A novel impatiens plant having large foliage and medium red to orange red flowers, and which grows well in full sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4205
    Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having a strong, rigid, arching growth habit and an attractive contrast between the variegated foliage and large pink blossoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4207
    Abstract: A kalanchoe cultivar having an unusually thick and upright main stem bearing golden orange flowers which stay open at night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4209
    Abstract: A kalanchoe cultivar having a slow, compact growth habit, but being highly floriferous, bearing many small orange-red flowers on numerous shoots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4211
    Abstract: A begonia cultivar having light pink tepals giving the appearance of azalea blossoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: PP4212
    Abstract: A begonia cultivar being similar to Tiger Kitten, but having shorter petioles and a spiraled leaf base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie Woodriff