Patents Assigned to Monrovia Nursery Company
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Patent number: 11805741Abstract: A mobile, self-powered, horticultural processing unit capable of facilitating the processing of a large number of plants, is disclosed. In particular a modular unit with a multi-level configuration and a compact footprint capable of performing a variety of different horticultural operations is the subject of present embodiments. The unit may utilize a wheel and suspension assembly attached to a hydraulic lift and towing hardware which permits the unit to be towed as a trailer. The unit may comprise a plurality of conveying platforms which permit access by a forklift, as to allow many plants to be input and removed from the unit at once. The unit may assist in the fully or partially automated pruning, canning, fertilizing, treating, and spacing of plants potted in individual containers. Collectively, the cost and labor involved with growing and maintaining plants in the field may be greatly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventors: Charles Marrs Gist, Daniel Jaquith, Fernando Lopez, Joshua Zaik
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Patent number: PP21941Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘Monnieves’, characterized by its compact, upright and open plant form; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; dark burgundy-colored developing stems; dark green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Nieves Garcia
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Patent number: PP23886Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cedar tree named ‘Monkinn’, characterized by its compact and low spreading plant habit; relatively slow-growing growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; young leaves that are greyed yellow in color becoming golden yellow with development and maintaining the golden yellow coloration throughout the winter; and leaves that are resistant to sun-burning.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company, Inc.Inventor: Ron Damien Kinney
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Patent number: PP25363Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘MonPin’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; pyramidal plant form; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form; developing leaves are golden yellow to light yellow green in color becoming darker green with development; and good winter hardiness.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Rigoberto Pineda
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Patent number: PP25503Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tsuga plant named ‘MonKinn’, characterized by its compact, upright to arching and mounding plant habit; vigorous and moderately fast-growing growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; bright yellow green-colored developing leaves; and tolerance to full sunlight conditions.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Ron Damien Kinney
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Patent number: PP25915Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Laurus plant named ‘MonRik’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; fragrant dark green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard H. Wells
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Patent number: PP25958Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘MonLisa’, characterized by its medium-sized plant with uniformly mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; medium bluish green-colored leaves with wide creamy white-colored borders; pale lavender-colored flowers positioned on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Andres Alamillo
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Patent number: PP26250Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lithodora plant named ‘MonRik’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; green and creamy white-colored variegated leaves; bright blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANYInventor: Rick Wells
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Patent number: PP27067Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘MonRig’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Yellow-Green and Green foliage, which changes to chocolate brown in the Winter. Plants have distinctive tight, upright growth habit. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Rigoberto Pineda
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Patent number: PP27468Abstract: A new and distinct Tsuga cultivar named ‘MonJers’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Yellow-Orange winter foliage. Plants have a distinctive upright, pyramidal growth habit. The new cultivar is a Tsuga, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Ron D. Kinney
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Patent number: PP27505Abstract: A new and distinct Polyspora cultivar named ‘MonSaPaRuby’ is disclosed, characterized by very glossy, dark green leaves with a unique Greyed-Red and Greyed-Orange coloration to the new foliage and stems. Plants have a distinctive upright habit. The new cultivar is a Polyspora, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP28082Abstract: A new and distinct Juniperus cultivar named ‘MonGeo’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Yellow 5A foliage patches and Greyed-Purple winter foliage. The new cultivar is a Juniperus horizaontalis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Ron D. Kinney
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Patent number: PP28549Abstract: A new and distinct Mahonia cultivar named ‘MONRWS’ is disclosed, characterized by greyed-purple fall foliage, yellow green Spring foliage and purple berries. The new variety is a Mahonia, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Rick Wells
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Patent number: PP28725Abstract: A new and distinct Daphne cultivar named ‘MonStrk’ is disclosed, characterized by variegated leaves with a distinctive large yellow margin. Foliage is distinctively elongated. The new cultivar is a Daphne, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Cesar Velazquez
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Patent number: PP30465Abstract: A new and distinct Schefflera cultivar named ‘Monhinschf’ is disclosed, characterized by bright yellow-green petioles on bushy, vigorous plants. ‘Monhinschf’ grows quickly, propagates easily and tolerates cold temperatures. The new variety is a Schefflera taiwaniana, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental garden or container plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP30596Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘MONPULSEL’ is disclosed, characterized by broad foliage which is noticeably thicker and more rigid than typical. Plants are strongly upright with compact growth. Branching is excellent, with strong branches produced, holding inflorescences at a more upright position. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant for containers or gardens.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP31107Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus plant named ‘MONARONE’ is disclosed, characterized by reduced flower and fruit production on compact plants. Foliage is distinctively short and has less susceptibility to shot hole disease. The new cultivar is a Prunus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Cesar Velazquez
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Patent number: PP32350Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pinus mugo named ‘MonJaw’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounding form, bright green winter color, and long needles. The new cultivar is a Pinus, typically suited for ornamental use.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP34247Abstract: A new and distinct Bougainvillea plant named ‘Monharr’ is disclosed, characterized by dark burgundy-colored new growth, burgundy-colored bracts, an upright growth habit, and abundant flowers. The new variety is a Bougainvillea, typically produced as an ornamental plant.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company Inc.Inventor: Tracy Harrison
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Patent number: PP35217Abstract: A new and distinct Daphne cultivar named ‘MONZULZAY’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive wide bright yellow margin on the foliage. This yellow margin is exceptionally stable and reproduced consistently. The new cultivar is a Daphne, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Cesar P. Velazquez