Patents Assigned to Monrovia
  • Patent number: 6889489
    Abstract: A self propelled, steerable, vertically adjustable, hydraulicly driven, ganged mowing machine for trimming nursery products. The machine generally includes a horizontal platform that supports a staggered array of mower decks. Each mower deck is driven by a hydraulic motor operatively connected to a mower blade for trimming the nursery products. The platform is slideably connected to right and left vertically stationary frames such that the platform is vertically adjustable with respect to the ground, via a hydraulic cylinder interconnecting the platform and each frame. Each vertical frame includes an independently controllable hydraulically driven traction drive motor operably connected to a drive wheel for propelling the machine. The mowing machine also includes a prime mover. The prime mover drives a number of hydraulic pumps. At least one of the hydraulic pumps drives the hydraulic motors which drive the mower blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: Willis Fackrell, Bill Valov, C. Marrs Gist, Kevin Kling, Roger Rivers
  • Publication number: 20030196422
    Abstract: A self propelled, steerable, vertically adjustable, hydraulicly driven, ganged mowing machine for trimming nursery products. The machine generally includes a horizontal platform that supports a staggered array of mower decks. Each mower deck is driven by a hydraulic motor operatively connected to a mower blade for trimming the nursery products. The platform is slideably connected to right and left vertically stationary frames such that the platform is vertically adjustable with respect to the ground, via a hydraulic cylinder interconnecting the platform and each frame. Each vertical frame includes an independently controllable hydraulically driven traction drive motor operably connected to a drive wheel for propelling the machine. The mowing machine also includes a prime mover. The prime mover drives a number of hydraulic pumps. At least one of the hydraulic pumps drives the hydraulic motors which drive the mower blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: Willis Fackrell, Bill Valov, C. Marrs Gist, Kevin Kling, Roger Rivers
  • Patent number: PP17611
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Elaeocarpus plant named ‘Monproud’, characterized by its upright, columnar and compact plant habit; relatively slow growth rate; short internodes and relatively small leaves; dense and bushy plant form; and elliptically-shaped, undulate and twisting leaves that are initially bronzed green in color becoming dark green with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Monrovia Growers
    Inventor: Andrew Scott Proud
  • Patent number: PP17612
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Monike’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; uniformly mounded plant form; freely branching habit and short internodes; dense and bushy form; freely and continuously flowering habit; and flowers that are initially yellow and become orange and eventually red purple in color with development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Monrovia Growers
    Inventor: Michael J. Hynes
  • Patent number: PP17622
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Juniper plant named ‘Monsan’, characterized by its compact, low growing, outwardly spreading, recumbent and rounded plant habit; lacy and graceful leaves that are initially yellow and become yellow green in color with development; and tolerance to low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Monrovia Growers
    Inventor: Jose Santoyo
  • Patent number: PP14221
    Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Hemerocallis hybrid cultivar ‘Malja’ characterized by its unique combinations of yellow to white and green foliage variegation and golden yellow flowers that are borne on short stems about half the height of the foliage on a plant of short stature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Jacques Deetlefs Malan
  • Patent number: PP14290
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Monrey’, characterized by its vining growth habit; glossy, dark green leaves; and large double pink-colored flowers with 20 petals per flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Bruce Usrey
  • Patent number: PP14370
    Abstract: A new and distinct Buddleia plant named ‘Monrell’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; green and pale yellow variegated foliage; freely branching and freely flowering habit; and light purple-colored flowers arranged on cone-shaped panicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: Susan Turrell, Philip Turrell
  • Patent number: PP14616
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Yucca plant named ‘Monca’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching growth habit; long narrow sword-like leaves; and dark and light green variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Gerardo L. Villa
  • Patent number: PP15243
    Abstract: A new and distinct Buxus plant named ‘Monrue’, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and short internodes; dense and bushy plant form; dark green foliage color that is retained throughout the year; and relative resistance to root rot pathogens common to Buxus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Greg Rusow
  • Patent number: PP15359
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Monproud’, characterized by its vining plant habit; compact growth habit; short internode; variegated leaves; developing foliage; red and green; fully expanded foliage, pale yellow, green and grayed green; and red purple-colored flowers with yellow-colored throats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Co.
    Inventor: Andrew Proud
  • Patent number: PP21687
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘MonDel’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively long flowering period; single pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Brad Crocker
  • Patent number: PP21941
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Nieves Garcia
  • Patent number: PP23886
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Ron Damien Kinney
  • Patent number: PP25363
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Rigoberto Pineda
  • Patent number: PP25503
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ron Damien Kinney
  • Patent number: PP25915
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Richard H. Wells
  • Patent number: PP25958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Andres Alamillo
  • Patent number: PP26250
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: MONROVIA NURSERY COMPANY
    Inventor: Rick Wells
  • Patent number: PP27067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Rigoberto Pineda