Patents Assigned to The Plant Company
  • Publication number: 20240091864
    Abstract: A guide for cutting a dowel pin of a rotor assembly is provided. The guide includes a catch basin, including a first catch basin portion and a second catch basin portion, and a shim. The first catch basin portion and the second catch basin portion form a cutting tool receiver. The shim extends from a first edge having a cross-section that is complementary to a surface of the rotor assembly. The first catch basin portion and the second catch basin portion form a receptacle that accommodates and retains portions of a dowel pin during and after removal of the dowel pin from the rotor assembly. The cutting tool receiver is defined by a receiver edge configured to guide a cutting surface of a cutting tool through a cross-section of a dowel pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicants: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, ATLANTIC PLANT MAINTENANCE, INC.
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER DAVID RUNKEL, THOMAS ALAN MOGLE, II, MARCUS NOLAN ADAMS, MARK ANDREW HALEY, SANDRA BEVERLY KOLVICK
  • Patent number: PP17596
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Annette’ having large light pink flowers in a spray-type blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Oscar T. Hasegawa
  • Patent number: PP17633
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Aztec’ having large distinctive light orange flowers with occasional pink pencil marks along the petals and on the tips of the petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut
  • Patent number: PP17668
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Moonstone’ having large white flowers in a spray-type blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut
  • Patent number: PP19077
    Abstract: A new and distinct low-chill blueberry (Vaccinium) variety ‘HX’. The parent of ‘HX’ is ‘Avonblue’ (unpatented) an interspecific hybrid of several species. ‘HX’ is (a) free flowering without the use of growth regulating chemicals, (b) has the lowest chilling requirement on all commercial cultivar, (c) has the earliest fruiting of all commercial cultivar, (d) is resistant to phytophthora cinnamomii and (e) its fruits ripen uniformly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Hartmann's Plant Company
    Inventor: Patrick J. Hartmann
  • Patent number: PP19711
    Abstract: A new and distinct Poinsettia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by medium-sized, creamy white bracts, blooming consistently after 7.5 weeks of night-length of 13.5 hours or more, with a post-production longevity of 6 weeks or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP19723
    Abstract: A new and distinct Poinsettia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by medium-sized, creamy white bracts with a rose pink center, blooming consistently after 7.5 weeks of night-length of 13.5 hours or more, with a post-production longevity of 6 weeks or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20122
    Abstract: A new and distinct Iresine plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by a distinct leaf color of dark purple foliage with magenta veins; magenta petiole and stems; strong stems; and an upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Grolink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20141
    Abstract: A new and distinct Iresine plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by very distinct leaf color of light green with magenta veins; bright magenta petiole and stems; strong stems; and an upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Grolink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20389
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by small anemone-type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 51 days of short day length, pure white ray florets; a yellow disc with a green eye, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20399
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by small anemone type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 51 days of short day length, bright yellow ray and disc florets, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20400
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 52 days of short day length, lavender pink ray florets, yellow disc with a green eye, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Grolink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20401
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 51 days of short day length, lavender pink ray florets and lime green disc florets, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20402
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, bronze orange ray florets, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP20403
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large anemone type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 53 days of short day length, lavender ray florets and large pale yellow discs, and a free branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: GroLink Plant Company
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Patent number: PP21361
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Chantilly’, having a compact form of plant with well presented purple edged purple-pink center flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut
  • Patent number: PP21362
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Adele’, having a compact form of plant with well presented yellow and pink picotee flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut
  • Patent number: PP21363
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Miso’, having short stature and bright white flowers with a burgundy purple edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut
  • Patent number: PP21364
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Pink Tess’, having a compact form of plant with purple pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut
  • Patent number: PP21365
    Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Cheerful’, having a compact form of plant with well presented bright red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: California Florida Plant Company
    Inventor: Roy Stahlhut