Patents Assigned to Twyford International
  • Patent number: PP15924
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Holiday’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; green-colored foliage with purple-colored striations towards the base; inflorescences held upright and above foliage on strong scapes; inflorescences with closely-spaced dark purple-colored flower bracts that are tipped with white; and long-lasting inflorescences that maintain good coloration for about two to three months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert H. Hill, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP16028
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘Indri’, characterized by its upright and broad outwardly spreading growth habit; elliptic-shaped dark green and metallic silver green-colored leaves often variably tinged with pink when developing; and long-lasting inflorescences with green and pink-colored bracts held above the foliage on strong scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
  • Patent number: PP16425
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘Mia’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; elliptic-shaped dark green-colored leaves with a broad metallic silver green-colored marginal band; leaves often variably tinged with pink when developing; and long-lasting inflorescences with green and pink-colored bracts held above the foliage on strong scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
  • Patent number: PP13092
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis Orchid plant named (Ken Peterson×Mama Cass) ‘Pine Ridge #6’ which produces numerous dark pink-colored flowers on sturdy, upright, and frequently branched racemes. The flowers are long lasting and of good substance. The plants flower early in the season and have been observed to flower off-season. The foliage is dark green and glossy. Plants of the new cultivar grow very quickly to marketable size. The above features combined make the new cultivar particularly well-suited to commercial production and marketing practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
  • Patent number: PP13146
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis Orchid plant named (Ken Peterson×Mama Cass) ‘Pine Ridge #3’ which produces numerous orange pink-colored flowers on sturdy, upright, and frequently branched racemes. The flowers are long lasting and of good substance. The flowers change color noticeably with age becoming pink tinged with yellow. The plants flower early in the season and have been observed to flower off-season. The foliage is dark green and glossy. Plants of the new cultivar grow very quickly to marketable size. The above features combined make the new cultivar particularly well-suited to commercial production and marketing practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
  • Patent number: PP13207
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis Orchid plant named (Golden Buddha×Pearlie) ‘Pine Ridge-A’ which produces flowers which are pastel yellow with pink centers and orange red labellum. The flowers are carried on short, sturdy, and upright racemes. The flowers are long lasting. The foliage is compact, very dark green, and glossy. Plants of the new cultivar grow quickly to marketable size. The above features combined make the new cultivar particularly well-suited to commercial production and marketing practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
  • Patent number: PP17574
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘TWYCA0018’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; freely basally branching habit; and elliptic-shaped leaves with alternating dark and light green-colored chevrons and double-ringed dark green-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
  • Patent number: PP17673
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘TWYAG0003’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant form; vigorous growth habit; freely clumping habit; full, dense and bushy appearance; leaf surfaces green in color with pink-colored midribs and random spots and blotches; and pink-colored leaf petioles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
  • Patent number: PP13654
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Esquire’, characterized by it upright and outwardly arching plant habit; small stature; dark green-colored foliage that is flushed or streaked with purple; inflorescences held upright and above foliage on strong scapes; inflorescences with closely-spaced bright red-colored flower bracts and tipped with white; and long-lasting inflorescences that maintain good coloration for about two to three months in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert H. Hill, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP13670
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Valentino’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; white-colored spathes that are positioned well above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP17781
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘TWYAN0015’, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; compact growth habit; freely clumping habit; full, dense and bushy appearance; relatively small, glossy and dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences positioned at or slightly above foliar plane; and relatively small inflorescences with bright red-colored spathes and creamy white-colored spadices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP13679
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Viola’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; medium green-colored foliage; inflorescences held upright and above foliage on strong scapes; branched inflorescences with showy red purple flower bracts; and long-lasting inflorescences that maintain good coloration for about two to three months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Herbert H. Hill, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP13824
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Emerald Beauty’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy and broad dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP14199
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘White Gemini’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; shiny dark green leaves; white-colored spathes with white and yellow green spadices; inflorescences that are positioned above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and excellent inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton Lounsbury, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP14200
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Peppermint Gemini’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; shiny dark green leaves; pink and white mottled spathes with white and yellow spadices; inflorescences that are positioned above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and excellent inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton Lounsbury, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP14475
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Pippi’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves with dark purple-colored venation; flat, cordate and red-colored spathes; inflorescences that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and excellent inflorescence longevity with spathes maintaining red coloration for at least eight weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventor: Ann Elizabeth Lamb
  • Patent number: PP14476
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Misty Rose’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; flat, cordate and pink-colored spathes; inflorescences that are positioned among and above the foliage on strong and erect scapes; and excellent inflorescence longevity with spathes maintaining pink coloration for at least eight weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann Elizabeth Lamb
  • Patent number: PP14607
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘6598-1’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant habit; glossy, broad, dark green and rugose leaves with undulate leaf margins; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; large white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP14704
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Miss Mabel’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant habit; glossy dark green and rugose leaves with undulate leaf margins; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; fragrant white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP15444
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Patriot’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; relatively intermediate in size; glossy dark green-colored leaves with reddish brown-colored venation and petioles; ovate-shaped, dark red-colored spathes with whitish-colored spadices; inflorescences that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect reddish brown-colored scapes; and excellent inflorescence longevity with spathes maintaining dark red coloration for at least eight weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss