Patents Assigned to Twyford International, Inc.
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Patent number: PP15924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventor: Herbert H. Hill, Jr.
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Patent number: PP16028Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 11, 2005Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
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Patent number: PP16425Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
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Patent number: PP13092Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
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Patent number: PP13146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
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Patent number: PP13207Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventor: Terry A. Glancy
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Patent number: PP17574Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
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Patent number: PP17673Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
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Patent number: PP13654Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventor: Herbert H. Hill, Jr.
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Patent number: PP13670Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
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Patent number: PP17781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 20, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
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Patent number: PP13679Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventor: Herbert H. Hill, Jr.
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Patent number: PP13824Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
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Patent number: PP14199Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventors: Milton Lounsbury, David R. Lilly
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Patent number: PP14200Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventors: Milton Lounsbury, David R. Lilly
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Patent number: PP14475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventor: Ann Elizabeth Lamb
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Patent number: PP14476Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventor: Ann Elizabeth Lamb
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Patent number: PP14607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
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Patent number: PP14704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Twyford International Inc.Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
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Patent number: PP15444Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss