Patents Assigned to Yoder Brothers, Inc.
  • Patent number: PP15778
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zip’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; small decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.1 cm in diameter; attractive white-colored ray florets; response time about 60 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about two weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP15822
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yomelody’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; natural flowering season around September 17th; daisy-type inflorescences with violet-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP15829
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Foxy Yomarjorie’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; small duplex-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; red-colored ray florets and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP15906
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yodragon’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; natural flowering season around September 7th; daisy-type inflorescences with pale blue-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP15951
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fall’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark-green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 7.4 cm in diameter; attractive orange bronze-colored ray florets; response time about 60 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about two weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP16043
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yomankato’, characterized by its uniform and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; can be grown as a disbud or spray-type; early flowering habit; anemone-type inflorescences; bright yellow-colored ray florets and enlarged yellow green to bright yellow-colored disc florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three to four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP16066
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘Cashmere Wind’, characterized by its compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading, uniform, dense and symmetrical plant habit that is appropriate for container production; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; light golden yellow-colored flowers with a faint red-colored “star” in the flower throat; good resistance to flower bud abscission during shipping; and tolerance to pathogens common to Hibiscus grown under Florida production conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP16108
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoerin’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full appearance; uniform and freely flowering habit; small daisy-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; light purple-colored ray florets and bright yellow-colored disc florets; natural season flowering in mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16110
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yotabitha’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; red-colored ray florets; natural season flowering in late September in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Wain
  • Patent number: PP16134
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yobrandi’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; dark red-colored ray florets; natural season flowering in late September in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16146
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Warm Yoursula’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; light orange-colored ray florets; natural season flowering in mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16211
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yosharon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; purple-colored ray florets; natural season flowering in mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16212
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sweet Yojeanette’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; creamy white-colored ray florets and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16261
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yomusic’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 6.8 cm in diameter; attractive light purple-colored ray florets; response time about 67 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP16279
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Bold Yogretchen’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; dark orange-colored ray florets; natural season flowering in mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16281
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sunny Yoursula’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; small decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; bright yellow-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in mid September in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16296
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Soft Yocheryl’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; light lavender-colored ray florets; natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16318
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yoballad’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; natural flowering season around September 2nd; daisy-type inflorescences with violet blue-colored ray florets; resistance to Powdery Mildew; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16330
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yotasha’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full appearance; uniform and freely flowering habit; small daisy-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; ray florets initially yellow becoming bronze-colored with development; bright yellow-colored disc florets; natural season flowering in mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP16347
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Rosy Yovictoria’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; red purple-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in late September in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith