Patents Examined by Anne Grunberg
  • Peach tree named ‘Royal Zest Two’
    Patent number: PP28172
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘ROYAL ZEST TWO’. This new variety, which requires approximately 500 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early mid-season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • plant named ‘LANZ0007’
    Patent number: PP28174
    Abstract: A new Lantana plant named ‘LANZ0007’ particularly distinguished large sized golden yellow to orange flowers with an orange throat, dark green foliage, dense mounding habit, early flowering, excellent floriferousness, and good heat tolerance compared with control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Shifeng Pan
  • plant named ‘LANZ0008’
    Patent number: PP28175
    Abstract: A new Lantana plant named ‘LANZ0008’ particularly distinguished large sized, cream yellow to pink flowers with an yellow throat, dark green foliage, early flowering and excellent floriferousness, spreading plant habit and good heat tolerance compared to control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Shifeng Pan
  • plant named ‘Burgundy Lace’
    Patent number: PP28216
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘Burgundy Lace’ characterized by rich dark burgundy-colored developing leaves and burgundy-colored fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer; deeply dissected leaves; burgundy color of the catkins and leaf buds; moderate vigor and upright-spreading plant habit; resistance to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller; presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 258-580 in DNA; expression of incompatibility alleles S6 and S20 in the styles; catkins that are abnormal and small, and produce little pollen; and DNA fingerprints at 14 of 24 microsatellite marker loci differ from ‘Cutleaf’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Charlene’
    Patent number: PP28220
    Abstract: A new and distinct short-day strawberry plant is provided. Attractive semi-early ripening substantially uniform medium red generally cordate fruit having a firm flesh is formed in good yield that is longer than broad in configuration. White inflorescence is formed on a semi-early basis that tends to be disposed above the foliage. A calyx commonly is displayed that is substantially equal to the diameter of the corolla when open. A semi-dense upright growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Nova Siri Genetics S.R.L.
    Inventor: Nicola Tufaro
  • plant named ‘ANTHDASYM’
    Patent number: PP28224
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHDASYM’ particularly distinguished by having dark red, heart-shaped, cupped and very durable spathes that retain the original color for very long periods of time, green, long cordate, durable leaves, rich shoot formation, rich flowering continuously throughout the year, a compact and full plant habit and a plant height of 30 cm to 35 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • plant named Duranas3
    Patent number: PP28232
    Abstract: A new and distinct Ananas cultivar named ‘Duranas3’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact plant size, greyed-purple to brown foliage, strongly reflexed foliage, dark red fruit, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Chester Skotak, Jr.
  • Cherry tree named ‘JFS-KW14’
    Patent number: PP28248
    Abstract: A variety of ornamental cherry that combines a strongly upright branch habit, a narrow form, bright pink double flowers, and an early flowering date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
    Inventor: Keith S. Warren
  • Peach tree named ‘Pearl Princess IX’
    Patent number: PP28249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early to mid blooming season and requires about 400 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early to mid July with the first picking on Jul. 1, 2015. The fruit is uniform, large in size, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red to pink in skin color, and a tasty balance of light acid and sugar in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Strawberry plant named ‘YASMIN’
    Patent number: PP28250
    Abstract: A new and distinct Fragaria ananassa plant named ‘YASMIN’, particularly characterized by very early flowering, compact growth habit, and short-conical fruit shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agriculture Research Organization
    Inventors: Nir Dai, Zecharia Tanami, Sara Slotzky, Ahuva Daos
  • Carnation plant named ‘Hilrees’
    Patent number: PP28251
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilrees’, characterized by its compact, uniformly mounding and upright to broadly spreading plant habit; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; dark red purple and white bi-colored semi-double flowers; and good container performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Hilverda Kooij B.V.
    Inventor: Arthur N. J. Koekkoek
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Bkponar’
    Patent number: PP28253
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Bkponar’, characterized by its broadly upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; large and full inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: BeekenKamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘ANTHDOTFAN’
    Patent number: PP28259
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHDOTFAN’ particularly distinguished by having red, cordate and very durable spathes that retain the original color for a very long period of time, brown and cordate, durable leaves, pinkish cataphylls, reddish brown peduncles, rich flowering continuously throughout the year and a plant height of 30 cm to 35 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • plant named ‘COSEH 3090’
    Patent number: PP28262
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3090’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 3110’
    Patent number: PP28263
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3110’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘Golden Star’
    Patent number: PP28272
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Coprosma plant named ‘Golden Star’ that is characterized by a compact habit and variegated yellow leaves with an irregular green center and orange margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Peter John Fraser
  • plant named ‘COSEH 4100’
    Patent number: PP28296
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 4100’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single red purple to grayed purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 4200’
    Patent number: PP28297
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 4200’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 3120’
    Patent number: PP28298
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3120’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 3100’
    Patent number: PP28299
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 3100’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and mounding plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; single white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Heuger