Patents Examined by Anne Grunberg
  • Direct and indirect organogenesis of
    Patent number: 9699976
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to plant biotechnology. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and media compositions for the efficient direct organogenesis and indirect organogenesis of Jathropha plants, such as Jatropha curcas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: TEMASEK LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY LIMITED
    Inventors: Maria Shibu Thankaraj Salammal, Srinivasan Ramachandran
  • Peach tree named ‘Golden Zest’
    Patent number: PP28019
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘GOLDEN ZEST’. This new variety, which requires approximately 600 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of mid-season maturity, which produces yellow-fleshed fruit with non-melting firm flesh, attractive golden yellow skin coloration, and suitable for both local and long-distance shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Carnation plant named ‘Hilbeakate’
    Patent number: PP28023
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilbeakate’, characterized by its compact, uniformly mounding and upright to broadly spreading plant habit; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; flat red purple-colored flowers with a single whorl of petals; and good container performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Hilverda Kooij B.V.
    Inventor: Arthur N. J. Koekkoek
  • Carnation plant named ‘Hilmimi’
    Patent number: PP28024
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilmimi’, characterized by its uniformly mounding and upright to broadly spreading plant habit; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; salmon pink-colored double flowers; and good container performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Hilverda Kooij B.V.
    Inventor: Arthur N. J. Koekkoek
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘ORAlodsem’
    Patent number: PP28055
    Abstract: A new variety of Climbing rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of burgundy purple striped with cream yellow coloration overlaid with a coral orange blush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Early Morning LLC
    Inventor: Pierre Orard
  • plant named ‘11LI’
    Patent number: PP28064
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lagerstroemia indica plant named ‘11LI’ that is characterized by its foliage that is silvery grey-green in color with red-purple veins, its flowers that are vivid magenta pink in color, its panicles that are long, wide and dense, and its resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: CAPSTONE PLANTS INC.
    Inventor: James B Berry
  • plant named ‘1LI’
    Patent number: PP28065
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lagerstroemia indica plant named ‘1LI’ that is characterized by its very upright plant habit, its foliage that is dark with pink tones in color, its flowers that are vivid coral pink in color, its very vigorous growth habit, its panicles that are long, wide and airy, and its resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: CAPSTONE PLANTS INC.
    Inventor: James B Berry
  • Peach tree named ‘ROYAL ZEST FOUR’
    Patent number: PP28079
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘ROYAL ZEST FOUR’. This new variety, which requires approximately 550 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of mid season maturity, which produces yellow fleshed fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for both local and regional markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Melissa’
    Patent number: PP28081
    Abstract: A new and distinct short-day strawberry plant is provided. Attractive early-ripening substantially uniform medium red primarily conical to slightly rhomboid fruit having a firm flesh is formed in good yield that is longer than broad in configuration. White inflorescence is formed on an early basis that tends to be disposed above the foliage. A calyx commonly is displayed that extends slightly beyond the corolla when open. A semi-dense semi-upright growth habit is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: NOVA SIRI GENETICS S. R. L.
    Inventor: Nicola Tufaro
  • plant named ‘18LI’
    Patent number: PP28086
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lagerstroemia indica plant named ‘18LI’ that is characterized by its foliage that is dark with a silver sheen, its flowers that are vivid purple in color, its upright and shrubby plant habit, and its resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: CAPSTONE PLANTS INC.
    Inventor: James B Berry
  • plant named ‘NCVR1’
    Patent number: PP28094
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viburnum cultivar plant named ‘NCVR1’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green, evergreen leaves. Plants are compact and produce abundant white flowers in Spring. The new variety is a Viburnum normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas Green Ranney
  • plant named ‘NCVX1’
    Patent number: PP28095
    Abstract: A new and distinct Viburnum cultivar plant named ‘NCVX1’ is disclosed, characterized by highly glossy, semi-evergreen foliage, which exhibits Fall color of red to purple. Plants are compact with a uniquely prostrate branching habit. Abundant cymes are produced with 150 to 400 florets. The new variety is a Viburnum normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas Green Ranney
  • plant named ‘Smokey’
    Patent number: PP28128
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Smokey’, characterized by its broadly upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with bright purple-colored flowers; long flowering period; good garden performance; and tolerance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventor: Adrianus Verschoor
  • plant named ‘Versred’
    Patent number: PP28144
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Versred’, characterized by its broadly upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with cherry red-colored flowers; long flowering period; good garden performance; and relative tolerance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Adrianus Verschoor
  • plant named ‘BKCELFRD’
    Patent number: PP28154
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Celosia plant named ‘BKCELFRD’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers arranged on conical compound spikes; and good interiorscape and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • plant named ‘Balsombabur’
    Patent number: PP28162
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Balsombabur’, characterized by its deep burgundy-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • plant named ‘SUNOST1502’
    Patent number: PP28188
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘SUNOST1502’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; large daisy-type inflorescences with dark orange red-colored ray florets with that are dark red in color towards the base; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SUNNY GRONNEGYDEN APS
    Inventor: Bjarne Nyholm Larsen
  • plant named ‘SUNOST1501’
    Patent number: PP28189
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘SUNOST1501’, characterized by its compact, broadly upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; large daisy-type inflorescences with orange red-colored ray florets that are purple in color towards the base; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SUNNY GRONNEGYDEN APS
    Inventor: Bjarne Nyholm Larsen
  • plant named ‘ANTHEQIBO’
    Patent number: PP28190
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHEQIBO’ particularly distinguished by having shiny, bright orange, cordate and very durable spathes that retain the original color for a very long period of time, dark green and long cordate, durable leaves, white spadix with yellow tip, early and rich flowering continuously throughout the year and a plant height of 22 cm to 26 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • plant named ‘LOBZ0006’
    Patent number: PP28195
    Abstract: A new Lobelia plant named ‘LOBZ0006’ particularly distinguished by large, violet-purple flowers with deeper violet markings, strong stems with long inflorescences, medium green foliage, narrow leaves, medium sized, free branching, tight and upright plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Eric Giesen