Patents Examined by Anne Marie Grünberg
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fislulu’
    Patent number: PP12228
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fislulu’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of large, deep burgundy, double flowers in uniformly shaped inflorescence, intense green and distinctly zoned foliage, good branching ability, moderate vigorous growth, and medium spring flower response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fisrocky Dark Red’
    Patent number: PP12237
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fisrocky Dark Red’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bright red semi-double flowers; large inflorescence; dark green, slightly zoned foliage; moderately vigorous growth; and medium-early flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Blush Pink’
    Patent number: PP12255
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Blush Pink, characterized by its blush pink flower color, large flower diameter, solid dark green leaves, early flowering, long-lasting flowering, and highly self-branching and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Begonia plant named ‘Denver Lace’
    Patent number: PP12260
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Denver Lace’, characterized by its uniform growth habit; moderate plant vigor; no requirement for winter dormancy; and interesting and attractive leaf coloration and pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fistangoli’
    Patent number: PP12274
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fistangoli’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bright-purple flower color; huge umbels on strong, dark-red peduncles borne well above the foliage; dark green foliage with weak zonation; and low, compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Lavender’
    Patent number: PP12278
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Lavender, characterized by its lavender flower color, large flower diameter, dark green leaves, early flowering, long-lasting flowering, self-branching and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Deep Orange’
    Patent number: PP12281
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Deep Orange, characterized by its vibrant and rich orange flower color, deep green leaves, early flowering, long-lasting flowering, self-branching and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Salmon’
    Patent number: PP12289
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Salmon, characterized by its salmon-orange flower color, large flower diameter, bright green leaves, continuous, and long-lasting flowering, self-branching and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jagan N. Sharma
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Purple’
    Patent number: PP12291
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Purple, characterized by its deep red-purple flower color, large flower diameter, bright green leaves, continuous, and long-lasting flowering, self-branching and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Begonia plant named ‘Bacchus’
    Patent number: PP12293
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Bacchus’, characterized by its compact and freely branching plant habit; fully double intense red flowers that are about 6 to 8 cm in diameter; short peduncles and short pedicels; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Koppe Veredeling B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fiscoral’
    Patent number: PP12295
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fiscoral’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of orange-red flower color, double flower form, compact, rounded inflorescence, intense green foliage with slight zonation, and moderately vigorous growth, in combination with a well-branched and uniformly developed plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Grapevine-neptune cultivar
    Patent number: PP12302
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine variety which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of Arkansas Selection 1562 (non-patented) and Arkansas Selection 1704 (non patented) are provided. This new grapevine variety can be distinguished by its attractive yellow-green seedless fruit, excellent sweet fruity flavor, resistance to fruit cracking, and large attractive clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: University of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James Norman Moore
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fislunova’
    Patent number: PP12329
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Fislunova’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of white, double flowers in compact, semi-spherically shaped inflorescence, medium green foliage with slight zonation, early to medium flowering response, and moderately compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Plorfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Hot Lava’
    Patent number: PP12345
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Hot Lava, characterized by its red-orange flower color, deep green leaves, early flowering, long-lasting flowering, self-branching and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Waller Genetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jagan N. Sharma
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Salmon Pink Swirls’
    Patent number: PP12346
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Salmon Pink Swirls, characterized by its salmon-pink flower color, large flower diameter, deep green leaves, continuous and long-lasting flowering, self-branching, and vigorous habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Oglevee Limited
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Peach tree named ‘Intrepid’
    Patent number: PP12357
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is distinguished by the ability of its flower buds to survive cold temperatures that are typically injurious to flower buds of standard peach varieties during dormancy and bloom, resulting in the production of fruit even in years when such cold temperatures eliminate the crop on standard peach varieties. The variety produces freestone, yellow flesh fruit that are mature for fresh consumption approximately July 7-10 in south central North Carolina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Steve Martin Worthington, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Peach-challenger cultivar
    Patent number: PP12375
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is distinguished by the ability of its flower buds to survive cold temperatures that are typically injurious to flower buds of standard peach varieties during dormancy and bloom, resulting in the production of fruit even in years when such cold temperatures eliminate the crop on standard peach varieties. The variety produces freestone, yellow flesh fruit that are mature for fresh consumption approximately July 1 in south central North Carolina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Steve Martin Worthington, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Peach tree named ‘Sierra Rich’
    Patent number: PP12391
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which has the following unique combination of desirable features, that are outstanding in a new variety. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 7 to 10 days after shipping ripe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Honey Haven’
    Patent number: PP12393
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica var. nucipersica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Regular and heavy production of fruit. 2. Vigorous and upright growth. 3. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 4. Early maturity of large size fruit. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, very good flavor and eating quality. 6. The fruit having good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Tiarella plant named ‘Spring Symphony’
    Patent number: PP12397
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Tiarella plant characterized by unique compact form, distinctive foliage shape and outstanding bloom color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan M. Heims