Patents Examined by Anne Marie Grünberg
  • Patent number: PP11887
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckabig’, characterized by its large showy dark red bracts; early flowering, response time about 8 weeks; dark green leaves with red purple petioles; upright and freely branching plant habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Patent number: PP11889
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckansley’, characterized by its bright red bracts; early flowering, response time about 8.5 weeks; creamy yellow and green variegated leaves; upright plant habit; rounded canopy; freely branching habit; flexible stems; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Patent number: PP11890
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckacton’, characterized by its bright red bracts; early flowering, response time about 8.5 weeks; freely flowering habit; medium green leaves; upright, spreading, compact and freely branching plant habit; rounded canopy; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth
  • Patent number: PP11909
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Chicago Fire’, 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: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11915
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial bermudagrass with a unique combination of characters including a chromosome number of 2N=4X=36, stolons with long internodes and large stem diameter, improved winterhardiness, and a distinct DNA fingerprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Gene A. Bristo
  • Patent number: PP11930
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Miami Storm’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11934
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Maui Mist’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11938
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis indica found as a chance sport on a seedling Raphiolepis indica plant of unknown parentage. The new variety is unique with its compact growth habit and attractive single to semi-double, strong pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.
    Inventor: Becky Lynne McCommon
  • Patent number: PP11940
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Hilo Holiday’, characterized by its uniform growth habit; moderate plant vigor; and interesting and attractive leaf coloration and pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11941
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘San Diego Sunset’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11942
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Tucson Bonfire’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11943
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Omaha Beefsteak’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11944
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Las Olas’, characterized by its vigorous, semi-dwarf plant habit; erect peduncles; umbellate cymes with numerous pink and white-colored flowers; excellent cut flower yield; consistent flowering from April to July in south Florida; and exceptional high temperature, high humidity and rain tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers
    Inventor: Alan Meerow
  • Patent number: PP11945
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Savannah Pink Parfait’, charactized 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11946
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Seattle Twist’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11947
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Boston Cherries 'n Chocolate’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11948
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘New York Swirl’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11949
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Atlanta Jazz’, 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: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11977
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rex Begonia plant named ‘Albuquerque Midnight Sky’, 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: July 3, 2001
    Inventor: James Lawrence Booman
  • Patent number: PP11988
    Abstract: A Hibiscus plant particularly producing flowers about 18-20 centimeters (7-8 inches) in diameter. Its heavy texture petals are cartwheel overlapped, and tufted with an undulated petal margin. Its single flower form has a picotee yellow orange (between 19A-21D) edge, red (between 40A-43A) outer body which blends into a slightly redder (near 44A-45A) inner body to a darker red (near 45A-46A) color eye. The plant has medium sized leaves (about 12-14 cm in length and about 11-13 cm in width), cordate to deltoid leaves with somewhat acuminate apices and round smooth bases. Its leaf density is medium to heavy. The plant has an upright medium growth habit and a flower life of three or more days on the plant. Rooting can easily be done via cuttings and the plant is hardy to about 30° F. (0° C.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: Hiroshi Kuwabara