Patents Examined by Anne Marie Grünberg
  • Lily plant named ‘Orania’
    Patent number: PP13866
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of upright Oriental×Aurelia hybrid lily plant, named ‘Orania’, characterized by large, orange flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: World Breeding, B.V.
    Inventor: Pieter Jan Kos
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1068-1’
    Patent number: PP13875
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1068-1’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and an intense orange flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: HEM Genetics BV
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Gladiolus plant named ‘Siberia’
    Patent number: PP13886
    Abstract: A new and destinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Siberia’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘T-200’ variety, the ‘Siberia’ variety is 25 cm taller and will maintain one to two more flowers in open bloom. The ‘Siberia’ variety is also able to maintain up to six to seven flowers in open bloom simultaneously, beginning with a tight cut stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: John O. Zipperer, III
  • Apple tree named ‘Scifresh’
    Patent number: PP13888
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the apple varieties known as ‘Braeburn’ (not patented) and ‘Royal Gala’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121). The fruit of the apple tree of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by its striped colour pattern and is notable for its excellent eating quality post-storage. The new variety matures for harvest between the parent varieties and has been named ‘Scifresh’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited
    Inventor: Allan G White
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1043-3’
    Patent number: PP13889
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1043-3’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and a dark salmon flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: HEM Genetics BV
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1038-1’
    Patent number: PP13890
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1038-1’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and a unique soft salmon color of the flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: HEM Genetic BV
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Chrysanthemum named ‘Yellow Reagan Mundo’
    Patent number: PP13910
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Reagan Mundo’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray-florets and yellow-green disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Clingstone peach tree named ‘Goodwin’
    Patent number: PP13911
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of early-season clingstone peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica) is provided. Attractive fruit is formed that is well suited for processing having uniform yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity. The fruit color, flavor, and texture are believed to be superior to the ‘Dixon’ and ‘Andross’ cultivars (both non-patented in the United States). The fruit ripens at approximately four days earlier than the ‘Andross’ cultivar. The pink flowers are medium-sized and non-showy and the growth habit is upright-spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gradziel, Mary Ann Thorpe, James A. Beutel, Robert E. Fenton, Vilmos Beres, James F. Doyle
  • Chrysanthemum named ‘Vygold’
    Patent number: PP13912
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘VYGOLD’ characterized by its small sized blooms with yellow ray-florets and brown disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Vyking Flowers B.V.
    Inventor: Arnold Vijverberg
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Valda Judith’
    Patent number: PP13914
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus named ‘Valda Judith’ that is characterized by double, pale pink flowers, a compact habit and gray-green foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Valda Judith’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: John Whetman
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Valda Isolde’
    Patent number: PP13915
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus named ‘Valda Isolde’ that is characterized by double, white flowers with magenta markings, a compact habit and gray-green foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Valda Isolde’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: John Whetman
  • Apple tree called ‘Stella Minnesota’
    Patent number: PP13930
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple, fruit and tree called “Stella Minnesota” provides a fruit having improved taste and crispness, resistance to browning, characteristic white star marks in the fruit skin and in the tree, shows large green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: William A. Cox
  • Chlorophytum plant named ‘Bonnie’
    Patent number: PP13935
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chlorophytum plant named ‘Bonnie’, characterized by its rounded and compact plant habit; dark green and white bi-colored foliage; and curled, reflexed and twisted leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: New Variety
    Inventor: Adri Hendriks
  • Cherry tree named ‘Doty’
    Patent number: PP13951
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry, Prunus avium L., denominated ‘Doty’, which is similar to Rainier (not patented) but which matures 7 to 10 days earlier and has other differences in flower and fruit characteristics as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Robin Doty
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1033-3’
    Patent number: PP13952
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1033-3’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and a unique soft pink color for mini type Impatiens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hem Genetics B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1065-5’
    Patent number: PP13954
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1065-5’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and an intense red color of the flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hem Genetics B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1036-1’
    Patent number: PP13955
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1033-3’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and a clear white flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hem Genetics B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1049-2’
    Patent number: PP13958
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1049-2’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers and a calyx-like form of flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Hem Genetics B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Ficus plant named ‘Mini Amstel’
    Patent number: PP13963
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ficus plant named ‘Mini Amstel’, as described and illustrated, and particulary characterized by the combined features of 40-45 mm wide leaves with elongated, lanceolate shape; medium green leaves closest to RHS 137 A; and irregular internodes with zig-zag pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Miami Agra-Starts, Inc.
    Inventor: Sally Stribling
  • Epimedium grandiflorum plant named ‘Purple Pixie’
    Patent number: PP13966
    Abstract: A new variety of Epimedium grandiflorum is provided that is well suited for growing as a distinctive ground cover. The new variety flowers in May and forms attractive deep purple blossoms with white spurs that commonly are borne above the foliage. The young foliage is violet-colored and the mature foliage is olive green with maroon margins. During observations to date the new variety has been found to be more amenable to expeditious asexual propagation by division than other commonly grown varieties of the species. The available choices in ornamental ground covers are expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Richard W. Lighty