Patents Examined by Anne Marie Grünberg
  • Method of regeneration of Medicago sativa and expressing foreign DNA in same
    Patent number: 6566137
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved transformation and regeneration of alfalfa, Medicago sativa. Regeneration and transformation of alfalfa is made possible by use of immature cotyledons of alfalfa. By using immature cotyledon tissue, it is possible to regenerate and transform varieties of alfalfa never before capable of regeneration and transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charisse M. Buising, Dwight Tomes
  • Lily plant named ‘Futura’
    Patent number: PP13741
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of upright Oriental×Aurelia hybrid lily plant, named ‘Futura’, characterized by large, yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: World Breeding, B.V.
    Inventor: Pieter Jan Kos
  • Phlox plant named ‘Little Princess’
    Patent number: PP13742
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Summer Perennial Phlox named ‘Little Princess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Mart Vester
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Suparosa’
    Patent number: PP13775
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Suparosa’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; single daisy inflorescence form with red purple-colored ray florets that fade to light pink with subsequent development; and red-colored immature disc florets that become bright yellow with subsequent development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Bede McDonald
  • Petunia plant named ‘Wespeorp’
    Patent number: PP13778
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespeorp’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform light purple-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Heliopsis plant named ‘Prairie Sunset’
    Patent number: PP13779
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Prairie Sunset’ characterized by its purple-veined foliage, purple stems, and yellow ray flowers that emerge with distinct red coloration on the basal portion of the petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Neil Hart Diboll
  • Gladiolus plant named ‘Alexandra The Great’
    Patent number: PP13782
    Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety of plant, designated ‘Alexandra The Great’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘T-200’ variety, the ‘Alexandra The Great’ variety is 30 cm taller and will maintain two to three more flowers in open bloom. The variety is also able to maintain up to ten flowers in open bloom simultaneously, beginning with a tight cut stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: John O. Zipperer, III
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sweet Yostacy’
    Patent number: PP13801
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sweet Yostacy’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; pale yellow-colored ray florets with pink-colored apices; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Petunia plant named ‘Wespeba’
    Patent number: PP13808
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespeba’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform purple and white bi-colored flowers with undulating petal margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkueturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Emerald Beauty’
    Patent number: PP13824
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Emerald Beauty’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly arching and symmetrical plant habit; glossy and broad dark green leaves; rapid growth rate; white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supagem’
    Patent number: PP13826
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Supagem’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plants; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; and double inflorescence form with white-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Daniel Bede McDonald
  • Petunia plant named ‘Duesurwi’
    Patent number: PP13829
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesurwi’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching; and single flowers that are white in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Origanum plant named ‘Zorba White’
    Patent number: PP13831
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Origanum plant named ‘Zorba White’, characterized by its compact and low spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; aromatic dark green foliage; and white-colored flowers subtended by light green-colored bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Pieter den Haan
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Giant Red’
    Patent number: PP13832
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Giant Red’, characterized by its inflorescences with red-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and rounded plant habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Rudolf Beckmann
  • Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double Rose’
    Patent number: PP13834
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double Rose’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; red purple-colored semi-double flowers with brighter red purple-colored venation; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Kirin Brewing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Saori Watanabe, Daigaku Takeshita
  • Origanum plant named ‘Zorba Red’
    Patent number: PP13841
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Origanum plant named ‘Zorba Red’, characterized by its compact and low spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; aromatic dark green foliage; and white-colored flowers subtended by red purple-colored bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Pieter den Haan
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1043-2’
    Patent number: PP13853
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1043-2’ characterized by having a typical compact growth and small flowers and soft pink flower color with a dark center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: HEM Genetics BV
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1048-2’
    Patent number: PP13854
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘HGI-1048-2’ characterized by having a typical compact growth, small flowers, small leaves and a dark pink flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: HEM Genetics BV
    Inventor: Johannes J. G. Sijm
  • Lily plant named ‘Yelloween’
    Patent number: PP13855
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of upright Oriental×Aurelia hybrid lily plant, named ‘Yelloween’ characterized by large, upright, yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: World Breeding, B.V.
    Inventor: Pieter Jan Kos
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Valda Kitty’
    Patent number: PP13872
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus named ‘Valda Kitty’ that is characterized by double, crimson red flowers, a compact habit and gray-green foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Valda Kitty’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: John Whetman