Patents Examined by Anne Marie Grünberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yofire Island’
    Patent number: PP13054
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yofire Island’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green glossy foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; early flowering, eight-week response time; large daisy-type inflorescences that are about 11.7 cm in diameter; red and yellow bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for at least four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy R. Bergman, Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yomankato’
    Patent number: PP13057
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yomankato’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; early flowering, eight-week response time; anemone-type inflorescences that are about 8.25 cm in diameter; pure white-colored ray florets with disc florets that are initially green, then with development, white with yellow apices; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three to four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aurora Pink’
    Patent number: PP13062
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘AURORA PINK’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pink ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 11-16; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association NV
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘AURORA PURPLE’
    Patent number: PP13064
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘AURORA PURPLE’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 4-9; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association NV
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Cheops’
    Patent number: PP13066
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘CHEOPS’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pink ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 21-27; blooming for a period of 4 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association NV
    Inventor: Robert Noodelijk
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Cedar Falls’
    Patent number: PP13068
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Cedar Falls’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green foliage; uniform flowering habit; eight-week response time; large daisy-type inflorescences; red and yellow bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Wain
  • Dogwood tree named ‘Gold Braid’
    Patent number: PP13085
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree named ‘Gold Braid’, characterized by its upright pyramidal plant shape; unique yellow and green variegated foliage; long-lasting leaf variegation pattern; foliage that resists sunburning; and resistance to late-season spot Anthracnose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Gainous' Shade Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy Leland Gainous
  • Japanese plum tree named ‘Aphrodite’
    Patent number: PP13121
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Japanese Plum tree (Prunus salicina) is provided that forms large well-colored fruit of excellent flavor that is larger in size than that of the ‘Santa Rosa’ cultivar. The fruit flavor is generally comparable to that of the ‘Santa Rosa’ cultivar. The fruit ripens a few days later than the ‘Santa Rosa’ cultivar and is firmer than that of the ‘Santa Rosa’ cultivar at commercial maturity. The tree is a regular bearer and has exhibited greater fruit productivity than the ‘Santa Rosa’ cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Giovanni B. Bubani
  • Begonia plant named ‘00/2’
    Patent number: PP13122
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘00/2’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; double pink-colored flowers with white to pale yellow centers that are held above the foliage; inner tepals with crenate margins; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph Heuger
  • Hop plant named ‘Millennium-48’
    Patent number: PP13128
    Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-48’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×proprietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
  • Hop plant named ‘Millennium-MiddleLate’
    Patent number: PP13129
    Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-MiddleLate’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×proprietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by an unusually high precentage of alpha-acids, coupled with a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is medium-late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
  • Hop plant named ‘Millennium-44’
    Patent number: PP13132
    Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-44’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×proprietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by a high percentage of alpha-acids and a high alpha/beta ratio, coupled with a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is medium-late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Black Kat’
    Patent number: PP13134
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [plum×(plum×plumcot)]; the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized by 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., and with standard commercial cultural fruit 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. Heavy and regular production of large fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive blue-black skin color. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with high soluble solids, averaging 19.9° Brix. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Caladium plant named ‘Florida Irish Lace’
    Patent number: PP13135
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Irish Lace’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; and dark green-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape with undulate margins that give the leaves a ruffled appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Caladium plant named ‘Florida Red Ruffles’
    Patent number: PP13136
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Red Ruffles’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; red and dark green bi-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape with undulate margins that give the leaves a ruffled appearance; and tolerance to low temperatures and full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Begonia plant named ‘Monella’
    Patent number: PP13153
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Monella’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; double red and yellow bi-colored flowers that are held above the foliage; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Begonia plant named ‘Leonie’
    Patent number: PP13155
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Leonie’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; double red-colored flowers with pale yellow centers that are held above the foliage; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Diascia plant named ‘Codiap’
    Patent number: PP13169
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Codiap’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely and continuous branching; and numerous soft orange-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Brown
  • Diascia plant named ‘Codiared’
    Patent number: PP13176
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Codiared’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading, and compact plant habit; freely and continuous branching; and numerous red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Brown
  • Begonia plant named ‘00/3’
    Patent number: PP13208
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘00/3’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; double orange red and yellow bi-colored flowers that fade to yellow and are held above the foliage; inner tepals with crenate margins; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Josef Heuger