Patents Examined by Georgia Helmer
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘JACloose’
    Patent number: PP19484
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having excellent resistance to rust, powdery mildew and blackspot; arching, weeping habit of growth; large clusters of flowers; ease of rooting as a softwood cutting; and female sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘JACdandy’
    Patent number: PP19485
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant having novel lavender pink and brown flower color; compact, well-branched plant habit of growth; ease of own root rooting from soft wood cuttings; and resistance to rust and powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Shrub rose named ‘JACzorba’
    Patent number: PP19489
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having flowers with fruity fragrance; vigorous, upright growth; dark green healthy foliage; distinctive striped petals; and ability to propagate and grow vigorously on its own roots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Jaccolap’
    Patent number: PP19490
    Abstract: Grandiflora rose plant having large 11-12 cm open blooms; apricot colored flowers with darker petal reverse; long cutting stems; and excellent ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Ice Punch’
    Patent number: PP19504
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Ice Punch’, characterized by its uniform, upright, compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; mid-season flowering response; inflorescences with cherry red and pink bi-colored flower bracts; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Marita von Danwitz
  • Carnation plant named ‘Luxor’
    Patent number: PP19505
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Luxor’, characterized by its compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; numerous light red-colored fragrant flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage; and good flower longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Kooij + Zonen B.V.
    Inventor: Franciscus Jacobus Joseph van der Helm
  • Geranium plant named ‘Melinda’
    Patent number: PP19506
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Melinda’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; light pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Anthonius Philippus Maria Rijnbeek
  • Hosta plant named ‘Secret Ambition’
    Patent number: PP19507
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Secret Ambition’, characterized by its broadly spreading foliage with upright flower scapes; green and light green variegated foliage; light violet to white-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Hendrik Jan van den Top
  • Hosta plant named ‘Fragrant Queen’
    Patent number: PP19508
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Fragrant Queen’, characterized by its broadly spreading foliage with upright flower scapes; green and pale yellow variegated foliage; fragrant pale violet to white-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventor: Hendrik Jan van den Top
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Jacrepin’
    Patent number: PP19510
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having very glossy, dark green foliage, ease of own root propagation; vigorous growth on its own roots; rounded, well branched habit of growth; and flowers presented in clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Bonscablue’
    Patent number: PP19515
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonscablue’, characterized by its compact, mounded and semi-trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Bonscawi’
    Patent number: PP19520
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonscawi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and semi-trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifreho’
    Patent number: PP19521
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifreho’, characterized by its compact and semi-upright growth habit; freely branching plant habit; bright red and white bi-colored double flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignees: Suntory Flowers Limited, Nishinomiya City
    Inventors: Mito Ikeda, Hidefumi Funakoshi, Yasuo Kishimoto, Yasuyuki Murakami
  • Torenia plant named ‘Sunrenicobaio’
    Patent number: PP19522
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Torenia plant named ‘Sunrenicobaio’, characterized by its compact and mounding to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; violet-colored flowers with white-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kazunari Iwaki, Takeshi Kanaya, Kenichi Suzuki
  • Torenia plant named ‘Sunreniripin’
    Patent number: PP19523
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Torenia plant named ‘Sunreniripin’, characterized by its compact and mounding to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark and light red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kazunari Iwaki, Kenichi Suzuki, Takeshi Kanaya
  • Torenia plant named ‘Sunrenicoame’
    Patent number: PP19531
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Torenia plant named ‘Sunrenicoame’, characterized by its compact and mounding to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; purple-colored flowers with light purple-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kazunari Iwaki, Takeshi Kanaya, Kenichi Suzuki
  • Aster plant named ‘Vibrant Dome’
    Patent number: PP19538
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Vibrant Dome’, characterized by its uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; semi-double-type inflorescences with purple-colored ray florets; and food garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Bobbie Schwartz
  • Petunia plant named ‘Kumiyama 4’
    Patent number: PP19553
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kumiyama 4’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; and medium-sized light violet-colored flowers with darker violet-colored random sectors and venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd
    Inventor: Yoshiharu Nakanishi
  • Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfpaspimi’
    Patent number: PP19560
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfpaspimi’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; medium-sized pastel pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Takeshi Kanaya, Yasuko Isobe, Kazunari Iwaki
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpirave’
    Patent number: PP19568
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpirave’, characterized by its compact and outwardly arching growth habit; freely branching plant habit; lavender and light purple bi-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignees: Suntory Flowers Limited, Nishinomiya City
    Inventors: Mito Ikeda, Yasuo Kishimoto, Hidefumi Funakoshi, Yasuyuki Murakami