Patents Examined by Georgia Helmer
  • Aubrieta plant named ‘Audelpur’
    Patent number: PP18457
    Abstract: A new Aubrieta plant, characterized particularly as to novelty by the purple flowers, the early flowering and the strong dentation of the leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Gutter
  • Aubrieta plant named ‘Audelmag’
    Patent number: PP18465
    Abstract: A new Aubrieta plant, characterized particularly as to novelty by the early flowering, the grey green leaf color and the magenta flowers with white yellow heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Gutter
  • Aubrieta plant named ‘Audelbley’
    Patent number: PP18468
    Abstract: A new Aubrieta plant, characterized particularly as to novelty by the early flowering, the blue flowers with white yellow eye, the broad leaves and the compact growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Gutter
  • Coleus plant named ‘MD CURCOR06’
    Patent number: PP18470
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coleus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, undulating leaves, a wide mix of colors per leaf, a compact growth habit and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Walter Marten
  • Dianella caerulea plant named ‘DCNCO’
    Patent number: PP18505
    Abstract: ‘DCNCO’ is a distinctive variety of Dianella caerulea which is characterized by the combination of its densely tufted, slightly spreading and semi-compact growth habit, pale blue flower colour, a general absence of canes, and a reduced tendency to fall over at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: VersaScapes L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Nemhapin’
    Patent number: PP18530
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nemesia plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described characterized particularly as to novelty by its semi-trailing and compact habit, pink flowers, a yellow palate, very early flowering and absolutely no need set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G.W. Stemkens
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Achilles’
    Patent number: PP18533
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Achilles’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow-bronze ray florets and prolife branching; natural season flowering date August 16; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Libra
    Patent number: PP18544
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Libra characterized by its medium sized blooms with white ray florets and a cream center, and prolife branching; natural season flower date August 29-September 4; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Nemhorfla’
    Patent number: PP18548
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nemesia plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by its semi-trailing and compact habit, big orange flamed flowers, very early flowering and absolutely no seed set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Fisburg’
    Patent number: PP18549
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having deep-purple, single-type flowers, floriferous with medium-sized inflorescences on relatively short peduncles, deep-green foliage with distinct zonation in the center of the leaves, medium to tall size, trailing, well-branched plant habit and an early flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Ornamental sweetpotato plant named ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green’
    Patent number: PP18572
    Abstract: Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green’ is a very compact to compact, partially mounded cultivar producing many shoots and having dense foliage. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by small, heart-shaped, light green to chartreuse colored leaves and erect to semi-erect architecture. The plant has good vigor, is very well branched, and has thin stems that tend to intertwine. It is much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’, and is well suited for container production. The production of flowers by ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green’ is are even under short day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: George Craig Yencho, Kenneth Pecota, Charles Newell Hancock
  • Ornamental sweetpotato plant named ‘Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple’
    Patent number: PP18574
    Abstract: Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple’ is an erect to semi-erect, bunch-type cultivar producing many shoots and having very dense foliage. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its large, reniform, toothed, purple leaves and erect to semi-erect architecture. The plant has good vigor, is very well branched and produces an attractive, round mound of foliage. It is well suited for container production and/or ground cover or border applications. The production of flowers by ‘Sweet Caroline Bewitched Purple’ is limited even under short day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: George Craig Yencho, Kenneth Pecota
  • Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonfire’
    Patent number: PP18585
    Abstract: Anew and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonfire’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark red purple-colored foliage; yellow to red-colored foral bracts; and tightly clustered cyathia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Limerock Plant Farm
    Inventor: Mary Ann Faria
  • Apple rootstock tree named ‘M116’
    Patent number: PP18618
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Apple Rootstock Tree named ‘M116’ (nonpatented) characterized by improved resistance to collar rot, mildew and specific replant disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Horticulture Research International
    Inventor: Frank Alston
  • Raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Pacifica’
    Patent number: PP18658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Pacifica’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, consistent large fruit size and high yield. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by having better flavored fruit and larger fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Fear, Rick Harrison
  • Raspberry plant name ‘Driscoll Sevillana’
    Patent number: PP18659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named ‘Driscoll Sevillana’. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its large firm fruit with consistent fruit structure and high yield. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by being a less vigorous plant, producing more uniform and more elongated shape fruit, and having larger and less acidic fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos Fear, Rick Harrison
  • Ornamental sweetpotato plant named ‘Sweet Caroline Green Yellow’
    Patent number: PP18673
    Abstract: Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Green Yellow’ is a moderately compact to slightly trailing cultivar. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its green and yellow to light yellow variegation. The plant has moderate vigor, is moderately to well branched and is well suited for container production. The production of flowers by ‘Sweet Caroline Green Yellow’ is sparse to moderate under short day conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: George Craig Yencho, Kenneth Pecota
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Arg Whit’
    Patent number: PP18723
    Abstract: A new Argyranthemum plant particularly distinguished by its compact, rounded, growth habit, excellent branching, very early flowering, good heat tolerance, and large white flowers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Giesen
  • Tricyrtis plant named ‘Taipei Silk’
    Patent number: PP18727
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tricyrtis plant named ‘Taipei Silk’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; glossy dark green-colored foliage; large inflorescences with numerous purple and white-colored flowers; and winter hardy to USDA Zone 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Darrell R. Probst
  • Dianella tasmanica plant named ‘TR20’
    Patent number: PP18737
    Abstract: ‘TR20’ is a distinctive variety of Dianella tasmanica with a clumping habit, which is characterized by the combination of a large flower cluster with blue flowers, green foliage with red basal shoots and red green lower leaf areas, which changes to a reddish-green foliage with red leaf margins in cooler seasons, and, in the Spring, TR20 leaf colour is yellow-green with some red leaf margins and red basal shoots and red-green lower leaf areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: VersaScapes, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt