Patents Examined by Georgia Helmer
  • Methods and compositions for the introduction of molecules into cells
    Patent number: 7314969
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the introduction of molecules, including nucleic acids, carbohydrates, plant growth regulators and peptides into cells and tissues. The present invention is also directed to media and methods for enhancing embryogenic callus production of elite lines of soybean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Midwest Oilseeds, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Marvin Held, Herbert Martin Wilson, Liming Hou, Carol Jean Lewnau, Janelle Christine Eby
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘GG DEL WC06’
    Patent number: PP18185
    Abstract: A new and distinct Osteospermum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, freely flowering under outdoor growing conditions with continuous blooming from spring through autumn, bright white ray florets, multiple stripes of violet, blue and purple on under surface of ray florets and dark blue disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Grolink Corporation
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘GG DEL WY06’
    Patent number: PP18244
    Abstract: A new and distinct Osteospermum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by medium size daisy type inflorescences, freely flowering under outdoor growing conditions with continuous blooming from spring through autumn, creamy white ray florets, and gray-orange disc florets with a gray-green center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: G & G Breeding Corporation
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘GG DEL PC06’
    Patent number: PP18245
    Abstract: A new and distinct Osteospermum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, freely flowering under outdoor growing conditions with continuous blooming from spring through autumn, pale purple ray florets with a dark violet base, and dark blue disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: G & G Breeding Corporation
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Bermudagrass plant named ‘Premier’
    Patent number: PP18247
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial bermudagrass with a unique combination of characters including fine blade width and medium internode length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventors: Donald La Verne Parsons, Virginia Gail Lehman
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘GG DEL PB06’
    Patent number: PP18259
    Abstract: A new and distinct Osteospermum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large daisy type inflorescences, freely flowering under outdoor growing conditions with continuous blooming from spring through autumn, light purple and white bi-color ray florets, and disc florets with dark blue at very center with light blue and light purple at the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: G + G Breeding Corporation
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblorgbi’
    Patent number: PP18300
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblorgbi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double dark orange and white bi-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘GG DEL PWN06’
    Patent number: PP18302
    Abstract: A new and distinct Osteospermum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by daisy type inflorescences, freely flowering under outdoor growing conditions with continuous blooming from spring through autumn, lavender and violet spoon ray florets, and dark blue disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: G & G Breeding Corporation
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Myosotis plant named ‘Baby Blue’
    Patent number: PP18310
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Myosotis plant named ‘Baby Blue’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; and numerous soft blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Markl Heinz
  • Cortaderia plant named ‘Evita’
    Patent number: PP18312
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cortaderia selloana named ‘Evita’, characterized by its short stature, its showy plumes of silvery white flowers, its vigorous growth habit, and its ability to flower as a young plant. ‘Evita’ is a Cortaderia that is suitable for small borders, larger containers, and for use as a dried and fresh cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Klaus Peters
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizorgnov’
    Patent number: PP18313
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizorgnov’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and orange and white bi-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblviobi’
    Patent number: PP18314
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblviobi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double red purple and light pink to white bi-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblredbi’
    Patent number: PP18320
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Boddblredbi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large double red and white bi-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; and flowers positioned above and beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: John Bodger + Sons Company
    Inventor: Michael Heffner
  • Nemesia plant ‘Nemhawit’
    Patent number: PP18336
    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, white flowers, a creamy palate, very early flowering and absolutely no seed set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Strawberry Sorbet’
    Patent number: PP18338
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘STRAWBERRY SORBET’ that is characterized by pronounced compact habit, grey-green foliage, and bright red flowers. In combination these traits set ‘STRAWBERRY SORBET’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Inventor: John Whetman
  • dianthus plant named ‘Cranberry Ice’
    Patent number: PP18342
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Cranberry Ice’ that is characterized by pronounced compact habit, grey-green foliage, and vivid magenta flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Cranberry Ice’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: John Whetman
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Fisnow’
    Patent number: PP18383
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having small to medium-sized, white to pink, single-type flowers that are self-cleaning with good rain tolerance, floriferous with numerous inflorescences, medium-green foliage, medium-sized to tall, and bushy very well-branched, spreading to trailing plant habit and an early flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Verbena plant named ‘Rap Viotwo’
    Patent number: PP18384
    Abstract: A verbena plant particularly distinguished by deep violet-blue flowers that form a semi-spherical-shaped inflorescence, an early, continuous and abundant flowering response, medium green foliage with moderately dissected leaves, medium vigor, free-branching, and a moderately compact, partly spreading to decumbent and semi-trailing plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • Dianella caerulea plant named ‘DCMP01’
    Patent number: PP18452
    Abstract: ‘DCMP01’ is a distinctive variety of Dianella caerulea which is characterized by the combination of its dense growth, slightly spreading and compact growth habit, purple-blue flower color, and short canes with very short internodes, which is unusual for a Dianella caerulea, particularly when compared to the ‘Sydney Ecotype’. In addition, ‘DCMP01’ is less prone to falling over than the parent type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Versascapes L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Dianella revoluta plant named ‘DRG04’
    Patent number: PP18454
    Abstract: ‘DRG04’ is a distinctive variety of Dianella revoluta, which is characterized by the combination of a dense compact clumping habit with red basal shoots and a slight weeping of clumps with age. ‘DRG04’ is further characterized by its glaucous leaves, which result in a two-toned leaf color when viewed from a distance, with a glossy green upper side leaf color and a dull green (slightly blue-toned) lower side leaf color. When observed up-close the leaves are a yellow-green. ‘DRG04’ is also distinguished by the ability to be easily and productively propagated by division.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Versascapes, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt