Patents Examined by Howard J. Locker
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Logic’
    Patent number: PP12939
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Logic’, characterized by its large decorative-type inflorescences that are about 7.5 cm in diameter; attractive purple-colored ray florets; early flowering, response time about 52 days; dark green foliage; strong stems; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Shock’
    Patent number: PP12940
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Shock’, characterized by its anemone-type inflorescences that are about 5.7 cm in diameter with large anemone centers; attractive purple-colored ray and disc florets; very freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per stem; response time about 55 days; dark green foliage; strong stems; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dark Regal Yodavis’
    Patent number: PP12958
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dark Regal Yodavis’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform flowering response; nine-week response time; floriferousness; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 5.7 cm in diameter; dark purple-colored ray florets with bright yellow disc florets; good winter production performance; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jan Strijbis
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoandrea’
    Patent number: PP12983
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoandrea’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and dark reddish bronze ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yobillings’
    Patent number: PP12986
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yobillings’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and vigorous growth habit; dark green foliage; uniform flowering response; early and freely flowering habit; large daisy-type inflorescences; bright yellow-colored ray and disc florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yonatalie’
    Patent number: PP12990
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yonatalie’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and bright yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘JACyarp’
    Patent number: PP12993
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant having flowers of novel color presented in large sprays, compact rounded growth habit, dark green foliage, and ease of rooting of softwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘JACrenim’
    Patent number: PP12994
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant characterized by its bright red flowers; small, narrow, dark, green, glossy foliage; compact well-branched habit; many small prickles on stems; resistance to powdery mildew and rust; and ease of propagation from softwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘JACenram’
    Patent number: PP12995
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant having thirty or more flowers per flowering shoot; strong fragrance; disease resistant foliage; ability to own root successfully as a hardwood or softwood cutting; and compact, rounded plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘JACmarne’
    Patent number: PP12996
    Abstract: Miniature rose plant having long, narrow foliage; vigorous, well branched, rounded growth habit; fragrant flowers; ease of propagation by softwood or hardwood cuttings; excellent disease resistance; and deep, near red flower color with high petal count.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘POULdra’
    Patent number: PP12999
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant which has abundant, deep pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventors: L Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Allison’
    Patent number: PP13017
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Allison’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and golden yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Yomarilyn’
    Patent number: PP13018
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Yomarilyn’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and golden yellow ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Smith
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Plus’
    Patent number: PP13021
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Plus’, characterized by its decorative-type inflorescences that are about 7.5 cm in diameter; attractive white-colored inflorescences; response time about 58 days; dark green foliage; freely flowering habit; strong and thick stems; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘SAVapple’
    Patent number: PP13055
    Abstract: ‘SAVapple’ is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant primarily identified by its small coral flowers borne on a low growing, well branched, compact and mounding plant. Buds and flowers with good form can be found on the plant continuously during the growing season and well into the fall. The glossy foliage has very good disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Nor″East Miniature Roses, Inc.
    Inventor: John Saville
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘SAVaralph’
    Patent number: PP13056
    Abstract: ‘SAVaralph’ is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant primarily identified by its small dark red flowers of hybrid tea form and its semi-glossy new growth flushed dark red which may appear to be glowing in the sun. Providing background for the dark red flowers and foliage on this vigorous, upright and well branched plant is the semi-glossy, dark green older foliage with good disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Nor″East Miniature Roses, Inc.
    Inventor: John Saville
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Festive’
    Patent number: PP13072
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Festive’, characterized by its large daisy-type inflorescences that are about 8.6 cm in diameter; attractive dark red and yellow bi-colored ray florets; very freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per stem; early flowering, response time about 49 days; very dark green foliage; strong stems; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Royal New Yoorleans’
    Patent number: PP13090
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Royal New Yoorleans’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and vigorous growth habit; dark green foliage; uniform flowering response; early and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; purple and white bi-colored ray florets and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Cornelis P. Vandenberg, Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fall Concerto’
    Patent number: PP13093
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fall Concerto’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and golden bronze ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yolinda’
    Patent number: PP13094
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dreamy Yolinda’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; and light yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Louis Davino, Jr.