Patents Examined by Howard J. Locker
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘JACmiryl’
    Patent number: PP12112
    Abstract: A miniature rose plant having dwarf, full plant habit; pointed ovoid buds; high centered, rich yellow flowers; abundant, dark green, glossy foliage; and resistance of foliage to powdery mildew and rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: John K. Walden
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACpolpa’
    Patent number: PP12116
    Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having compact, upright growth; dark green, glossy, disease resistant foliage; and medium size pink flowers having a citrus fragrance presented in large clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JAColfa’
    Patent number: PP12118
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having vigorous, upright growth; large, soft pink flowers of old fashioned form and strong, sweet fragrance; dark green, glossy foliage and resistance to rust and mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACmega’
    Patent number: PP12120
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having bright yellow flowers on long stems; dark green, glossy foliage; resistance to rust and mildew; and vigorous, upright growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘POULweeto’
    Patent number: PP12125
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive, disease resistant foliage, making this variety excellent for use in landscapes. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACyelap’
    Patent number: PP12126
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having vigorous, upright, well-branched growth; strong, healthy, dark green foliage; long cutting stems; and large, well-formed yellow-orange flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACsilho’
    Patent number: PP12127
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant with free flowering, pinkish flowers having a high centered bud and open flower form on long stems; strong fragrance; and vigorous, upright, well-branched growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACzotta’
    Patent number: PP12128
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having a high centered bud and open flower form; vigorous, upright, well-branched plant; glossy, dark green foliage; and novel, pink and yellow flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACtorse’
    Patent number: PP12129
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having bright, deep pink or light red flowers with a light pink reverse presented in large, open clusters; vigorous, upright growth habit; and dark green, very glossy foliage having excellent disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACrex’
    Patent number: PP12130
    Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having a vigorous, upright plant habit; good disease resistance; ability to grow well in its own roots; glossy foliage; and large, open clusters of many petaled white flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Pizzazz’
    Patent number: PP12158
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Pizzazz’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and freely branching habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.5 to 5.5 cm in diameter; numerous attractive bright red ray florets; ray floret color that resists fading with development; compact cushion habit; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering response; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Silhouette’
    Patent number: PP12161
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Silhouette’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and freely branching habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.5 to 5.5 cm in diameter; numerous attractive and unusual pink bi-colored ray florets; ray floret color that resists fading with development; compact cushion habit; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering response; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Ultimate Pleasure’
    Patent number: PP12179
    Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, named ‘Ultimate Pleasure’ which is characterized by buds and blooms in shades of light pink with a medium pink reverse. Blooms of this rose are borne one to a stem and in sprays of 5 to 7 or more with hybrid tea form. The bush is vigorous, well-branched and produces moderate to heavy blooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventors: Susan Mae O'Brien, Cecilia Lucy Bennett
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACladin’
    Patent number: PP12200
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having bright red flowers with heavy petal substance on long stems; vigorous, upright growth; and glossy, disease resistant foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACpinap’
    Patent number: PP12202
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having long stems bearing high centered fragrant flowers; dark green, glossy foliage; vigorous upright growth and resistance to mildew and rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Loropetalum plant named ‘Hindwarf’
    Patent number: PP12203
    Abstract: A new plant of Loropetalum chinense characterized by its low growing, compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Noboru Sato
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Blizzard’
    Patent number: PP12205
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Blizzard’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and large leaves; dense, full plants; uniform flowering; large flat daisy-type inflorescences that are about 6.4 cm in diameter; attractive long white ray florets that do not “pink” under low temperatures; bright yellow disc florets that develop slowly and maintain immature green coloration; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoclaudia’
    Patent number: PP12212
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoclaudia’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and early flowering; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 4.5 cm in diameter; attractive non-fading bright yellow ray florets and golden yellow disc florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zesty Yojean’
    Patent number: PP12214
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zesty Yojean’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and early flowering; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.5 cm in diameter; attractive coral peach ray florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Bold Yofelicia’
    Patent number: PP12215
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Bold Yofelicia’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and early flowering; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 5.2 cm in diameter; attractive purple ray florets and bright yellow disc florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Leon Glicenstein