Patents Examined by Howard J. Locker
  • Fothergilla major plant named ‘Blue Shadow’
    Patent number: PP15490
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fothergilla major plant characterized by its striking glaucous, blue green leaf color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Handy
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsabel’
    Patent number: PP15572
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsabel’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; intense purple-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants, B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘BAIcream’
    Patent number: PP15574
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Landscape Shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a recurrent basis creamy white double blossoms with a hint of pink that commonly have a diameter of approximately 10 cm. The buds are slender in configuration and lemon yellow in coloration. The plant exhibits a vigorous, upright and bushy growth habit, and forms attractive foliage that commonly possesses a tint of red-purple when young and assumes a semi-glossy medium green coloration when mature. Very good resistance to Blackspot and Powdery Mildew is displayed. The foliage coloration contrasts nicely with the creamy white blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Lim, Jerry Twomey
  • Lilac plant named ‘Bailsugar’
    Patent number: PP15588
    Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded neat compact dwarf growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant purple-lilac blossoms are formed in mid- to late-spring. Good winter hardiness is made possible and the plant has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimens or as a mass planting in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Neal S. Holland
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘TAN99065’
    Patent number: PP15628
    Abstract: A rose plant of the hybrid tea class notable by the contrast the slight red wine scent of its flowers, and the contrast between the color of the flowers and the color of the foliage as the flower opens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Rosen Tantau Mathias Tantau
    Inventor: Hans-Jurgen Evers
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘Frivolous Pink’
    Patent number: PP15638
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant variety with pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Coiner Nursery
    Inventor: James W. Coiner
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘Hadmoo’
    Patent number: PP15667
    Abstract: A new and distinct rose cultivar of the Hybrid Tea class characterized by: having stems without prickles; large lavender flowers; flowers borne one to the stem; intense old damask fragrance; rapid repeat bloom; upright bushy plants of medium height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Harvey Daniel Davidson
  • Hybrid tea rose plant name ‘Jasper Crane’
    Patent number: PP15680
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, characterized by its continuous production of brilliant red well-formed blooms on long straight stems, its vigorous upright habit of growth, its excellent branching, its large open flowers and its intense rose fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Schirus’
    Patent number: PP15725
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Schirus’, characterized by its dark green-colored leaves; vigorous growth habit; long and strong flowering stems; large white-colored flowers with numerous petals; high yield of cut flowering stems; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus Nicolaas Johannes Schreurs
  • Hebe plant named ‘Clear Skies’
    Patent number: PP15746
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘Clear Skies’ that is characterized by a compact, upright habit, steel-blue foliage and violet-blue flowers in summer. In combination these traits set ‘Clear Skies’ apart from all other existing varieties of Hebe known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Graham Hutchins
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Angelsie’
    Patent number: PP15763
    Abstract: A new and distinct rose variety of the shrub class which is particularly well suited for growing as an attractive ornamentation to the landscape, characterized by its continuous and abundant production of long-lasting brilliant orange-pink flowers, its upright, dense and bushy growth habit, its attractive glossy foliage that contrasts well with the brilliant orange-pink blooms, and its outstanding disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Angelica Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Reinhard Noack
  • Agapanthus plant named ‘White Heaven’
    Patent number: PP15811
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus named ‘White Heaven’ that is characterized by an upright, clumping habit, green leaves and large many flowered flowerheads. In combination these traits set ‘White Heaven’ apart from all other existing varieties of Agapanthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Kees C J de Jong
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Intrepid Red’
    Patent number: PP15824
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant variety with dark red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Coiner Nursery
    Inventor: James W. Coiner
  • Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Haddel’
    Patent number: PP15907
    Abstract: A new and distinct rose cultivar of the Hybrid Tea class characterized by: having stems without prickles; large peach shaded flowers; flowers borne one to the stem; rapid repeat blooms; on upright bushy plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Harvey Daniel Davidson
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoanchorage’
    Patent number: PP15392
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoanchorage’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; early flowering habit; large decorative-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Little Lamb’
    Patent number: PP15395
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Little Lamb’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; inflorescences held upright and outward on strong stems; compact, dense and conical-shaped inflorescences; and numerous flowers per inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Jelena DeBelder
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘Twoagain’
    Patent number: PP15396
    Abstract: A new rose cultivar of the Hybrid Tea class characterized by having two to three clusters at one time of large scarlet flowers, each cluster having 8 to 12 flowers, on a very vigorous healthy plant. This plant is marketed in the U.S. as: Dream Scarlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Jerry F. Twomey
  • Spiraea plant named ‘Wilma’
    Patent number: PP15397
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spiraea plant named ‘Wilma’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; red-colored young leaves; freely flowering habit; vibrant pink-colored flowers; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Shrub rose plant named BAIhero
    Patent number: PP15400
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Landscape Shrub rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis double blossoms that display a bright medium red coloration. The blossoms also display a light fragrance similar to mild honey. The plant exhibits a vigorous, compact and bushy growth habit, and forms attractive foliage that commonly possesses a tint of red-purple when young and assumes a satiny medium green coloration when mature. Good resistance to Blackspot and Powdery Mildew is displayed. The foliage coloration contrasts nicely with the bright medium red blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Lim, Jerry Twomey
  • Miniature rose variety ‘POULra018’
    Patent number: PP15405
    Abstract: A new miniature rose which has abundant, light pink flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventors: L. Pernille Olesen, Mogens N. Olesen