Patents Examined by Howard J. Locker
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘WEKchrisg’
    Patent number: PP14138
    Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of Cerise Pink with lighter reverse petal coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher W. Greenwood
  • Mini-flora rose plant named ‘Meiptipier’
    Patent number: PP14194
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Mini-Flora Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double bicolored blossoms that are deep rosy pink on the inner petals and pale ivory pink on the outer petals. The buds are globose in configuration and are borne on stems having relatively few thorns. An open vase-shaped growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is matte medium to dark green and contrasts nicely with the bicolored pink blossoms. The new variety is well suited for the production of cut flowers under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Rose plant named ‘Breapum’
    Patent number: PP14226
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Breapum’, characterized by its long erect flowering stems; creamy white-colored flowers; and unique orange-colored hips arranged in sprays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Azienda Agricola Brea Ezio
    Inventor: Ezio Brea
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Andona’
    Patent number: PP14366
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Andona’, characterized by its rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; duplex-type inflorescences; yellow-colored ray florets and darker yellow-colored disc florets; natural season flowering in late September in the Northern Hemisphere; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Joseph & Luc Pieters BVBA
    Inventor: Luc Remi Johan Pieters
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Wekosomit’
    Patent number: PP14401
    Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of clear pure Yellow coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Miniature Rose plant named ‘Wekyegi’
    Patent number: PP14555
    Abstract: A new variety of Miniature Rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of Lemon Yellow coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘DICwisp’
    Patent number: PP14596
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having vigorous, upright growth; long cutting stems; large, high-centered blooms; attractive, near white flower color; and excellent disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Colin Dickson
  • Hybrid Tea rose plant named ‘Ruivonk’
    Patent number: PP14663
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea Rose plant having attractive light pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: De Ruiter's Nieuwe Rozen B.V.
    Inventor: Anton Pouw
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Orawichkay’
    Patent number: PP14785
    Abstract: A new variety of shrub rose plant suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of white coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Edmunds' Roses
    Inventor: Pierre Orard
  • Variety of Sanvitalia plant named ‘Wessastar’
    Patent number: PP14799
    Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering Sanvitalia plant with intense yellow-orange colored flowers and vigorous, compact growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Korturek’
    Patent number: PP14900
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant named ‘KORturek’ which has attractive white colored flowers and attractive dark green and glossy foliage. This new variety is characterized by having large and well turbinated buds, a high production of long stems with a long vase life, vigorous and upright growth and good tolerance to powdery mildew. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is well suitable for year round production of cut flowers in commercial glass houses as a flowering cut rose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORbltyp’
    Patent number: PP14902
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant flowers with a red-purple center and light pink outer petals and attractive glossy dark foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses as a flowering pot plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Danchryat’
    Patent number: PP15045
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Danchryat’ characterized by having white, oblong shaped ray florets and yellow bell shaped disc florets; flowering time 7.5 weeks; short day plant; and vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Danziger “Dan” Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORlobea’
    Patent number: PP15059
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, pink colored flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses as a flowering pot plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: W. Kordes Sohn Rosenschulen GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Scholtec’
    Patent number: PP15147
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Hybrid Tea Rose plant named ‘Scholtec’, characterized by its dark green-colored leaves; vigorous growth habit; long and strong flowering stems; large mauve-colored flowers; high yield of cut flowering stems; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Piet Schreurs Holding BV.
    Inventor: Petrus Nicolaas Johannes Schreurs
  • Photinia plant named ‘Cassini’
    Patent number: PP15160
    Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental variety of Photinia×fraseri plant is provided. An upright outwardly-spreading shrub is described that has a more compact growth habit as the plant ages than commonly is displayed by Photinia×fraseri. Attractive variegated foliage is displayed. Initially the foliage is reddish with pink margins that changes to green with pink margins. Finally the leaf margins mature to near white with near white and silver splashes over the green medial upper surfaces of the leaves. The new variety propagates well by the use of stem cuttings and grows well in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Nos. 6(b) to 10. The plant is well suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or in the form of a distinctive hedge. Also, the unusual color foliage can be used to advantage as a part of flower arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Tancredi, Jr.
  • Miniature rose plant ‘EVERgreen’
    Patent number: PP15240
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, long lasting, warm yellow-lime colored flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glass houses as a flowering pot plant. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: Rosa Eskelund Hansen
  • Kerria japonica plant named ‘Fubuki Nishiki’
    Patent number: PP15247
    Abstract: A new variety of Kerria japonica plant characterized by white flecked variegated foliage, yellow flowers with lighter yellow and greyed-green variegation, and slightly larger leaf size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Yuji Suzuki
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACtwist’
    Patent number: PP15335
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having upright, vigorous, branching growth; blooms in clusters of up to 3 to 7 flowers; light yellow flower color; dark green, healthy foliage; and sweet hyacinth like scent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Jackson and Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘WEKmorfis’
    Patent number: PP15374
    Abstract: A new variety of Shrub rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of velvet dark purple coloration with a white ‘eyezone’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth