Patents Examined by Howard Locker
  • Patent number: PP24169
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Tecoma plant named ‘TEC60109105’ that is characterized by yellow flowers, early spring flowering, short internodes, light green leaves and very few seed pods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: George Edward Hull
  • Patent number: PP24170
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Tecoma plant named ‘TEC6010916’ that is characterized by reddish-orange flowers, a compact bushy habit, self cleaning flowers and very few seed pods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventor: George Edward Hull
  • Patent number: PP24183
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0033’ particularly distinguished by the purple colored anemone spoon type inflorescences, strong vigorous growth with good branching, excellent flowering uniformity and a 7.5 week flowering response, with an excellent performance in high temperature growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP24210
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a Malus domestica apple tree, named ‘WA 38’ that is distinguished by its intense and nearly full color, internal indices that are different than its parents, and its long common storage life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Bruce H. Barritt
  • Patent number: PP24236
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxor’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large dark orange red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • Patent number: PP24294
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phygelius plant characterized by its variegated yellow leaves that are speckled and blotched with lime and pine green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Ann Elizabeth Detweiler
  • Patent number: PP24299
    Abstract: A new and distinct aroma variety of hop, Humulus lupulus L., named ‘CALYPSO’ is characterized by its large yield, unique aroma and resistance to hop powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: S.S. Steiner, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Jeske, Paul D. Matthews
  • Patent number: PP24320
    Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by having a white flower color, strong root system and a compact plant growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventors: Chihiro Sato, Shinji Minemura
  • Patent number: PP24321
    Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by having a bright coral flower color, strong root system and a compact plant growth habit is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventors: Chihiro Sato, Shinji Minemura
  • Patent number: PP24361
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘Minfor6’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; bright yellow-colored flowers; resistance to Phytophthora; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Pépinières Minier
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP24366
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Brunello’ particularly characterized by flowers which are violet with a little bit of a white mark in the center and some yellow and orange at the labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Floricultura
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP24386
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant named ‘VEAZ0013’ particularly distinguished by the creamy light yellow-green flower color, single to semi-double flower habit on a semi-upright plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Henricus Godefridus Wilhelmus Stemkens
  • Patent number: PP24391
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Alocasia plant named ‘Upright Mayan Mask’, that is characterized by its leaves that are 1 to 3 feet in length (age dependant), dark green in color with lighter green veins on the upper surface and dark purple in color on the lower surface with colors non-fading with sunlight and age, its leaves that are thick and durable that remain upright with age and are wind tolerant, its light green petioles, its upright plant habit providing good cold tolerance and rot resistance, its ability to produce large stem-like tubers with age, its fast growth rate, its healthy root system, and its height of about 1.8 m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Brian's Botanicals
    Inventor: Brian Paul Williams
  • Patent number: PP24405
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Esm R068’, characterized by its upright, long and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit and high productivity; red-colored flowers that are typically grown as single stems; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Patent number: PP24425
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L. cultivar of artichoke plant named ‘PS-MSG0619’, characterized by its fleshiness of bracts; fleshiness of hearts; uniformity of head shapes; and male sterility which is demonstrated by the absence of pollen on all florets during anthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Ocean Mist Farms
    Inventor: William J. Colfer
  • Patent number: PP24450
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxburg’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large dark red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • Patent number: PP24451
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxlav’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • Patent number: PP24462
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSchris’. The ‘AUSchris’ rose is a plant bred for cut-flower production with an unusually long vase life, long elegant magenta pink buds with petals that deepen as they age taking on hints of purple, and a balanced pure rose fragrance with hints of raspberry, red currant, geranium and bergamot that remain through all stages of the flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Patent number: PP24517
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fidimpmaxswepi’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large pink-colored flowers with a red purple-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Anita Miedema-Jorna
  • Patent number: PP24699
    Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP33’ is disclosed. The new pear is notable for its large fruit size, long shelf life and texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Roy Hart, Lester Raymond Brewer