Patents Examined by James R. Feyrer
  • African violet plant named Mexico City
    Patent number: PP10535
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Mexico City, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its extra large growth habit (35-45 cm in diameter); large, star-shaped, dark purplish blue flowers with wavy petal tips; strong stems which curve toward the center to form a bouquet above the leaves; profuse flowering; very large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves; flowering 10-11 weeks after planting of unrooted shoot, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Breeding A.G.
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Kalanchoe plant named `Pink Carnation`
    Patent number: PP10539
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named `Pink Carnation`, characterized by its dark hot pink fringed flowers with white margins giving a bi-colored appearance; moderately vigorous plant growth habit and moderate growth rate; upright plant habit; dark green and glossy leaves; floriferous with numerous flowers per plant; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: John William Fantom
  • Elatior Begonia plant named `Dina`
    Patent number: PP10540
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Elatior Begonia plant named Dina, characterized by its numerous fully pink flowers with darker pink petal margin; upright, spreading and moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching; good stem and stem base strength; dark green foliage; strong and vigorous root system that develops rapidly; resistant to Powdery Mildew under greenhouse conditions; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignee: D.S. Cole Growers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jens N.o slashed.rgaard Poulsen
  • `FA 47` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10545
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 47` peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 7 days before the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and an attractive orange-red stripe coloration covering 75% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when it is cut.5. A tree and fruit with good resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A tree and blossom that is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • `FA 52` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10546
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 52` peach tree variety) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing at the same time as the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with semi-freestone, yellow flesh and an attractive red stripe over a medium red blush covering 80% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.5. A tree and fruit with resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A tree and blossom with hardiness superior to its parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • `FA 59` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10547
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 59` peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A very large, substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and very attractive orange-red stripe over a red blush covering 80% of the fruit at maturity.2. A fruit maturing 20 days later that the `Redhaven` peach.3. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.4. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.5. A fruit that ripens with multiple pickings and produces heavy tonnage per acre.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • `FA 11` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10548
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 11` peach tree variety) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 5 days after the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and an attractive bright red mottled stripe covering 95% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.5. A fruit and tree with excellent resistance to bacterial spot.6. A tree and blossom with hardiness superior to `Redhaven`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • `FA 80` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10549
    Abstract: A new peach, (Prunus persica) variety which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 17 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round fruit with clear yellow flesh and an attractive solid red blush on the most exposed surfaces which suffuses to a relatively indistinct red-on-red stripe on the less exposed surfaces covering 90 to 100% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when it is cut.5. A tree and fruit with good resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A tree and blossom with good hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Begonia plant named `Solenia Orange`
    Patent number: PP10550
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named `Solenia Orange`, characterized by its numerous large and attractive orange fully double flowers that are about 7.5 cm in diameter; uniform plant habit; resistance to Powdery Mildew under commercial greenhouse conditions; and outstanding weather-tolerance and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Gebr. Man C.V.
    Inventor: Konrad Wagner
  • Anthurium plant `A8`
    Patent number: PP10551
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium is provided. It is a medium size plant, suitable for production in 12.5 cm to 20 cm pots from a single tissue culture produced microcutting `A8` has very vigorous growth; early and abundant branching; full and symmetrical growth habit; early, abundant year-round flowering. Prominent, bright red, highly glossy spathes, typical from the onset of flowering, are held above and among leaves on strong peduncles and remain on the plant for several months past maturity. Relatively light spadixes contrast with the spathes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian W. Osiecki
  • `FA 18` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10554
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the FA 18 peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, MI, having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 30 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round peach with white flesh and an attractive deep pinkish-red blush over a pinkish-white background covering 90% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.5. A fruit and tree with resistance to Bacterial Spot.6. A fruit and blossom that is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • `FA 12` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10555
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the `FA 12` peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A substantially round fruit with an attractive bright red blush coloration covering 90 to 100% of the fruit at maturity. pg,22. A fruit maturing 5 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A fruit with excellent storage and shipping qualities.4. A tree and fruit with good resistance to bacterial spot.5. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.6. A fruit and blossom that is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • `FA 17` peach tree
    Patent number: PP10556
    Abstract: A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the FA 17 peach tree variety) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, Mich., having the following combination of unique and desirable features:1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities.2. A fruit maturing 30 days later than the `Redhaven` peach.3. A substantially round peach with clear yellow flesh and an attractive dark red blush over a brilliant orange back-ground covering about 80 to 90% of the fruit at maturity.4. A fruit and tree with good resistance to Bacterial Spot.5. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut.6. A fruit and tree with exceptional hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Management
    Inventors: Annette Bjorge, Randy Bjorge
  • Maackia amurensis plant named `Starburst`
    Patent number: PP10557
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Maackia amurensis tree, characterized particularly as to novelty by its straight trunk with attractive peeling coppery bark, exceptionally vigorous grwoth and its very large showy and abundant white panicles of flowers, born upright in closely clustered panicles at the ends of thick twigs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Newplant Associates
    Inventor: William Flemer, III
  • Japanese elm tree named `Discovery`
    Patent number: PP10558
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Japanese elm tree (ie., Ulmus davidiana Japonica) is provided that exhibits excellent form and resistance to Dutch elm disease. Unlike other Japanese elm trees the growth habit is clean, symmetrical, upright, and vase-shaped. The foliage is obovate to oval in configuration and is slightly smaller than is typical for the species. Good cold hardiness and resistance to elm leaf beetles are exhibited. The new cultivar is particularly suited for growing as an attractive landscape shade tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries Inc.
    Inventor: J. Richard Durand
  • African violet plant named Leonardo da Vinci
    Patent number: PP10559
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named Leonardo da Vinci, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped multi-colored flowers which have a white center and some white edges and an intensive purplish red patch on each of the three large petals (occasionnally on the two small petals also) that fades out to a lighter purplish red color; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Breeding A.G.
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • African violet plant named `Monet`
    Patent number: PP10560
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of African violet named `Monet`, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by its single violet-shaped, bi-colored flowers with unique markings of large white centers contrasting with the purplish blue petals; strong, upright flower stems that curve slightly toward the center to form a compact bouquet above the leaves; medium green, oval to heart-shaped leaves; profuse flowering; vigorous and compact growth habit; flowering 9-10 weeks after potting, and by its long lasting and non-dropping flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: International Plant Breeding A.G.
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Sr.
  • Stevia plant named `RSIT 94-1306`
    Patent number: PP10562
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of Stevia characterized by a high ratio of stevioside to rebaudioside C, a high ratio of stevioside to rebaudioside A, and a high ratio of stevioside to dulcoside A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Royal-Sweet International Technologies Ltd. Part.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Sys, Albert Anthony Marsolais, James Brandle
  • Stevia plant named `RSIT 95-166-13`
    Patent number: PP10563
    Abstract: A novel Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni variety characterized by a high ratio of rebaudioside C to stevioside, a high ratio of rebaudioside C to rebaudioside A, and a high ratio of rebaudioside C to dulcoside A in its leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Royal-Sweet International Technologies Ltd. Part.
    Inventors: James Brandle, Elizabeth Ann Sys, Albert Anthony Marsolais
  • Stevia plant named `RSIT 94-751`
    Patent number: PP10564
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of stevia characterized by: (1) a high ratio of rebaudioside A to stevioside; (2) a high ratio of rebaudioside A to rebaudioside C; (3) a high ratio of rebaudioside A to dulcoside A; (4) a high percentage of steviol glycosides consists of rebaudioside A; (5) a high concentration of rebaudioside A; and (6) a high sweetener concentration (i.e., the sum of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside C, and dulcoside).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Royal-Sweet International Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Albert Anthony Marsolais, James Brandle, Elizabeth Ann Sys