Patents Examined by James R. Feyrer
  • Farming method using waste material
    Patent number: 5755058
    Abstract: A method of farming comprises collecting waste material such as manure from animal farming, or effluent from food processing plants or the like in a closed container, stirring and aerating the material within the container and adding yeast and phosphoric acid to increase aerobic bacterial activity while reducing anaerobic bacteria and rendering the material into a pumpable liquid. The material is then spread across the ground by a spreading action by pumping the material through a pipe carried on the reel of a vehicle having a boom of the order of 100 feet in width so that the material is sprayed onto the ground in an even spreading action at a rate of the order of 1000 to 5000 gallons per acre. Simultaneously an oxidizing agent such as hydrogen peroxide is sprayed onto the material, preferably immediately before the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Jean-Noel M. Guyot
    Inventors: Jean-Noel M. Guyot, Rene R. Rosset
  • Plum tree "Joanna Red"
    Patent number: PP10385
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree (Prunus salicina) with the following features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Vigorous, upright growth.2. Heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit.3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.4. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree.5. Fruit with good firmness, handling and shipping qualities.6. Fruit with the ability to remain firm on the tree 6 to 7 days after shipping ripe.7. The fruit having a good balance between acid and sugar with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree "Geo Pride"
    Patent number: PP10386
    Abstract: A new and distinct interspecific tree (Prunus salicina.times.Prunus armeniaca) which has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Regular and heavy production of fruit.2. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality.3. Fruit holding firm on the tree 10 to 12 days after maturity (shipping ripe).4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.5. Fruit with high soluble solids (Brix) averaging approximately 18.degree. with the refractometer.6. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree.7. Vigorous, semi-upright growth of the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventors: Chris Floyd Zaiger, Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Phalaenopsis orchid plant named `Abylos`
    Patent number: PP10392
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis orchid variety named `Abylos` particularly characterized by its abundant white flowers which are flushed with pink, and a contrasting dark purple center. Its horticultural traits further include economical propagation via tissue culture, very rapid growth, abundant flower production, and plant dimensions suitable for packaging and shipping to market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Wolfgang Bock, Pflanzenexport KG
    Inventor: Renate Plate
  • Geranium plant named `Purple Rose`
    Patent number: PP10395
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium .times. hortorum cultivar named `Purple Rose` is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 6714-17 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 6707-13 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double fuschia florets having an eye of orange and red. Medium green foliage with zonation is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is vigorous self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Variety of apple tree named Jonagored Supra
    Patent number: PP10401
    Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of apple Malus domestica, tree named Jonagored Supra, a sport mutation of the apple variety Jonagored, uniquely characterized from its parent variety by the rounder form of its fruit; its slightly softer red-colored, approximately 90% solid blush having scarcely visible, very fine red stripes in it and approximately 10% of its surface is striped; by the earlier ripening and picking dates of its fruit; by the tree's distinctly weaker growth habit, the very dark brown to greyed-purple color of its wood; more pubescence and a lower amont of lenticels; and by the irregular margin of its leaves which is generally serrate but some are also biserrate and serrate-biserrate. Extended observation has further indicated that the Jonagored Supra is virus free, and is an improvement on the Jonagored variety with respect to its growth habit, color and productivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Jomobel NV
    Inventor: Jos Morren
  • Strawberry plant variety named Darselect
    Patent number: PP10402
    Abstract: A strawberry plant producing large conical fruit on a vigorous plant having good rooting capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Societe Civile Darbonne
    Inventor: Robert Hureau
  • Alstroemeria plant variety named `Staprinag`
    Patent number: PP10408
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing flowers of good quality and attractive coloration, suitable for growing in pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Van Staaveren b.v.
    Inventor: Jacob van Andel
  • Alstroemeria plant variety named `Staprilan`
    Patent number: PP10409
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing flowers of good quality and attractive coloration, suitable for growing in pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Van Staaveren b.v.
    Inventor: Jacob van Andel
  • Raspberry plant named `Anne`
    Patent number: PP10411
    Abstract: Ths invention relates to a new and distinct fall bearing golden fruited raspberry cultivar named `Anne` which is capable of producing fruit on primocanes, the fruit being larger and more cohesive than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by moderate suckering ability, and its round-conic, light colored and symmetrical fruit. Additionally, it is characterized by its sparsely thorny upright canes, with fall fruit appearing on the upper quarter of the cane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventors: Harry Jan Swartz, Joseph A. Fiola, Herbert D. Stiles, Brian R. Smith
  • Raspberry plant named `Caroline`
    Patent number: PP10412
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct fall bearing red raspberry cultivar named `Caroline` which is capable of producing a large amount of larger, more flavorful and more cohesive fruit on primocanes 1-3 weeks earlier than standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by its moderate to high suckering ability, its conic, smooth and symmetrical fruit. Additionally, its thorn characteristics and its upright canes with fall fruit appearing on the upper half of the cane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventors: Harry Jan Swartz, Joseph A. Fiola, Herbert D. Stiles, Brian A. Smith
  • Mandevilla plant named `PSJAM DP1`
    Patent number: PP10413
    Abstract: A new and distinct Mandevilla plant named `PSJAM DP1`, characterized particularly by its deep pink flower color, large flower size, wide overlapping corolla lobes, floriferous habit, and its ease of propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Geo. W. Park Seed Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy A. Alston
  • Azalea plant named Memories
    Patent number: PP10414
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Azalea plant named `Memories`, characterized by its dark green leaves that do not abscise during the cooling and forcing periods; uniform and symmetrical plant habit; numerous and large single coral-colored flowers with undulating petal margins that give the flower a ruffled appearance; excellent postproduction longevity with flowers lasting up to four weeks in an interior environment; and very good resistance to the fungal pathogen Cylindrocladium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Euonymus plant named `Interbolwi`
    Patent number: PP10424
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Euonymus plant named `Interbolwi`, characterized by its showy green and yellow variegated foliage; compact, spreading and rounded plant form; moderate growth rate; flat leaves; and excellent resistance to leaf spot diseases. It is intended that the new Euonymus will be marketed under the trade name Blondy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Gustaaf Emiel Ferdinand Bolwijn
  • Petunia plant name `Caschamp`
    Patent number: PP10426
    Abstract: The petunia cultivar `Caschamp` is particularly characterized by vigorous growth and abundant flower production under diverse conditions including heat as well as moderate winter temperatures; a flower with an upper side that is brilliant pink with a dark purple center and a lower side that is light purple with dark veins and a long garden season in which growth and flowering continues from early spring until late winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Danziger - "Dan" Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Petunia plant named `Caschika`
    Patent number: PP10427
    Abstract: The petunia cultivar `Caschika` is particularly characterized by vigorous growth and continued flowering under hot summer conditions and in mild winters; a long garden season with flowering from early spring until late winter; prolific growth with vigorous green-gray (R.H.S. 137B) foliage and pink-lavender (R.H.S. 78A) flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Danziger - "Dan" Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant `Kimpgua`
    Patent number: PP10429
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea impatiens plant named `Kimpgua`, a.k.a `Improved Guadeloupe` characterized by its flat and rounded purple and pink bi-colored flowers; upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, slightly glossy, non-variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named `214`
    Patent number: PP10430
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `214`, characterized by its medium pink-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; outwardly spreading, rounded and mounding growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, matte, non-variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler
  • Guzmania plant named `Lambada`
    Patent number: PP10431
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named `Lambada`, characterized by its tall and broad growth habit; arching broad leaves; branched inflorescenes with showy bright red floral bracts and bright yellow sepals; and tolerance to wet media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: H.A. Meewisse B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes S. M. Meewisse
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant `Kinoc`
    Patent number: PP10433
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kinoc`, and to be marketed under the name `Noctua`, characterized by its magenta-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; outwardly spreading, mounded and rounded growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Ludwig Kientzler