Patents Examined by Karen Redden
  • Sulfotransferase of a red microalga and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9458438
    Abstract: An isolated protein which is at least partially encoded by a polynucleotide sequence encoding a novel sulfotransferase is provided together with a composition which includes the isolated protein. A transgenic organism transformed by a polynucleotide encoding a protein which is at least partially encoded by a novel sulfotransferase is also provided. The invention also includes a process for in-vivo and in-vitro making a sulfated polysaccharide from an unsulfated polysaccharide or increasing the sulfur content of an already sulfated polysaccharide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Ben Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Shoshana Arad, Lena Plesser, Yaakov Weinstein
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueprimver’
    Patent number: PP27199
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueprimver’, characterized by its compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong lateral branches; early flowering habit; inflorescences with large red-colored flower bracts; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • New Guinea plant named ‘DHARSSCRLT’
    Patent number: PP27263
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens cultivar named ‘DHARSSCRLT’ is disclosed, characterized by large scarlet flowers well branched form and good sun resistance. The new variety is an Impatiens, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF12-22-1’
    Patent number: PP27269
    Abstract: ‘UF12-22-1’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having consistent bright orange-bronze leaves with distinct red-magenta venation, and a vigorous but compact growth habit, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • plant named ‘Haflpare’
    Patent number: PP27270
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Haflpare’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to somewhat trailing and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; inflorescences with deep orange and yellow bi-colored ray florets and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
  • plant named ‘Haflrest’
    Patent number: PP27271
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Haflrest’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to somewhat trailing and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large inflorescences with dark orange-colored ray florets with yellow-colored borders and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
  • Citrus rootstock named ‘UFR-15’
    Patent number: PP27275
    Abstract: ‘UFR-15’ is a new and distinct diploid hybrid citrus rootstock for improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-15’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • rootstock named ‘UFR-6’
    Patent number: PP27276
    Abstract: ‘UFR-6’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-6’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • rootstock named ‘UFR-1’
    Patent number: PP27277
    Abstract: ‘UFR-1’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-1’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • Coleus plant named ‘UF12-82-3’
    Patent number: PP27288
    Abstract: ‘UF12-82-3’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having a combination of novel mounded growth habit, excellent heat tolerance, and lance-shaped leaves consistently colored deep maroon with bright green margins that is significantly different than other coleus plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Clark, Grayson M. Clark
  • Citrus rootstock named ‘UFR-5’
    Patent number: PP27298
    Abstract: ‘UFR-5’ is a new and distinct allotetraploid citrus rootstock for tree size control and improved disease resistance. ‘UFR-5’ has shown a positive reaction to the Huanglongbing disease (HLB, or citrus greening disease) in multiple experimental field trials. Scion trees grafted on this rootstock show a reduced frequency of infection and reduced disease symptoms once infected as compared to commercial diploid rootstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • plant named ‘SMHPPINO’
    Patent number: PP27302
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMHPPINO’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; broad showy inflorescences with sterile flowers that are light green in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • plant named ‘KLEPH14253’
    Patent number: PP27311
    Abstract: A new petunia plant particularly distinguished by having salmon colored flowers with red veins and a mounding plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Antonella Capo
  • plant named ‘CHQZ0006’
    Patent number: PP27313
    Abstract: A new Argyranthemum plant named ‘CHQZ0006’ particularly distinguished by the large, white flowers, dark-green to grey-green foliage, upright and mounding plant habit with good branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Erwin de Jong
  • plant named ‘Hafltibr’
    Patent number: PP27314
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Hafltibr’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading to somewhat trailing and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; inflorescences with orange-colored ray florets with orange red-colored central and lateral stripes and bright yellow-colored disc florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above and beyond the foliar plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa
  • plant named ‘FT01’
    Patent number: PP27330
    Abstract: ‘FT01’ is a distinctive variety of Trachelospermum asiaticum which is characterized by the combination of a dense canopy of foliage, a prostrate growth habit, a low plant height, a high number of flowers and uniformity and stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathon Williams
  • plant names ‘KZ02’
    Patent number: PP27350
    Abstract: A new and distinct Actinidia chinensis cultivar named ‘KZ02’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive yellow inner pericarp and a mid seasonal harvest time. The new variety bears fruit heavily and produces a consistently shaped oblong shaped fruit. The new variety is suitable for commercial production of kiwi fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Kiwi Fruit NZ Limited
    Inventor: Donald Alfred Skelton
  • Peach tree named ‘CALAVERAS’
    Patent number: PP27351
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, non-melting, yellow flesh suitable for mechanical pitters. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality fresh as well as canned. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Bellissimo’
    Patent number: PP27353
    Abstract: A new and distinct Origanum cultivar named ‘BELLISSIMO’ is disclosed, characterized by a controlled, attractive, dome shaped growth habit. Flowers have large dark pink floral bracts. The new cultivar is an Origanum, typically suited for garden and ornamental container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Marcus Harvey
  • plant named ‘WHIT L’
    Patent number: PP27371
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of vitex, Vitex negundo, particularly distinguished by having a compact, much branched, dwarf growth habit, with dense dark green leaves, interspersed with spikes of sterile, blue-purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Lacebark, Inc.
    Inventor: Carl E. Whitcomb