Patents Examined by Karen Redden
  • Methods for -mediated transformation of sugar cane
    Patent number: 9447421
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of sugar cane (Saccharum spp.) comprising introducing a nucleotide sequence of interest into a sugar cane callus tissue or cell thereof via Agrobacterium mediated delivery, wherein the sugar cane callus tissue is less than 28 days post-initiation. The invention further provides methods for transforming a sugar cane callus tissue or cell thereof comprising inoculating the sugar cane callus tissue that is less than 28 days post-initiation with an Agrobacterium comprising a nucleotide sequence of interest to produce an Agrobacterium-inoculated sugar cane tissue or cell thereof; and co-cultivating the Agrobacterium and the sugar cane callus tissue to produce a transformed sugar cane callus tissue or cell thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignees: Syngenta Participations AG, Queensland University of Technology
    Inventors: Robert Jason Christopher Geijskes, Paulo Cezar De Lucca
  • Regulatory polynucleotides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9447423
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of transcribable polynucleotides in plant cells, plant tissues, and plants. Compositions include regulatory polynucleotide molecules capable of providing expression in plant tissues and plants. Methods for expressing polynucleotides in a plant cell, plant tissue, or plants using the regulatory polynucleotide molecules disclosed herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Tedd D. Elich, Philip N. Benfey, Jee W. Jung
  • plant named ‘Amor’
    Patent number: PP27119
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Helleborus, ‘Amor’, that is characterized by its early flowering habit; blooming for 8 weeks beginning in late fall in The Netherlands, its large flowers up to 6 cm in diameter that are reddish purple in color and yellow-green at the base, and its large and durable leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: KWEKERIJ DE BOEZEM B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Dofferhoff
  • plant named ‘GDJ’
    Patent number: PP27133
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex aquifolium, ‘GDJ’, that is characterized by its well-branched, compact, and broadly upright plant habit, its variegated leaves that emerge with medium green centers with bright yellow-green margins and mature to dark green centers with yellow margins, and its leaves with a glossy surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: S. Hendriksen Beheer BV
    Inventor: Simon Hendriksen
  • plant named ‘Balbonicher’
    Patent number: PP27136
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Balbonicher’, characterized by its double-type, medium red-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat
  • plant named ‘Wepster’
    Patent number: PP27141
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Wepster’ characterized by high vigor and an upright-spreading plant habit, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580 amplified by the polymerase chain reaction and which are linked to a dominant allele for resistance to eastern filbert blight from the cultivar Gasaway, expression of incompatibility alleles S1 and S2 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 8 of 20 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents OSU 440.005 and ‘Tonda Pacifica’, and from one parent at an additional 12 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • plant named ‘Balbonirose’
    Patent number: PP27148
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Balbonirose’, characterized by its double-type, rose-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat
  • plant named ‘Cosmic Delight’
    Patent number: PP27154
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Cosmic Delight’, characterized by its outwardly arching growth habit, wide lance leaves that have a creamy-white center, creamy-white veins, light pink to red spots, green mottling, and green margins, tolerance to sunburns, high tuber yield potential, and good performance in sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘Hearts Desire’
    Patent number: PP27155
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Hearts Desire’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped green leaves that have a white center, white mid and primary veins, numerous red purple spots and speckles along the netted veins, and plants that are attractive in containers and sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • Red delicious apple tree named ‘Westfresh’
    Patent number: PP27164
    Abstract: This apple is unique in its combination of color, red stripe, and excellent long-term storage, which results in improved pack-out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: WestFresh LLC
    Inventors: Beau J. Anderson, Jesse J. Anderson
  • Apricot tree named ‘NJA152’
    Patent number: PP27166
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus armeniaca named ‘NJA152’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apricot varieties by its unique combination of a slightly later blooming habit, good production of glossy glabrous fruit with a red blush over a yellow-orange ground color, freestone flesh which has a melting texture and is moderately juicy, and flavor that is sweet-tart and aromatic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • plant named ‘Balbonipink’
    Patent number: PP27177
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Balbonipink’, characterized by its double-type, medium pink-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Michael S. Uchneat
  • plant named ‘Balbonisal’
    Patent number: PP27178
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Balbonisal’, characterized by its double-type, salmon-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Charles Snijders
  • Laurel oak tree named ‘QHMTF’
    Patent number: PP27191
    Abstract: A Laurel oak tree (Quercus hemisphaerica) named “QHMTF” having a compact habit with dense canopy, vigorous growth rate, shiny rich dark green foliage in summer, and semi-evergreen holding leaves until late spring and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Southern Selections, LLC
    Inventor: Dwayne C. Moon
  • Althea plant named ‘DS03RS’
    Patent number: PP27196
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Althea plant named ‘DS03RS’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark green-colored leaves; early, uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; large double-type purple-colored flowers that are not persistent; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Greenleaf Nursery Company
    Inventor: Don Odom Shadow
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueprimdon’
    Patent number: PP27198
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueprimdon’, 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
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALCIMEI’
    Patent number: PP27200
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALCIMEI’, particularly characterized by having light purple flowers with a small lighter center, 1 to 2 peduncles, a peduncle that is long and moderate, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘PHALDISAM’
    Patent number: PP27203
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDISAM’, particularly characterized by having white flowers with dark purple flecks, the intensity of which depends on the temperature during opening of the flower buds, 1 to 2 peduncles, a peduncle that is long and moderate, leaves that are obovate and moderately elongated, and is propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • orchid plant named ‘Phaldotwel’
    Patent number: PP27204
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDOTWEL’, particularly characterized by having yellow flowers, 2 peduncles, a peduncle that is long and moderate, leaves that are narrow oblong, and is propagated by tissue culture is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • plant named ‘Hafltifrpu’
    Patent number: PP27216
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Hafltifrpu’, 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 and yellow bi-colored ray florets with 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: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: Koichiro Nishikawa