Patents Examined by Keith Robinson
  • Patent number: PP28721
    Abstract: ‘RKD’ is a Gala-type apple tree distinguished by its early maturing and early full-coloring fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Callahan
  • Patent number: PP28744
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Andromeda’ is disclosed, characterized by large rosettes comprised of an abundance of ruffled, silvery blue-violet leaves, margined with pink. Further, the new cultivar ‘Andromeda’ produces complex inflorescences, comprised of 3-5 cincinni, composed of 17-21 flowers each, resulting in profuse flowering. 2.4 cm long flowers produced are exceptionally large for the genus. Robust growth, enhancing production intervals in the commercial nursery. Plants are landscape tolerant in temperate areas, and grow quickly to over 20? in diameter. The new variety is an Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Aeonium, Crassula, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedum and others. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants, as a variety of ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Altman Specialty Plants, Inc
    Inventor: Renee O'Connell
  • Patent number: PP28755
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its fruit that tends to be longer than broad, very slight difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit, strong gloss, very firm fruit flesh, early season fruit production, and medium to long fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP28756
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size that is red in color, conical in shape with medium to strong gloss and a calyx that tends to be raised; seeds that range from level with to above the surface; medium plant size, with foliage that lacks gloss and has medium to strong interveinal blistering; fruiting truss pubescence that is strong and held strongly outward; and stolons, stipules and fruiting trusses that all lack anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP28772
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Scabiosa ‘Pmoore02’ that is characterized by its long flowering period, its short stature, its sterile flowers that do not produce seed, its inflorescences that are light green and turn pale pink to pale purple in color, its long lasting cut flowers, and its compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventor: Peter R. Moore
  • Patent number: PP28786
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1419’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; light violet-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28802
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 1049’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with bright red purple-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP28803
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 585’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with light pink-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP28819
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1219’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark violet-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28820
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1430’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; deep violet-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28821
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1433’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; deep pink-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28841
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 1069’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with light pink-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP28844
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAOBI’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large decorative inflorescences with orange and red bi-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28853
    Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP003’ is disclosed. The new pear tree is notable for the size and quality of its fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Allan G. White
  • Patent number: PP28888
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buxus microphylla, ‘SB 108’, that is characterized by its obovate-shaped leaves that are dark green in color with a waxy surface texture, its good resistance to boxwood blight and some resistance to boxwood leafminer, and its compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: SAUNDERS BROTHERS, INC.
    Inventor: Rollin Edgerton Woolley
  • Patent number: PP28898
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘PKMP11’, characterized by its compact plant habit; globular plant form; vigorous growth habit; upright dark violet buds and flowers, and small leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Gartneriet PKM A/S
    Inventor: Christian Hald Madsen
  • Patent number: PP28913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMYL’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28914
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMGE’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with bright yellow and red bi-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28915
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMDR’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28916
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMWT’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp