Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Patent number: 7530197
    Abstract: A method and system for automatically harvesting and screening plant embryos in multiple stages to identify those embryos that are suited for incorporation into manufactured seeds are provided. The method includes generally three steps. First, plant embryos are automatically sorted according to their rough size/shape and also singulated into discrete embryo units, for example by vibrational sieving. Second, the sorted and singulated plant embryos are classified using a first classification method. For example, each embryo may be imaged by a camera and the image is used to ascertain the embryo's more precise size/shape. Third, for those embryos that have passed the first classification method, a second classification method is applied. For example, a pre-developed classification algorithm to classify embryos according to their putative germination vigor may be applied to the same image used in the first classification method, to identify those embryos that are likely to germinate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co.
    Inventors: Roger Timmis, Edwin Hirahara, Harry G. Folster, Heather Surerus-Lopez
  • Patent number: 7442549
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a pure line plant which is required in constructing a seed propagation variety of orchid. An auxin solution is dropped to unfertilized orchid flowers so as to form seeds based on parthenogenesis. Then these seeds are germinated and haploid plants are selected from orchid plants thus grown. The germinating seeds judges as haploid plants are grown to give pure line plants having doubled chromosomes. Thus, a seed propagation variety of orchid is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Sapporo Breweries Limited
    Inventor: Syoichi Ichihashi
  • Patent number: 7402734
    Abstract: A process of mechanical separation of embryos from seeds for genetic transplantation employs counter-rotating cylinders together with one or more culling, hydration, separation, and viability testing steps to provide high-throughput of viable, transplantable tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Brian J. Martinell, Beth Jo Calabotta, Richard J. Heinzen, Richard F. Klemm, Dennis E. McCabe, Gail A. Roberts, Lori Ann Smith
  • Patent number: PP18996
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yorivendell’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response; early flowering habit; seven-week response time; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; green-colored immature disc florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brother's Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP18998
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hibiscus, Hibiscus syriacus ‘Jodi,’ characterized by three color irregular variegation (Dark green, light green, and golden yellow); a large, pure white flower; a longer blooming duration; two additional seasons of ornamental qualities because of variegated leaves; and triploid (sterile) genetic character.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: J & D Smith Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: David Smith
  • Patent number: PP19002
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yorichmond’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response; early flowering habit, seven-week response time; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP19004
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having a strong anise fragrance; complex, attractive apricot and yellow-pink flower color; vigorous, upright, well-balanced plant habit; strong foliage resistant to most diseases; strong cutting stems; and good high centered flower form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Patent number: PP19006
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yohollister’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response; early flowering habit, seven-week response time; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with intense yellow red-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP19014
    Abstract: A new, and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Casino’characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and large flowers with white and black-colored petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Eleonore Peek
  • Patent number: PP19015
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cortaderia plant named ‘Scarlet Wonder’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; green-colored leaves; purple-colored pendulous flower panicles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Johan Troelstra
  • Patent number: PP19016
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yohenry the Third’, characterized by its uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; natural flowering season mid-September in the northern hemisphere; decorative-type inflorescences with violet blue-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP19060
    Abstract: A showy Sedum cultivated variety (cultivar) named ‘Pink Chablis’, characterized by white and blue-green variegated leaves, compact habit, and pink fall borne flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Hortech, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher B. Howe
  • Patent number: PP19063
    Abstract: A new Sedum plant particularly distinguished by greenish-yellow variegated foliage, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Inspiration Plant
    Inventor: Robbert Gijsbertus Cornelis Van Blokland
  • Patent number: PP19104
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yofrolic’, characterized by its uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform and freely flowering habit; natural flowering season later August in the northern hemisphere; daisy-type inflorescences with violet-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Patent number: PP19138
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balcablav’, characterized by its light lavender-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-trailing growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • Patent number: PP19279
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Sharp’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; quilled decorative-type inflorescences that are about 5.5 cm in diameter with bright yellow-colored ray florets and green-colored centers; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Patent number: PP19899
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea plant named ‘Robleo’, characterized by its unique blooming time, upright dense and globose growth habit, and attractive large semi-double multi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Plant Development Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Amy Duck Thomas
  • Patent number: PP20093
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Begonia, Begonia boliviensis ‘Yabos’, characterized by its compact, freely branched, pendulant plant habit combined with red-orange flowers and ease of propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Frederic C. Yates
  • Patent number: PP20095
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sumipas 03’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading, compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely, early and continuous flowering habit; and inflorescences with purple-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Ralf Schräder
  • Patent number: PP20149
    Abstract: A new and distinct somaclone of rose scented geranium Pelargonium graveolens christened ‘Parimal’ characterized by distinct morphology and improved oil yield determining parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Gauri Saxena, Suchitra Banerjee, Laiq ur Rahman, Gopal Rao Mallavarapu, Srikant Sharma, Suman Preet Singh Khanuja, Sushil Kumar