Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Olive tree ‘Arbequina OLINT’
    Patent number: PP18600
    Abstract: This new invention of an olive tree is characterized by its similarity to the ‘Arbequina Standard’ from which it is a clonal selection (naturally occurring mutation) from which it is distinguished by higher productivity, larger fruit size, better pulp to stone ratio, higher oil yield, and better oil quality. The plants are ideally suited for mechanical harvesting and high density planting. The fruit matures in northern California during the first week of October.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Joan Tous
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelrikist’
    Patent number: PP18603
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelrikist’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; and red purple and yellow variegated flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Poultc012’
    Patent number: PP18604
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the shrub class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens N. Olesen
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Dark Florence’
    Patent number: PP18606
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Dark Florence’, characterized by its erect, compact growth habit, with short inflorescence stems, nonvariegated leaves, elliptic ray florets formed in one or two complete whorls, its vibrant orange ray floret color, with the under side of the ray florets having red-purple striations at the center and tips, and its dark violet-black disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Amerinova Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Bjarne N. Larsen
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05101’
    Patent number: PP18610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA05101’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to trailing growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively large red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Nemesia plant named ‘KLENH05138’
    Patent number: PP18612
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘KLENH05138’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and compact growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Petunia plant named ‘KLEPH05111’
    Patent number: PP18632
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘KLEPH05111’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; relatively large dark violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Trachelium plant named ‘Esm Ton’
    Patent number: PP18633
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Trachelium plant named ‘Esm Ton’, characterized by its erect flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; numerous small green-colored flower buds that do not open; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Esmeralda Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Aloysius A. J. Hooijman
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05115’
    Patent number: PP18634
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05115’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with light purple-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpeco’
    Patent number: PP18636
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpeco’, characterized by its compact and outwardly arching growth habit; freely branching plant habit; bushy habit; lavender and light pink bi-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; and relatively tolerant to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignees: Nishinomiya City, Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Murakami, Mito Ikeda, Hidefumi Funakoshi, Yasuo Kishimoto
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05118’
    Patent number: PP18642
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05118’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and large daisy-type inflorescences with light orange-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Papaver plant named ‘White Ruffles’
    Patent number: PP18643
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘White Ruffles’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and flowers with ruffled white-colored petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licantie B.V.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Anthepedi’
    Patent number: PP18644
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by red, durable spathes that slowly turn brown with age, dark-green, compact, durable leaves, medium-long erect peduncle, more inflorescences than leaves, rich shoot formation, flowers early and freely throughout the year, a compact and full plant habit with a plant height around 30 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Anthura B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • Clematis plant named ‘Stolwijk Gold’
    Patent number: PP18648
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Clematis plant named ‘Stolwijk Gold’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; uniquely yellow green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; and violet blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignees: Q.C. Stolwijk + Co. B.V., Rijnbeek + Son B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Stolwijk
  • Philadelphus plant named ‘STARBRIGHT’
    Patent number: PP18651
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Philadelphus plant named ‘STARBRIGHT’ that is characterized by bronzy-purple emerging foliage, compact size, dark purplish-black calyx and pure white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘STARBRIGHT’ apart from all other existing varieties of Philadelphus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Wilf Nicholls
  • Calathea plant named ‘HGV04’
    Patent number: PP18652
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘HGV04’ that is characterized by leaves that have a purple under side, a green upper side with yellow-green areas along the main and secondary veins and leaves with wavy margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Gebr. Valstar Beheer BV
    Inventor: Oscar Valstar
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meipojona’
    Patent number: PP18657
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that originated as a branch sport of the ‘Meipomolo’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,342). Unlike the ‘Meipomolo’ variety, the new variety forms golden-yellow blossoms instead of yellow-orange blossoms. The attractive blossoms are formed on a nearly continuous basis. The growth habit is vigorous and bushy. The semi-glossy foliage is dense dark green and of good substance and contrasts nicely with the golden-yellow blossom coloration. Very good tolerance to Black Spot and Oidium is displayed under normal growing conditions. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meillland
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadprose’
    Patent number: PP18662
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadprose’, characterized by single type medium yellow-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet VII’
    Patent number: PP18667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 26, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘YELLOWSWEET X’
    Patent number: PP18669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid August, with first picking on Aug. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, yellow in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, firm in texture, and mildly acidic and sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford