Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Use of nitric oxide modulators in -mediated plant transformation
    Patent number: 7388126
    Abstract: Use of nitric oxide modulators during the transformation process can enhance Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: David R. Duncan, Cristina Ubach
  • Rose plant named ‘BENuno’
    Patent number: PP18860
    Abstract: ‘BENuno’ is a new and distinct rose with hybrid tea-type, exhibition form flowers of a unique near-white blend. Flowers are born one to a stem and last well over a week as cut flowers. Fragrance is moderate. The thick foliage has shown very good disease resistance in national, outside testing. ‘BENuno’ is well suited as a garden perennial, a large container plant and for cut flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Nor'East Miniature Roses
    Inventor: Frank Benardella
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘JACmorde’
    Patent number: PP18861
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant characterized by its deep pink blooms presented in clusters; ease of propagation by hardwood or softwood cuttings; compact, well-branched habit; resistance to common fungal diseases, and hardiness to Zone 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson and Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Dianella revoluta plant named ‘DTN03’
    Patent number: PP18883
    Abstract: ‘DTN03’ is a distinctive variety of Dianella revoluta, which is characterized by its combination of bluish-green leaf color, strong leaf glaucosity, very short height, erect growth habit, very dense shoots with very short internodes, and narrow leaf blade. Pale blue flowers on stems up to 50 cm high typically develop in spring and early summer and are followed by green berries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: VersaScapes L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • ‘Newfane’ Sweet Cherry Tree Prunus Avium
    Patent number: PP18892
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, Prunus avium, originating as a hybrid seedling of the cross: ‘Emperor Francis’ (non-patented)בStella’ (non-patented). This new variety is unique from its parents and other sweet cherries varieties because it is a light fleshed, light skinned variety that is suitable for brining users and is self-fertile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger D. Way, Susan K. Brown, Robert Anderson
  • Anagallis monelli plant cultivar ‘Wildcat Pink’
    Patent number: PP18893
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultiva of Anagallis plant named ‘Wildcat Pink,’ characterized by its vigorous and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; numerous single flowers that are bright pink in color; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Rosanna Freyre
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Smoothie Time’
    Patent number: PP18894
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Smoothie Time’, having bright pink single flowers with spoon tips and a green disc. ‘Smoothie Time’ has a medium to tall vigor with a good foliage presentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Cleangro Ltd.
    Inventor: Ruth Parham
  • Apple tree named ‘Red Topaz’
    Patent number: PP18895
    Abstract: The ‘Red Topaz’ apple tree originated as a spontaneous limb sport mutation discovered on a ‘Topaz’ apple tree. ‘Red Topaz’ is distinguishable from its parent by its fruit. ‘Red Topaz’ has a solid red overcolor and matures about ten days earlier than ‘Topaz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Otto Louda
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoashley’
    Patent number: PP18916
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoashley’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong to obovate-shaped ray florets; dark orange-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering about October 6th in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Cordyline plant named ‘Falcon’
    Patent number: PP18931
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Falcon’ that is characterized by red-brown leaves and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Gordon Scott, Sally Scott
  • Veronica plant named ‘Glory’
    Patent number: PP18932
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Glory’ that was discovered in a cultivated area and is characterized by a dense compact habit and abundant, long-blooming, compact flower spikes of a deep violet color. These combined traits set it apart from all other existing varieties of Veronica known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Heather Philpott
  • Tricyrtis plant named ‘Imperial Banner’
    Patent number: PP18956
    Abstract: A new and distinct Tricyrtis plant characterized by its unique, white-variegated foliage, compact, upright habit, and large purple spotted flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert D. Jansen
  • Codiaeum plant named ‘Revolutions’
    Patent number: PP18957
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Codiaeum plant named ‘Revolutions’ that is characterized by tightly curled variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Magaly Zaias Fast
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Sakcadnucop’
    Patent number: PP18958
    Abstract: An Osteospermum cultivar particularly distinguished by its purple-terracotta-copper flower color, large flower size with flowers that remain open under low light conditions and its compact plant growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S
    Inventor: Niels G. Kristensen
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsanyx’
    Patent number: PP18962
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsanyx’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; intense dark purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Van Zanten Plants b.v.
    Inventor: Cornelis Arie Hoogendoorn
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yohope’
    Patent number: PP18966
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yohope’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 7 cm in diameter; attractive light purple-colored ray florets; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers Inc.
    Inventor: Cornelis P. Vandenberg
  • Geranium plant named ‘Rainbow’
    Patent number: PP18968
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Rainbow’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading plant habit; basal branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; purple violet, purple and light purple tri-colored flowers with dark purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Kramer
  • Verbena plant named ‘Lan Uppurmos’
    Patent number: PP18972
    Abstract: A verbena cultivar particularly distinguished by its violet-purple colored flowers with a white background, vigorous, free-branching with multiple secondary lateral branches, upright growth habit becoming slightly spreading and decumbant, and tolerance to powdery mildew is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulmist’
    Patent number: PP18975
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, yellow flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. 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: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens N. Olesen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Crystal Lake’
    Patent number: PP18982
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Crystal Lake’, characterized by its upright and broadly outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; light violet blue-colored flowers with purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Hans Kramer