Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Achillea plant named ‘Apricot Delight’
    Patent number: PP18738
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Achillea millefolium, ‘Apricot Delight’, characterized by it long blooming habit, its vigorous growth habit, its compact growth habit and its salmon pink flowers that fade to a light greyed-orange with consistent bloom color throughout the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Michiel Zwaan
  • Aster plant named ‘Yotwist’
    Patent number: PP18741
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yotwist’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; natural flowering season mid-September in the Northern Hemisphere; daisy-type inflorescences with light violet-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Aniak’
    Patent number: PP18742
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Aniak’, characterized by its upright, compact and uniform growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Diascia plant named ‘CODI101’
    Patent number: PP18744
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘CODI101’, characterized by its compact, dense, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; and blue violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Nuflora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘PER6502’
    Patent number: PP18745
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘PER6502’, characterized by its uniform, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early season flowering response; inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: The Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Figraciosa’
    Patent number: PP18746
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Figraciosa, characterized by its upright, strong and uniform growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; pink and pale pink bi-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Taos’
    Patent number: PP18747
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Taos’, characterized by its upright, strong and uniform growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large yellow-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Aster plant named ‘Yosloopy’
    Patent number: PP18748
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Yosloopy’, characterized by its uniform, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; natural flowering season early September in the Northern Hemisphere; daisy-type inflorescence with light violet blue-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Smith
  • Nectarine tree named ‘AUTUMN BRIGHT’
    Patent number: PP18751
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid September, with first picking on Sep. 12, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named ‘June Sweet’
    Patent number: PP18752
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 21, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to somewhat oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Peach tree named ‘SUGARPEACH III’
    Patent number: PP18753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the early part of June, with first picking on Jun. 7, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to oblate in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and fully red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Asteriscus maritimus plant named ‘Asmago’
    Patent number: PP18754
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asteriscus maritimus plant named ‘Asmago’ characterized by its earliness, flat mounding growth habit, large golden yellow flowers, silvery colored leaves and good branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Anna M. W. P. Houbraken
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balcablitpi’
    Patent number: PP18756
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balcablitpi’, characterized by its light pink-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-trailing growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • Diascia plant named ‘Balwinlamp’
    Patent number: PP18757
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Balwinlamp’, characterized by its light pink-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Paul A. Talmadge
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Balserimwhi’
    Patent number: PP18758
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Balserimwhi’, characterized by its white-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous and upright-mounded, vase-like growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Linda Laughner
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Balserimlav’
    Patent number: PP18759
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Balserimlav’, characterized by its white and lavender bicolored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous and upright-mounded, vase-like growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Linda Laughner
  • Heliopsis plant named ‘Tuscan Sun’
    Patent number: PP18763
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Tuscan Sun’ characterized by its compact plant habit, sturdy stems, green leaves and stems, and golden-yellow ray flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Tuscan Sun’ apart from all other existing varieties of Heliopsis known to the inventors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Brent Hanson, David Charles Zlesak
  • Caladium plant named ‘Mt. Everest’
    Patent number: PP18764
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Mt. Everest’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; undulate strap-like leaves; and green and white-colored leaves with red purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Verbena plant named ‘Iplilena’
    Patent number: PP18775
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant particularly distinguished by its lilac flower, early flowering, and a habit that is very compact and later spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘Meilabasun’
    Patent number: PP18779
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Hybrid Tea Class is provided which abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive yellow blossoms that are margined and suffused with red. The growth habit is erect. Attractive dense dark green and glossy foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the blossoms coloration. Tolerance to disease is good particularly with respect to Oidium and Botrytis. The new variety forces well under greenhouse growing conditions and is well suited for cut flower production under such conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Meilland International S.A.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland