Patents Examined by Kent Bell
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadwitim’
    Patent number: PP18711
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadwitim’, characterized by its single type white-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSbecks’
    Patent number: PP18712
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by deep rose-pink, shallow cupped blooms; a strong, spicy, Old Rose fragrance; and vigorous, bushy growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Majestic Sweet’
    Patent number: PP18714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid to late August, with first picking on Aug. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and red to orange in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrimini’
    Patent number: PP18716
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its medium sized, cupped rosettes of pure mid-pink blossoms; having a very strong myrrh fragrance; and its tall, slightly arching growth with dark, glossy foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSdecorum’
    Patent number: PP18717
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its deep, rich crimson, medium-sized rosette shaped blossoms; a pleasing fruity fragrance; and short, bushy, upright growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Lupinus plant named ‘Salamon Star’
    Patent number: PP18718
    Abstract: ‘Salmon Star’ is a new variety of Lupinus hybridus that exhibits numerous and large-shaped salmon-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petpiblo ’
    Patent number: PP18719
    Abstract: A new Petunia plant particularly distinguished by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that are deep pink in color, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petpasyel’
    Patent number: PP18720
    Abstract: A new Petunia plant particularly distinguished by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that are light yellow in color, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: David W. Kerley
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Gramon ’
    Patent number: PP18721
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having salmon-orange, single, stellar-type flowers with relatively long peduncles, floriferous with medium-sized inflorescences borne well-above the foliage, medium-green foliage with strong zonation, a medium to tall-sized, rounded and well-branched plant habit, an early and continuous flowering response and good resistance to rain, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Fisropink ’
    Patent number: PP18722
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having cup-shaped, brilliant-pink, semi-double flowers with white eyes, floriferous with large inflorescences on long peduncles, medium-green and large foliage with distinct zonation, a tall plant habit with vigorous growth, a rounded and moderately tight plant habit and a continuous and mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Japanese maple plant named ‘Gwen's Rose Delight’
    Patent number: PP18728
    Abstract: The invention is a new variety of Japanese Maple. The variety is a robust tree with a leaf color predominantly green/purple with a pale pink to white margin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: James Palmer Rumbal
  • Apple tree named ‘CIVG198’
    Patent number: PP18730
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus domestica Mill, apple tree variety named ‘CIVG198’ particularly characterized by having deep, red skin color, high sugar content, very firm flesh, scab resistance, long storage capacity and long shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Gianfranco Castagnoli, Alessio Martinelli, Francesco Tagliani
  • Myrica plant named ‘Soleil ’
    Patent number: PP18731
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Myrica plant named ‘SOLEIL’ that is characterized by densely branched, brilliant yellow foliage. In combination these traits set ‘SOLEIL’ apart from all other exiting varieties of Myrica known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: T. Patrick McCracken
  • Geranium plant named ‘Maestro Lavender Blue’
    Patent number: PP18732
    Abstract: ‘Maestro Lavender Blue’ is a new variety of geranium having a distinct lavender blue color and excellent outdoor performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • Lupinus plant named ‘Persian Slipper’
    Patent number: PP18733
    Abstract: ‘Persian Slipper’ is a new variety of Lupinus hybridus that exhibits numerous and large-shaped violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Sarah Frances Conibear
  • Nectarine tree named ‘Royal Ruby’
    Patent number: PP18734
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 hours at or below 45° F. 2. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 3. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 4. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Heavy and regular production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Lobelia plant named ‘Kirilo-LV63’
    Patent number: PP18735
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Kirilo-LV63’, characterized by its low mounding, outwardly spreading to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; continuously and freely flowering habit; dark blue-colored flowers; relatively tolerant to high temperatures; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Kirin Brewery Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Daigaku Takeshita
  • Veronica plant named ‘Pink Eveline’
    Patent number: PP18743
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Pink Eveline’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Fisprit’
    Patent number: PP18749
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having large, light-pink, double flowers with reddish markings, floriferous, medium-sized and semi-spherically shaped umbels, medium-green, glossy foliage with weak to distinct zonation, a bushy, slightly trailing, medium-sized plant habit, good branching ability and a mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Peach tree named ‘Western Princess’
    Patent number: PP18755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early July, with first picking on Jul. 1, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone 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