Patents Examined by Kent L. Bell
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Arabella`
    Patent number: PP11244
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Arabella`, characterized by its salmon orange flower color, large, generally round flowers, medium green foliage which is without variegation and which is narrow and elliptical in shape; short, relatively weak growth plant habit, and early to medium flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Norbert Bull
  • Geranium maculatum plant named `Elizabeth Ann`
    Patent number: PP11252
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium maculatum plant named `Elizabeth Ann`, characterized by its vigorous growth rate; upright and freely branching plant habit; brownish red stem color; unique chocolate brown leaf color; numerous single lavender flowers; and brown peduncles and pedicels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Leslie Grayson
    Inventor: Carol Tyssowski
  • Muscadine grape plant named `Scarlett`
    Patent number: PP11260
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of the muscadine grape plant, Vitis rotundifolia Michx., which has an exceptionally flavorful berry, scoring higher in taste panel rankings than the current grapes that are produced commercially. The vines of this cultivar are vigorous, productive and tolerant to many diseases affecting muscadine grape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald Paton Lane
  • Bidens plant named `Innbid`
    Patent number: PP11261
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named `Innbid`, characterized by its uniform, compact, and freely branching growth habit; spherical plant shape; moderately vigorous growth rate; numerous inflorescences with bright yellow ray florets; and excellent garden and outdoor performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Hendrik Theobald
  • Schefflera plant named `Paradise`
    Patent number: PP11266
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Schefflera plant named `Paradise`, characterized by its upright plant habit; rapid growth rate; closely-spaced leaves and short petioles which give a dense and full appearance; and very glossy and dark green leaflets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Franciscus J. M. Meewisse
  • Heliopsis plant named `Bressingham doubloon`
    Patent number: PP11270
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heliopsis plant named `Bressingham Doubloon` characterized by its semi-double golden yellow flowers which commence in late July and continue to early September, and its vigorous growth habit, with erect branched stems carrying large lanceolate leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Blooms of Bressingham Ltd.
    Inventor: Alan Bloom
  • Bougainvillea plant named `Vera Light Purple`
    Patent number: PP11274
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Bougainvillea plant named `Vera Light Purple`, characterized by its compact and upright growth habit; moderate to rapid growth rate; thornless stems; light purple/dark pink flowers bracts; and spherical inflorescences with numerous flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Rijnplant
    Inventor: Magdalena J. M. van Rijn
  • Strawberry plant named `Captiva`
    Patent number: PP11277
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Captiva`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Key Largo`. The new variety is partially everbearing. The new variety is characterized from `Key Largo` by its flat plant habit, dense plant density, rounded teeth on the terminal leaflet, short fruiting trusses, light red fruit flesh, and very early to early to season of harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Arturo Fuentes, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Strawberry plant named `Mirador`
    Patent number: PP11279
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named `Mirador`, botanically identified as Fragaria.times.ananassa Duch. The closest known variety is `Commander`. The new variety is a day-neutral fruit bearing variety. The new variety is characterized from `Commander` by its globose plant habit, strong interveinal leaf-blistering, sparse to medium petiole pubescence, moderate to marked difference in fruit shape between primary and secondary fruit, absent or very narrow fruit band without achenes, dark red fruit skin color, medium fruit glossiness, smaller to same size of calyx in relation to the fruit, medium to late time of flowering, mid-season to late time of fruiting, and day-neutral type of fruit bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Amado Q. Amorao, Bruce D. Mowrey, Thomas M. Sjulin
  • Dendrobium plant named `Sanokku`
    Patent number: PP11281
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Dendrobium hybrid cultivar plant, having durable, white flowers is disclosed. The plant's vigorous blooms make it particularly well suited as a small sized potted plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Jiro Yamamoto
  • Dendrobium plant named `Apollon`
    Patent number: PP11282
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Dendrobium hybrid cultivar plant, having durable, pure white flowers is disclosed. The plant's vigorous character and clustered flowers makes it particularly well suited as a small-sized potted plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Jiro Yamamoto
  • Aglaonema plant named `Peacock`
    Patent number: PP11305
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema named `Peacock` particularly characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; upper mature leaf surfaces that are mottled silver green with random dark green spots with yellow-green midrib giving a tricolor appearance; leaf shape that is oblong and narrow with recurved apex; light green to white petioles with occasional green spots and streaks; excellent tolerance to low temperatures; and resistance to diseases common to Aglaonema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Sunshine Foliage World
    Inventors: B. Frank Brown, Cleofar P. Millare
  • Aglaonema plant named `Cassandra`
    Patent number: PP11306
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema named `Cassandra` particularly characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; uniform plant habit; good production of divisions; short internodes with numerous leaves giving plants a very full and dense appearance; upper leaf surfaces that are glossy silver green with dark green random spots and whitish-green to white midrib; large, oblong, flat leaves with white petioles which contrast well with the leaves; tolerance to low temperatures; and resistance to diseases common to Aglaonema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Sunshine Foliage World
    Inventors: B. Frank Brown, Cleofar P. Millare
  • Lantana plant named `Anne Marie`
    Patent number: PP11310
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Lantana plant named `Anne Marie`, characterized by its compact, dense, bushy and outwardly spreading growth habit; pubescent stems and leaves; very dark green leaves; numerous inflorescences; initially bright yellow petals that become various shades of dark pink to purple during development; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Robrick Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Kearley, Jr.
  • Dahlia plant named `Gallery Art Nouveau`
    Patent number: PP11314
    Abstract: A compact growing, continuously flowering perennial dahlia plant producing pink/purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Fa. Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad Verwer
  • Dahlia plant named `Gallery Singer`
    Patent number: PP11315
    Abstract: A compact growing, continuously flowering perennial dahlia plant producing dark red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Fa. Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad Verwer
  • Solidago plant named `Barseven`
    Patent number: PP11316
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of potted Solidago plant named `Barseven`, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching habit; freely flowering; attractive sprays of numerous yellow inflorescences; tolerance to Powdery Mildew; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Bartels Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Goos B. H. Bartels
  • Dendrobium plant named `Snow King`
    Patent number: PP11321
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, more particularly a Dendrobium hybrid cultivar plant, having durable, pure white flowers is disclosed. The plant's vigorous character makes it particulaly well suited as a small or medium size potted plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: Jiro Yamamoto
  • Heliotrope plant named `Atlanta`
    Patent number: PP11326
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Heliotrope plant named `Atlanta`, characterized by its mostly upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; floriferousness; early flowering; and dark blue purple flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Outeniqua Nursery
    Inventor: Markus Schmulling
  • Poinsettia plant named `Eckadonis`
    Patent number: PP11338
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Poinsettia plant named `Eckadonis`, characterized by its bright red flower bracts; dark green leaves; compact palnt habit; freely branching habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc.
    Inventor: Franz Fruehwirth