Patents Examined by Kent L. Bell
  • Patent number: 11731916
    Abstract: The composition contains, as essential components, coconut fibers, compost of sheep manure and Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypahrum. The composition is included into a bag that has at least two parts joined together through at least a first weakened portion, allowing to separate it into two bags each having an opening wherein the composition contained in the bag parts is accessible. The composition inside each of the bags is contacted with a plant or at least a seed via the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: PLANT BAG S.L.
    Inventor: Gregorio Velasco Garcia
  • Patent number: 11666014
    Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP069 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP069, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP069, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP069, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP069 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP069, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP069, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Chihiro Sato
  • Patent number: PP35202
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree rootstock Malus domestica x Malus robusta hybrid ‘G.66’ is described herein. The new variety is a productive, yield efficient, semi-dwarfing rootstock that is resistant to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). The ‘G.66’ rootstock is useful in that it can be propagated clonally and used as a rootstock or root system for apple trees as well as for interstems of apple trees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: Cornell University, The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gennaro Fazio, Terence Lee Robinson, Herbert Sanders Aldwinckle, James N. Cummins
  • Patent number: PP35207
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomagrito’ that is characterized by its mophead inflorescences that are large in size and flattened in shape, its inflorescences that are white and green in color, its suitability for use as a potted plant, and its foliage that is dark green in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: KOESTER HOLDING BV, HORTEVE BREEDING BV
    Inventors: Peter Rudolf Kolster, Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP35208
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Hokomarouge’ that is characterized by its good growing habit, its very floriferous plant habit, its densely branched plant habit, its inflorescences that mature from green to deep pink in color, and its suitability for use as a potted plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: KOESTER HOLDING BV, HORTEVE BREEDING BV
    Inventors: Peter Rudolf Kolster, Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP35230
    Abstract: A new variety of orchid plant of the genus Oncidium, named Oncidium 21st Scentury ‘Hula Girl’, distinguished particularly by flowers of a clean and striking color of compact size that are highly fragrant, that are arranged pleasingly on a raceme and growing quickly to sexual maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: James Yen Jen Fang
  • Patent number: PP35234
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘SB_14_223-007’. This new strawberry plant named ‘SB_14_223-007’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even with the surface of the fruit, very firm fruit, very high marketable yield, early time of first flower and fruit, and very large berry size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Strawberry Sciences, LLC
    Inventor: Kendra M. Blaker
  • Patent number: PP35238
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Dobegiclalu’, characterized by its relatively compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; very dark brown-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and large double-type flowers that are white in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • Patent number: PP35249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KROUTBA01’, characterized by its upright to spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderately freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; single-type white-colored flowers with pink-colored margins that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane; and continuous flowering throughout the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • Patent number: PP35262
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Dobegicsaf’, characterized by its relatively compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; very dark reddish brown-colored leaves; freely and continuously flowering habit; and large double-type flowers that are light orange in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Arjan Koot
  • Patent number: PP35278
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Compact Floribunda class which has abundant, apricot 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: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Patent number: PP35288
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balsalpazy’, characterized by its dark purplish-red colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Christa Kievit
  • Patent number: PP35291
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘ARD8’ abundantly forms attractive crispy seedless berries with a red skin coloration, lax and large clusters which display a naturally sweet flavor with the fruit commonly ready for harvesting during August in San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A, and displays good eating qualities as a table grape, with firmness that renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Agricultural Research and Development Limited Liability Company
    Inventor: Shachar Karniel
  • Patent number: PP35317
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHMTB’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mophead inflorescences, colored hot pink to royal purple based on soil pH. Plants are truly remontant, heavily floriferous, and have dark-green foliage that turns burgundy in the fall. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Megan M. Mathey
  • Patent number: PP35322
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea purpurea plant named ‘PEECHPANGO’ is disclosed, characterized by ray florets typically colored bright orange. The bright orange ray floret coloration resists fading with age. Inflorescences bloom early and over a long period, from June to November. Echinacea is a popular genus, typically used as container plants or landscape plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventor: Werner Gerits
  • Patent number: PP35323
    Abstract: A new Kniphofia plant particularly distinguished by a short plant height and early flowering, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: KLEMM+SOHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Graham N. Brown
  • Patent number: PP35335
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘DVERVACMRS’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant pink flowers with vivid, darker pink centers. Plants have compact, mounded habits, and are tolerant to powdery mildew. The new variety is a Verbena, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP35340
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘DIMPSLNRD’ is disclosed, characterized by large, red flowers and dark green foliage. Plants are compact, mounded, and sun-resistant. The new variety is an Impatiens, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP35350
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Rudbeckia plant having an upright, compact growth habit and large, semi-double, rich yellow blooms with a dark brown center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Hartwig Bull
  • Patent number: PP35303
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Crocosmia hybrid plant named ‘DARK FIRE’ is disclosed, characterized by unique flower coloration, having red petals edged with bright yellow. Plants are non-rampant. Foliage coloration is distinctively bronze-purple in full sun. The new variety is a dwarf plant, typically used for outdoor garden or container use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Jaime Blake