Patents Examined by Louanne C. Krawczewicz
  • Patent number: PP21616
    Abstract: A new Lantana plant named ‘Bani Rossa,’ particularly distinguished by the large sized, bold yellow flowers that turn red-purple, excellent floriferousness, a result of limited seed set, compact and dense mounding habit with dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Synegenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Shifeng Pan
  • Patent number: PP21617
    Abstract: A new Lantana plant named ‘Bani Yelbic,’ particularly distinguished by the large sized, bright yellow flower color that matures to white, excellent floriferousness because of limited seed set, compact and dense mounding habit with dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Shifeng Pan
  • Patent number: PP21716
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Klondike’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; orange-colored ray and disc florets; and upright, strong and relatively short scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP21725
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela florida, ‘Bokrafive’, characterized by its glossy, blackish purple foliage and its very compact and nearly dwarf plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen BV
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • Patent number: PP21727
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cimicifuga plant named ‘Queen of Sheba’, characterized by its upright and sturdy plant habit; dark-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers arranged on pendulous racemes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus Henricus Oudolf
  • Patent number: PP21731
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Kings Canyon’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; bright yellow-colored ray florets; yellow-colored disc florets with orange-colored apices; and upright, strong and relatively short scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP21755
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Redwood’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; orange red-colored ray and disc florets; and upright, strong and relatively short scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP21756
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Acadia’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; white-colored ray florets; white-colored disc florets with yellow-colored apices; and upright, strong and relatively short scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • Patent number: PP21763
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela florida, ‘Bokratwo’, characterized by its glossy, blackish purple foliage with green veins, its compact plant habit of medium stature, and its red-purple flowers produced in May.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen BV
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • Patent number: PP21764
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Balandrosim’, characterized by its golden-orange and purple-pink bicolored inflorescence, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Leslie Heffron
  • Patent number: PP21793
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela florida, ‘Bokrafour’, characterized by its green foliage, its compact plant habit, and its abundantly produced red-purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • Patent number: PP21915
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Antirrhinum majus plant named ‘Eternal’ having reddish-pink colored flowers, a sweet fragrance, and desirable branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Yohei Hosogai
  • Patent number: PP21959
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cordata plant named ‘DANCOP35’ particularly characterized by 5-petalled flowers, measuring about 2.4 cm in diameter and light purple in color with a yellow-orange colored throat; semi-trailing, compact growth habit; early flowering response; and suitable for use with hanging basket planters, combination planters and ground cover under full sunlight-and slight shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Danziger “Dan” Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP21960
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cordata plant named ‘DANCOP36’ particularly characterized by 5-petalled flowers, measuring about 2.4 cm in diameter and violet in color with a yellow-orange colored throat; semi-trailing, compact growth habit; early flowering response; and suitable for use with hanging basket planters, combination planters and ground cover under full sunlight-and slight shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Danziger “Dan” Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP21965
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of the muscadine grape plant, Vitis rotundifolia Michx., which has exceptionally good flavor, firm flesh texture with relatively thin skin, and a larger berry than the current grapes that are produced commercially. The vines of this cultivar are vigorous, productive and disease resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
    Inventors: Jiang Lu, Zhong-bo Ren, Xia Xu
  • Patent number: PP22000
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea purpurea cultivar named ‘CATHARINA’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive double dark pink flowers and uniquely strong peduncles. The new cultivar also have unique ray florets that resist drooping after harvest. The new variety is an Echinacea, and is normally used as a garden or container plant, and also suitable for cut flower production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Cornelis van der Meer
  • Patent number: PP22006
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Malcolmia plant named ‘Sunmalconpi’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; uniform and long flowering period; dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Patent number: PP22013
    Abstract: A new and distinct Polyscias balfouriana cultivar named ‘ARA8001’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinct foliage variegation pattern, including a creamy yellow leaf margin and deeply lobed leaves. Plant form of the new cultivar is highly compact, with characteristically very slow growth. The new variety is a Polyscias, and is normally used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Magaly Zaias-Fast
  • Patent number: PP22030
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Dew Drops’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Patent number: PP22135
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Weslosu’, characterized by its compact, spherical, mounding and semi-trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and short internodes; dense and bushy plant form; leaves covered with dense pubescence; continuously and freely flowering habit; violet blue-colored flowers with large white-colored centers; and relative tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkultwen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff