Patents Examined by Louanne Krawczewicz Myer
  • Ficus plant named ‘Margarita’
    Patent number: PP16024
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ficus plant named ‘Margarita’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the variegated yellow-green (lime colored) foliage with a dark green amorphous, irregularly shaped and irregularly patterned spot, located along the midrib of the leaf; and by a heavily branching, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Plantenkwekerij J. Van Geest, B.V.
    Inventor: Jan van Geest
  • Hosta plant named ‘Fireworks’
    Patent number: PP16062
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Fireworks’, characterized by narrow pointed leaves having deep green margins, and a creamy yellow to creamy white center, that displays a unique upright habit and light lavender flowers held above the foliage on thick cream-colored scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Mary E. Zwagerman
  • Thuja plant named ‘Steeplechase’
    Patent number: PP16094
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Steeplechase’, characterized by its broadly pyramidal plant form; dark green-colored leaves; finely-dissected foliage; and dense and bushy appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Manor View Farm, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Jones
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petpo26’
    Patent number: PP16105
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Petpo26’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; and numerous flowers that are light purple in color with dark purple-colored venation and throats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: NuFlora International Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Gaura plant named ‘Perky Pink’
    Patent number: PP16120
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gaura plant named ‘Perky Pink’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and light pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Hammond
  • Petunia plant named ‘Lanbor’
    Patent number: PP16144
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Lanbor’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; numerous single flowers that are light purple in color with dark purple-colored centers; good garden performance; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Inventor: Kenneth Lander
  • Helleborus plant named ‘Walhelivor’
    Patent number: PP16199
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Helleborus named ‘Walhelivor’ that is characterized by a tidy upright habit, ivory-white flowers, contrasting burgundy-pink buds, and medium green foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Walhelivor’ apart from all other existing varieties of Helleborus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: David Tristram
  • Agapanthus plant named ‘Back in Black’
    Patent number: PP16244
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Back in Black’ characterized by its strong, mostly upright, long and black-colored scapes; umbels with numerous violet blue-colored flowers; and freely flowering habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Piet Johannes Hendrikus Zonneveld
  • Alternanthera plant named ‘Creme de Menthe’
    Patent number: PP16263
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alternanthera plant named ‘Creme de Menthe’, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; freely basal branching habit; bushy and dense growth habit; and green and pale yellow bi-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Itsaul Plants
    Inventor: Robert Mark Saul
  • Thuja plant named ‘Walter Brown’
    Patent number: PP16280
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Walter Brown’, characterized by its broadly pyramidal plant form; yellow-colored leaves when grown under full sun conditions and green-colored leaves when grown in shady conditions; foliage resistant to sun and winter burning; and winter hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, INC
    Inventor: Walter Brown
  • Sorbaria plant named ‘Sem’
    Patent number: PP16336
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sorbaria plant named ‘Sem’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; bronze-colored developing foliage; and green-colored fully expanded foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Witteman & Company
    Inventor: Joannis Jacobus Petrus Nouws
  • Scoparia plant named ‘Suntutuki’
    Patent number: PP16345
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scoparia plant named ‘Suntutuki’, characterized by its upright, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; very freely flowering habit; small yellow-colored flowers; flowering continuous from spring to late autumn; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Yasuyuki Murakami
  • Lilac plant named ‘Bailming’
    Patent number: PP16349
    Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Syringa meyeri×Syringa microphylla is provided. A Lilac plant having a rounded uniform compact growth habit is described. Highly attractive trusses of fragrant red purple blossoms are formed in late spring that fade to lavender pink. The plant has good winter hardiness and has been found to be relatively free of insect and disease problems during observations to date. The plant is particularly well-suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or as a mass planting in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Neal S. Holland
  • Senecio plant named ‘Susenerabu’
    Patent number: PP16357
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Senecio plant named ‘Sunsenerabu’, which is tall and dome-shaped with abundant branching. Petiole length is longer than Senecio L. It has a large inflorescence cluster. Capitula is a single inflorescence with small obscure marginal variegation. The color of the ray florets is light violet and the color of the disc florets is strong violet. Blooming term is longer than Senecio cruentus. Flower buds grow one after another from the axil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Alternanthera plant named ‘Grenadine’
    Patent number: PP16442
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alternanthera plant named ‘Grenadine’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; bushy and dense growth habit; and brown and red purple bi-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Itsaul Plants
    Inventor: Robert Mark Saul
  • Senecio plant named ‘Sunsenebare’
    Patent number: PP16634
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new variety of Senecio plant having a semi-dwarf, obconical shaped with abundant branching and small leaves. The capitula are single and small, the ray florets and the disc florets having vivid reddish purple color. The blooming time is early and flowering duration is longer than Senecio cruentus. ‘Sunsenebare’ has low fertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Senecio plant named ‘Sunsenebabu’
    Patent number: PP16687
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new variety of Senecio plant having a semi-dwarf, obconical shape with abundant branching and small leaves. The capitula are single and small, the ray florets have a vivid violet color and the disc floret color is brilliant violet. The blooming time is early and flowering duration is longer than Senecio cruentus. ‘Sunsenebabu’ has low fertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Senecio plant named ‘Sunsenebulbai’
    Patent number: PP16688
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Senecio plant named ‘Sunsenebulbai’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large inflorescences with violet blue and white bi-colored ray florets and purple-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Senecio plant named ‘Sunsenebapiba’
    Patent number: PP16714
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new variety of Senecio plant having a semi-dwarf, obconical shaped with abundant branching and small leaves. The capitula are single and medium size, the ray florets having strong reddish purple with white center coloration. The blooming time is early and flowering duration is longer than Senecio cruentus. ‘Sunsenebapiba’ has low fertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Danhardalil’
    Patent number: PP16768
    Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘Danhardalil’ characterized by having large, round flowers; dark lilac flower color; green leaves, mature leaf upper surface RHS 147 A; and compact and round plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Danziger “Dan” Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger