Patents Examined by Louanne Krawczewicz Myers
  • Methods and cuttings for mass propagation of plant parasites
    Patent number: 6792715
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of plant propagation and more specifically to the mass propagation of plants with plant parasites, preferably of plants with green plant parasites, so called hemi-parasites. Accordingly there is provided a method for preparation of a plant comprising in successive order establishing at least one plant parasite on at least one branch of a host plant, cutting at least one branch with at least one established plant parasite, and rooting the at least one cut branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: University of Copenhagen
    Inventors: Jørgen Smidstrup Damgaard Pedersen, Bo I. Jørgensen
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Osoutis’
    Patent number: PP15491
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by its very compact round plant habit, early flowering with purple colored ray florets and purple colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Dracaena plant named ‘Goldream’
    Patent number: PP15515
    Abstract: A distinct Dracaena plant named ‘Goldream’ characterized by its relatively compact plant growth; average leaf length of 27 cm and average leaf width of 6 cm; distinctive leaf color with a light yellow-green to light yellow margin (RHS 154D to 6D) which is approximately 5 mm wide, a leaf center which is green (RHS 137A) and yellow-green (RHS 146A) with lighter vertical stripes (RHS 137C); rudimentary waved leaves sometimes slightly revolved laterally; and lightly ribbed, leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Exotica International
    Inventor: Gonzalo Pinto Berrocal
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Roselind’
    Patent number: PP15554
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant named ‘Roselind’ characterized as suitable for pots larger than 7 cm; growth height 10-30 cm under greenhouse conditions; bushy-dwarf growth habit; red flowers with yellow from base to mid section with stripes on at least 2 of the 3 inner tepals (upper surface); and 3 weeks inflorescence longevity on the plant; 12 days as a cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Robert Adrian Goemans
  • Torenia plant named ‘Sunrenilahopas’
    Patent number: PP15560
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Torenia plant having large flowers, yellowish-white petals with a yellow blotch and a red-purple floral tube. The plant has a semi-decumbent growth habit, medium branching and a great profusion of blooms. The entire plant remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The plants grows and flowers well in shaded areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Kazunari Iwaki
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Osjotis’
    Patent number: PP15577
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by its very compact round plant habit, early flowering with light purple colored ray florets and blue colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Hosta plant named ‘Lady Guineverre’
    Patent number: PP15591
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Lady Guineverre’ that is characterized in having variegated foliage and a large number of flowers. The leaves of ‘Lady Guineverre’ have wide yellow-green centers with narrow dark green margins. In combination, these traits set ‘Lady Guineverre’ apart from other varieties of Hosta known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Gerardus Heemskerk
  • Clematis plant named ‘Barbara Harrington’
    Patent number: PP15594
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Clematis named ‘Barbara Harrington’ that is characterized by intense deep purple flowers and a free flowering habit. In combination these traits set ‘Barbara Harrington’ apart from all other existing varieties of Clematis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Dominic Harrington
  • Variety of calla lily named ‘Hawaii’
    Patent number: PP15642
    Abstract: ‘Hawaii’ is a new variety of calla lily having beautiful multi-colored flowers and strong branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Pukekaroro Exotics Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Brljevich, Yvonne Brljevich
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘Goetzpeg’
    Patent number: PP14910
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Goetzpeg’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and compact plant habit, freely branching habit; dense and full plant grown habit; and numerous light red and light pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Wolfram Goetz
  • Salvia plant named ‘Pink Delight’
    Patent number: PP14965
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Pink Delight’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; and light violet purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus Hendricus Oudolf
  • Petunia plant named ‘Kakegawa S66’
    Patent number: PP15013
    Abstract: A Petunia cultivar particularly distinguished by its pale lavender flower color with purple streaking at the petal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Masao Bessho
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Christina’
    Patent number: PP15048
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant named ‘Christina’ characterized by growth height of 10-30 cm under greenhouse conditions; suitable for pots larger than 7 cm; growth height of 10-30 cm; bushy-dwarf growth habit; inner tepals, RHS 4D at the apex, RHS 9A at the center, RHS 54C at the base, with stripes RHS 187A (upper surface); outer tepals RHS 4D, with a smudge of 54C at the center (upper surface); and 4-6 weeks inflorescence longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
    Inventor: Robert Adrian Goemans
  • Salvia plant named ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
    Patent number: PP15148
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; very freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; and blue violet-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie BV
    Inventor: Petrus Hendricus Oudolf
  • Hydrangea hybrid plant named ‘Sweet Carol’
    Patent number: PP15239
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Hydrangea hybrid characterized by its large lacecap inflorescence, which is reminiscent of its macrophylla lineage, while being substantially hardier than macrophylla cultivars; the white-eye zone on sterile inflorescences when young; deeply serrated leaves; and merlot colored fall foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Gray
  • Nephrolepis Fern plant named ‘Tiger Fern’
    Patent number: PP15315
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis Fern plant named ‘Tiger Fern’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; durable rachis; green and yellow green variegated pinnae; and closely-spaced pinnae; densely foliated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Exotic Foliage Nursery, Inc
    Inventor: Chandra Gunawan Hendarto
  • Pittosporum plant named ‘Golf Ball’
    Patent number: PP15329
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pittosporum plant named ‘Golf Ball’, characterized by its compact and roughly spherical plant form; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; and dark green-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Plant Production Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Nelson Fyfe
  • Polemonium plant named ‘Polbress’
    Patent number: PP15367
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Polemonium plant named ‘Polbress’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong and erect flowering stems; purple-colored foliage; freely flowering habit; and light violet blue-colored flowers with bright yellow-colored anthers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Blooms of Bressingham Ltd.
    Inventors: Adrian Bloom, Paul Gooderham
  • Agastache plant named ‘Pink Perfume’
    Patent number: PP15381
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agastache plant named ‘Pink Perfume’, characterized by its upright, mounded and compact plant habit; freely flowering habit with numerous spikes per plant and numerous flowers per spike; and red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Inspiration Plant CV
    Inventor: Bart Noordhuis
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Osantis’
    Patent number: PP15441
    Abstract: A new Osteopermum plant particularly distinguished by its very compact round plant habit, early flowering with white colored ray florets and blue colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud