Patents Examined by Louanne Krawczewicz Myers
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN White Eye’
    Patent number: PP14072
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN White Eye’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; white and red purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Mid-Salmon’
    Patent number: PP14099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Mid-Salmon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; pink and purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Salmon’
    Patent number: PP14100
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Salmon’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; light red and red purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Mandevilla plant named ‘Monrey’
    Patent number: PP14290
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Monrey’, characterized by its vining growth habit; glossy, dark green leaves; and large double pink-colored flowers with 20 petals per flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Bruce Usrey
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Sophie’
    Patent number: PP14311
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant named ‘Sophie’ characterized as suitable for pot size larger than 7 cm; growth height 10-30 cm under greenhouse conditions; bushy-dwarf growth habit; pale purple flowers with a yellow base, black stripes on at least 1 to 2 tepals; and 3 weeks inflorescence longevity on the plant, 2 weeks as a cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Wulfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
    Inventor: Robert Adrian Goemans
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Chocolate’
    Patent number: PP14408
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Chocolate’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; dark purple-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Red’
    Patent number: PP14409
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Red’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Lilac’
    Patent number: PP14427
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘FN Deep Lilac’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; pink and dark purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for vernalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Floranova Ltd.
    Inventor: David Ian Chisholm
  • Euphorbia amygdaloides plant named ‘Golden Glory’
    Patent number: PP14514
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia amygdaloides plant called ‘Golden Glory’ characterized by very long lasting deep maroon leaves on upright stems flowering in their second year a bright yellow color fading to lime green. ‘Golden Glory’ has a nice compact habit and is very showy in winter and spring to early summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Gaura lindheimeri plant named ‘My Melody’
    Patent number: PP14557
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gaura lindheimeri plant with white flowers and a long blooming season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Nichien Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michio Kataoka
  • Ceanothus plant named ‘Brass’
    Patent number: PP14566
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ceanothus named ‘Brass’ that is characterized by variegated grey-green foliage with cream-white irregularly spotted margins, a spreading habit and small clusters of contrasting pale blue flowers in late spring. In combination these traits set ‘Brass’ apart from all other existing varieties of Ceanothus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Peter Anthony Brand
  • Euphorbia plant named ‘Blue Lagoon’
    Patent number: PP14572
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Euphorbia plant characterized by blue green leaves and a rhizomatous habit. The upright stems flower in their second year with a bright chartreuse inflorescence, which then fades to orange and red tones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Gaura lindheimeri plant named ‘Cherry Brandy’
    Patent number: PP14581
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gaura lindheimeri plant with red-purple colored flowers and a long blooming season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Nichien Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Michio Kataoka
  • Hosta plant named ‘El Nino’
    Patent number: PP14632
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘El Nino’, characterized by its relatively compact plant habit; bluish green and white variegated leaves; freely flowering habit; and violet blue-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on erect scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Petrus Th. Warmerdam
  • Alstroemeria plant named ‘Tara’
    Patent number: PP14722
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant named ‘Tara’ characterized as suitable for pots larger than 7 cm; growth height 10-30 cm under greenhouse conditions; bushy-dwarf growth habit; red flowers with a yellow base, black stripes on all petals; and 3 weeks inflorescence longevity on the plant; 2 weeks as a cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Wulfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
    Inventor: Robert Adrian Goemans
  • Alternanthera plant named ‘Partytime’
    Patent number: PP14789
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Alternanthera plant named ‘Partytime’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; bushy and dense growth habit; and green, creamy white and red purple-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Mark Saul
  • Carpinus coreana plant named ‘Kuro Bijin’
    Patent number: PP14838
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Carpinus coreana characterized by its chocolate brown leaf color throughout the growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hikaru Fujinami
  • Euphorbia plant named ‘Blue Haze’
    Patent number: PP14868
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Euphorbia named ‘Blue Haze’ that is distinguished by a clumping, bushy habit, powder blue foliage and yellow flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Blue Haze’ apart from all other existing varieties of Euphorbia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Robin White