Patents Examined by Louanne Krawczewicz Myers
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘Calypso’
    Patent number: PP17540
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema plant named ‘Calypso’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant form; vigorous growth habit; freely clumping habit; full, dense and bushy appearance; large glossy and twisting oblong leaves with acuminate apices; upper leaf surfaces dark green in color with gray green-colored chevrons interspersed with distinct golden yellow spots and blotches; lower leaf surfaces pale green in color with ivory white-colored midrib, spots and splashes; pale yellow to ivory white-colored leaf petioles; petiole wings with sparse and random green-colored spots; and tolerance to low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventors: Gopalaswamy Parthasarathy, Parthasarathy Mukundan
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Inupyel’
    Patent number: PP17541
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Inupyel’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early flowering habit; numerous large bright yellow-colored flowers; and long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: InnovaPlant GmbH + KG Co.
    Inventors: Silvia Hofman, Hendrik Theobald
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Intraibana’
    Patent number: PP17542
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Intraibana’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early flowering habit; numerous large yellow-colored flowers; and long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Silvia Hofman, Hendrik Theobald
  • Euphorbia milii plant named ‘Katie's Crown’
    Patent number: PP17587
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Euphorbia milii plant named ‘Katie's Crown’, particularly characterized by its hot pink floral bracts splotched with red color, gradually becoming lighter to an almost cream color splotched with red when aged; very compact and bushy plant form; non-persistent blooms; rigorous growth habit during the spring to autumn months and flowering during the fall, winter and spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Inventor: John A. Pulling, Jr.
  • Leucothoe plant named ‘CURLY RED’
    Patent number: PP17666
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucothoe named ‘CURLY RED’ that is characterized by curled growth of the foliage which in its spring season of new growth exhibits burgundy red coloration which turns purple in summer and turns dark green as the plant matures. This trait sets ‘CURLY RED’ apart from all other existing varieties of Leucothoe known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Ron Van Opstal
  • Lobelia plant named ‘Loblilaca’
    Patent number: PP17722
    Abstract: A new Lobelia plant particularly distinguished by its spreading plant habit, strong branching, large flower size and light blue flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Applause Orange Bicolor’
    Patent number: PP17747
    Abstract: ‘Applause Orange Bicolor’ is a new variety of New Guinea Impatiens that exhibits compact growth and large orange and white colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Catharanthus plant named ‘KITAJIMA ANGEL TUTU’
    Patent number: PP17766
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Catharanthus named ‘KITAJIMA ANGEL TUTU’ that is characterized by sterility, upright habit, dark-green foliage, pale green stems, and profuse pale pink flowers. In combination these traits set ‘KITAJIMA ANGEL TUTU’ apart from all other existing varieties of Catharanthus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Inventor: Osamu Kitajima
  • Phlox plant named ‘David's Lavender’
    Patent number: PP17793
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘David's Lavender’, characterized by its upright plant habit; columnar plant form; vigorous growth habit; large inflorescences with numerous lavender-colored flowers; long flowering period; good garden performance; and resistant to Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Itsaul Plants
    Inventor: Kathryn Litton
  • Myosotis plant named ‘Unforgettable’
    Patent number: PP17796
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Myosotis plant named ‘Unforgettable’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; variegated leaves; and numerous bright blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Betty Ann Addison
  • Phlox plant named ‘USPHLOTM6’
    Patent number: PP17797
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘USPHLOTM6’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; attractive white-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Sweet Bay Magnolia named ‘Perry Paige’
    Patent number: PP17814
    Abstract: A new and distinct Magnolia virginiana var. australis cultivar, named ‘Perry Paige’ Magnolia that is characterized by its distinct compact and uniform growth habit, evergreen foliage, fragrant citrus scented flowers, and its ability to withstand lower winter temperatures than trees of Magnolia virginiana var. australis known to the inventors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventors: Fernando Campbell Boyd, III, George L. Dodson, III
  • Digitalis plant named ‘Spice Island’
    Patent number: PP17849
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Digitalis plant named ‘Spice Island’, characterized by its upright and sturdy plant habit; short internodes; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and orange and yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventor: Heather Wilson
  • Peach tree ‘Super Zee’
    Patent number: PP17874
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit ripening in the very early maturity season. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 150 to 200 hours at or below 45° F. 4. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree. 5. A productive and regular bearer of medium size fruit. 6. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Duepremmiro’
    Patent number: PP17876
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Duepremmiro’, characterized by its inflorescences with light red purple and pale yellow-colored flower bracts; uniform and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflazen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘PER101’
    Patent number: PP17884
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘PER101’, characterized by its uniform, compact, upright and mounded plant habit; strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; inflorescences with light pale yellow-colored flower bracts; early-season flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: The Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
  • Mandevilla plant named ‘White Velvet’
    Patent number: PP18012
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘White Velvet’, characterized by its upright vining growth habit; glossy, dark green-colored leaves; white-colored flowers faintly overlain with red purple with imbricate petals with ruffled margins; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Lake Area Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: John F. Gray
  • Syngonium plant named ‘Neon Robusta’
    Patent number: PP18013
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Syngonium plant named ‘Neon Robusta’, characterized by its upright and symmetrical plant shape; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy plant form; and iridescent pink-colored upper leaf surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Agri-Starts, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall E. Strode
  • Syngonium plant named ‘Confetti’
    Patent number: PP18016
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Syngonium plant named ‘Confetti’, characterized by its upright and symmetrical plant shape; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy plant form; and light green-colored leaves with random bright pink-colored splashes, flecks and spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Agri-Starts, Inc.
    Inventor: Randall E. Strode
  • Mushroom variety named ‘Spoppo’
    Patent number: PP18037
    Abstract: ‘Spoppo’ is a new variety of oyster mushroom that produces no spores and has well-developed fleshy caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Jacobus Petrus Baars