Patents Examined by Michelle Kizilkaya
  • Aster plant named ‘Chelsea’
    Patent number: PP12903
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Chelsea’, characterized by its vigorous and strong growth; rapid growth rate; bright green leaves; numerous inflorescences per flowering stem; white-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Moerselect B.V.
    Inventor: Marcel Moerman
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Dixie’
    Patent number: PP12911
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Melody Dixie’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green foliage; freely flowering habit; decorative inflorescence form with inflorescences positioned above the foliage; light and dark purple-colored ray florets; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Fa. Gebr. Verwer
    Inventor: Aad W. M. Verwer
  • Clematis plant named ‘Evijohill’
    Patent number: PP12912
    Abstract: A new compact Clematis cultivar which displays double pink flowers in the form of six long outer tepals with a central rosette of smaller tepals. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for ornamental use in outdoor settings in a variety of climatic conditions. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser International, SARL
    Inventors: Josephine Hill, Raymond J. Evison
  • Aster plant named ‘Dark Milka’
    Patent number: PP12932
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Dark Milka’, characterized by its freely and uniform flowering; decorative inflorescence form with dark purple ray florets; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: De Nachtvlinder B.V.
    Inventor: Petrus J. Akerboom
  • Geranium plant named ‘Blogold’
    Patent number: PP12955
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium with yellow-green foliage and large singe violet-blue blossoms, these blossoms starting from mid June and continuing through to early October. This geranium forms spreading mounded clumps, and is ideal for use in borders or containers that do not become too dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Blooms of Bressingham, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hans Kramer
  • Philodendron plant named ‘Brasil’
    Patent number: PP12956
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Philodendron plant named ‘Brasil’, characterized by its unique dark green and yellow green variegated leaves; elongated leaf apices; and young stems and leaf petioles that are initially reddish pink becoming reddish orange and eventually light green with subsequent development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford International
    Inventor: Ruben Ernesto Acosta
  • Phlox plant named ‘Empty Feelings’
    Patent number: PP12969
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Empty Feelings’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green leaves; and panicles of dark red bract-like structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: R. van Gaalen, B.V.
    Inventor: Irenaeus Antonius Maria van Gaalen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Kievertriviok’
    Patent number: PP12970
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kievertriviok’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green leaves; and white and dark purple bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Kieverfros’
    Patent number: PP12972
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kieverfros’, characterized by its compact, mounded, upright, and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green leaves; and light and dark pink bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Kiesel UCP’
    Patent number: PP12976
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kiesel UCP’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green leaves; and purple-colored flowers with light green “eye”.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Kieverepur’
    Patent number: PP12977
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kieverepur’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green leaves; and white and purple bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Kieverpucpi’
    Patent number: PP12980
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kieverpucpi’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green leaves; and white and violet bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Kieverdros’
    Patent number: PP12981
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Kieverdros’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green leaves; and light pink and purple bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Kieft Seeds Holland
    Inventor: Carla Moonen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Jepmoni’
    Patent number: PP12984
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Jepmoni’, characterized by its numerous very dark red flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Verbena plant named ‘Dosmau’
    Patent number: PP13007
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Verbena named ‘Dosmau’ that is characterized by its spreading growth habit with dense foliage coverage and by its bright pink flowers with a distinct white eye zone. The flowers fade in color to give a multi-colored pink flower cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Beres Jobling
  • Pulmonaria plant named ‘Trevi Fountain’
    Patent number: PP13047
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Pulmonaria plant characterized by a unique combination of long, slender foliage and cobalt-blue flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan M. Heims
  • ‘Earlibrite’ strawberry plant
    Patent number: PP13061
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘Rosa Linda’ and FL 90-38. The new strawberry, named ‘Earlibrite’, is distinguished by its compact plant habit and its high November through February production of large, bright red fruit when grown in Dover, Fla. or other areas that have a subtropical climate similar to that of Dover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Craig K. Chandler
  • Strawberry plant designated ‘BG-386’
    Patent number: PP13078
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct winter planted short-day variety of strawberry known as ‘BG-386’. This new variety is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the southern coast of California. It is particularly characterized by its strong vigorous plant, light colored, moderately sized, uniform conical shaped berries, with fruit and flowers visible above the plant throughout much of the season. The fruit has good flavor, good juiciness and moderately firm texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Mike D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Hosta plant named ‘Touch of Class’
    Patent number: PP13080
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Touch of Class’, characterized by a unique variegation pattern with relatively wide dark-green margins and light-yellow centers. The new Hosta including clusters of relatively large white flowers having pale lavender centers positioned above the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Shady Oaks Nursery LLC
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Colima’
    Patent number: PP13081
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct strawberry variety designated as ‘Colima.’ Among the characteristics that distinguish the new variety from other closely related varieties are the timing of fruiting, plant vigor, fruit color, leaf morphology, leaf size, leaf color, and disease and pest resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Beach Street Farms, LLC
    Inventor: Beth Crandall