Patents Examined by Michelle Kizilkaya
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Biscayne’
    Patent number: PP12186
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Biscayne’, botanically identified as Fragaria×ananassa. The closest known varieties are ‘Key Largo’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,649), ‘Captiva’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,277, allowed) and ‘Mirador’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,279, allowed). The new variety is a partially everbearing fruit bearing variety. The variety is distinguished from ‘Key Largo’ by its strong plant vigor, concave cross section of the leaf, rounded teeth on the terminal leaflet, outward pose of the petiole hairs, larger to the same size diameter of the calyx relative to the corolla, medium fruit glossiness, strong adherence of the calyx to the fruit, fruit of soft to medium firmness, medium to early time of flowering and early harvest maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Jorge Campos Garcia, Thomas M. Sjulin, Larry T. Kodama
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Lola’
    Patent number: PP12197
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Anthurium is provided. It is a medium size plant, suitable for production in 15-cm to 20-cm containers, with vigorous growth; full and symmetrical growth habit; early and abundant branching; abundant and year-round flowering. Exceptionally dark red and glossy spathes are held high above foliage on straight peduncles; spadices are yellow when young and white at maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants International, Inc.
    Inventor: Marian Wincenty Osiecki
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 2’
    Patent number: PP12221
    Abstract: A new distinct variety of strawberry plant that produces equivalent yields of equally high quality fruit in both fumigated and non-fumigated conditions, is resistant to many common foliar and soil borne diseases and pests and has unusually excellent fruit flavor and aroma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Calfifornia Giant, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Anthurium plant named ‘Aeighteen’
    Patent number: PP12254
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium named ‘Aeighteen’ particularly characterized by its dwarf growth habit; vigor; freely, year-round, and exceptionally early flowering; purple-colored spathes and fairly light-colored spadices; spathes that are held above or at the foliage level on moderately strong peduncles; and very good longevity maintaining lavender color for about five weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Oglesby Plants Intl., Inc.
    Inventor: Marian W. Osiecki
  • Tibouchina plant named ‘Angyo White’
    Patent number: PP12265
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Angyo White’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and open plant habit; large white flowers; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Tamotsu Masuda
  • Sanvitalia named ‘Santis 999-3’
    Patent number: PP12297
    Abstract: A new ‘Sanvitalia’ plant particularly distinguished by its proliferous character, dark leaves, stems with anthocyanin, good floridity with bright yellow flowers and green center. Flowering time is almost year round, depending on the growing conditions (especially temperature).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Anna M. W. P. Houbraken
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Yellow African’
    Patent number: PP12299
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Yellow African’, characterized by its numerous and large golden yellow-colored flowers; upright and vigorous plant habit; dark green dissected leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Red Jaqueline’
    Patent number: PP12300
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Red Jaqueline’, characterized by its numerous large bright red flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Cora’
    Patent number: PP12301
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Cora’, characterized by its numerous large pink flowers; upright and compact plant habit; small dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Riet’
    Patent number: PP12306
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Riet’, characterized by its large golden yellow flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Molly’
    Patent number: PP12307
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Molly’, characterized by its numerous large dark red flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Soft Katharina’
    Patent number: PP12308
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Soft Katharina’, characterized by its numerous large light orange flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Josefine’
    Patent number: PP12309
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Josefine’, characterized by its large orange flowers; upright and very compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Purple Jaqueline’
    Patent number: PP12310
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Purple Jaqueline’, characterized by its numerous large intense red-purple flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Double impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Salmon’
    Patent number: PP12313
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Salmon’, characterized by its large salmon pink-colored flowers; fully double flower form; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above the foliage; compact, mounded, spreading, densely foliated, and freely branching plant habit; rapid growth rate; and large rounded dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Oglevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Xenia Cascante
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Simone 2000’
    Patent number: PP12319
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Simone 2000’, characterized by its numerous large pure white flowers; upright and compact plant habit; dark green leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Rose African’
    Patent number: PP12330
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Rose African’, characterized by its numerous white and pink bi-colored flowers; upright and vigorous plant habit; dark green dissected leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Double impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Salmon Chiffon’
    Patent number: PP12332
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Salmon Chiffon’, characterized by its large light and dark pink bi-colored flowers; fully double flower form; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above the foliage; compact, mounded, spreading, densely foliated, and freely branching plant habit; rapid growth rate; and large rounded dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Oglevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Xenia Cascante
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Forever Maxi White’
    Patent number: PP12334
    Abstract: A new Kalanchoe cultivar named ‘Forever Maxi White’ characterized by its white colored flowers, tall and semi-mounded growth habit and excellent basal branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Lavender’
    Patent number: PP12338
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Lavender’, characterized by its large light purple-colored flowers; fully double flower form; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above the foliage; compact, mounded, spreading, densely foliated, and freely branching plant habit; rapid growth rate; and large rounded dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Assignee: Oglevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Xenia Cascante