Patents Examined by Michelle Kizilkaya
  • Petunia plant named ‘Balrufrose’
    Patent number: PP14927
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘Balrufrose’, characterized by its fully double, rose colored flowers, mounded-trailing habit and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Kerry M. Strope
  • Petunia plant named ‘Balrufwhit’
    Patent number: PP14929
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘Balrufwhit’, characterized by its fully double white flowers, upright, mounded-trailing habit, and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural
    Inventor: Kerry M. Strope
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Britney’
    Patent number: PP14944
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Britney’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large red to red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Astrantia plant named ‘Abbey Road’
    Patent number: PP14961
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Astrantia plant named ‘Abbey Road’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark colored stems and leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; and inflorescences with showy involucral bracts that are dark purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventors: Johannes Adrianes Maria Dofferhoff, Nicolaas Antonius Maria Rijnbeek
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Jazz’
    Patent number: PP14962
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Jazz’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers; uniform and stable flower color; dark green glossy leaves; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Gartneriet Rosborg Bellinge A/S
    Inventor: Lars Rosborg
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Helene’
    Patent number: PP14963
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Helene’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large light pink and red purple bi-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen, A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0516’
    Patent number: PP14966
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0516’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large red-colored flowers with more than 10 petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Gladiolus hybrid plant ‘Grace’
    Patent number: PP14979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hybrid plant named ‘Grace’ and belonging to the family Iridaceae said plant is a cross between two gladiolus varieties, ‘Her Majesty’ and ‘Snow Princess’ and is an ornamental plant widely cultivated for beautiful flowers which are of commercial and export value, further said plant is propagated vegetatively by corms and hence can be maintained as a stable genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Devendra Dhyani, Debasish Mukherjee
  • Gladiolus hybrid plant ‘Palampur Pride’
    Patent number: PP14980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hybrid plant named ‘Palampur Pride’ and belonging to the family Iridaceae said plant is a cross between two gladiolus varieties, ‘Her Majesty’ and ‘Jesters’ and is an ornamental plant widely cultivated for beautiful flowers which are of commercial and export value, further said plant is propagated vegetatively by corms and hence can be maintained as a stable genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Devendra Dhyani, Debasish Mukherjee
  • Petunia plant named ‘Balrufimpu’
    Patent number: PP15002
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘Balrufimpu’, characterized by its double purple flowers, mounded-trailing habit and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Kerry M. Strope
  • Petunia plant named ‘Sunchiffon’
    Patent number: PP15024
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent growth habit and long stems. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small in size with the petals having a purplish-pink coloration. The base color of the corolla throat is light greenish-yellow on the inside and the outside of the corolla tube is pale yellow. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, cold and disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Kazunari Iwaki, Takuro Ishihara
  • Clematis plant named ‘Snow Valley’
    Patent number: PP15031
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Clematis named ‘Snow Valley’ that is characterized by a compact habit, fernlike foliage and a profuse display of cream-white female flowers in spring. In combination these traits set ‘Snow Valley’ apart from all other existing varieties of Clematis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Robin White
  • Lobella plant named ‘Lobeto’
    Patent number: PP15032
    Abstract: A new Lobelia plant particularly distinguished by its trailing plant habit, large flower size and an intensive flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant named ‘Burgundy Lace’
    Patent number: PP15072
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant characterized by exceptional burgundy, pink, and silver colors of the fronds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Gladiolus hybrid plant ‘Palampur Delight’
    Patent number: PP15080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hybrid plant named ‘Palampur Delight’ and belonging to the family Iridaceae said plant is a cross between two gladiolus varieties, ‘Her Majesty’ and ‘Eurovision’ and is an ornamental plant widely cultivated for beautiful flowers which are of commercial and export value, further said plant is propagated vegetatively by corms and hence can be maintained as a stable genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Devendra Dhyani, Debasish Mukherjee
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Wesscaeaqua’
    Patent number: PP15086
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named Wesscaeaqua, characterized by its cascading and uniformly rounded plant habit; freely branching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; and numerous violet blue-colored fan-shaped flowers with white-colored centers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Joseph & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbrau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 5’
    Patent number: PP15087
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘Cal Giant 5’ that is a short-day style of plant with a strong ever-bearing tendency, producing runners freely at the nursery while producing high levels of fruit early in the fruiting season, and continuing production through the summer and into the autumn months. ‘Cal Giant 5’ displays very good tolerance to a number of soil-borne, foliar and fruit diseases, and pollinates exceptionally well in both inclement and ideal conditions, retaining size, shape, high gloss, and overall good appearance throughout the entire season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: California Giant, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Small
  • Echinacea plant named ‘Art's pride’
    Patent number: PP15090
    Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental Echinacea plant is provided. The blossoms are attractive and display orange-colored ray florets. A sweet orange-spiced tea fragrance emanates from the blossoms. Semi-glossy green foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The plant is free-flowering and commonly blooms from early-July to mid- to late-August at Glencoe, Ill., U.S.A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Chicagoland Grows, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Ault
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0517’
    Patent number: PP15098
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0517’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large dark red-colored flowers with more than 10 petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0518’
    Patent number: PP15099
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0518’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large light red-colored flowers with more than 25 petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen