Patents Examined by Michelle Kizilkaya
  • Patent number: PP14704
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Miss Mabel’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant habit; glossy dark green and rugose leaves with undulate leaf margins; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; fragrant white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Elizabeth Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP14705
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Delft Blue’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and blue and light blue bi-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Cornelis Rietvink
  • Patent number: PP14708
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sevamil’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow-colored ray florets and dark purple-tipped disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Inventor: Jorn Hansson
  • Patent number: PP14712
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘La Douce’, characterized by its numerous multi-petalled pink-colored flowers; upright, uniform and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green glossy leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Patent number: PP14714
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Monroe’, characterized by its numerous multi-petalled white-colored flowers; upright, uniform and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green glossy leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Fides Goldstock Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Ike Vlielander
  • Patent number: PP14715
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Coral Sunset’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and double light red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Nico Wigchert
  • Patent number: PP14716
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Forever Midi Orange Glow’, characterized by its compact, upright, dense and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; numerous large orange red-colored flowers; small dark green-colored leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Oglevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP14719
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Illumination Light Pink’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with pale yellow-colored throat with a dark violet-color band at the top of the throat; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignees: Tokita Seed Company, Ltd., Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuo Akiyama, Ayumi Yoma, Daigaku Takeshita, Saori Watanabe
  • Patent number: PP14729
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent growth habit. The Petunia plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to secondary branching, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small with the petals having a vivid reddish-purple color. The base color of the corolla throat is brilliant greenish-yellow. The outside color of the corolla throat is light greenish-yellow. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, drought and diseases such as powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Yasuyuki Murakami
  • Patent number: PP14756
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a semi-decumbent growth habit. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, particularly with respect to secondary branching, and forms a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and very small. The petal coloration is deep red. The base color of the corolla throat is vivid greenish-yellow and the outside of the corolla tube is olive-gray. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, drought and diseases, such as Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventor: Yasuyuki Murakami
  • Patent number: PP14792
    Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Magic Lavender’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘T-704’ variety, the ‘Magic Lavender’ variety produces spikes that are 8 cm taller and a head length that is 3 cm longer. The bloom of the variety comprises three large purple colored petals, two medium-sized purple colored petals, and one small white petal having a splash of purple fanning up the center of the petal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Inventor: John O. Zipperer, III
  • Patent number: PP14794
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Forever Maxi Orange Glow’, characterized by its upright, dense and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; numerous large dark orange red-colored flowers; dark green-colored leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Oglevee Ltd.
    Inventor: Lyndon W. Drewlow
  • Patent number: PP14835
    Abstract: An impatiens cultivar particularly distinguished by orange colored flowers, compact habit and good basal branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Johanna B. Jonkers
  • Patent number: PP14896
    Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Swing Time Dark’ having deep orange red bronze single type flowers and a slightly domed capitulum form and branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Cleangro Ltd.
    Inventor: Mark Roland Boeder
  • Patent number: PP14908
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘2002-0504’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; large light red purple-colored flowers with more than 20 petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Patent number: PP14909
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plane named ‘Dicte’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; light pink and red purple bi-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Knud Jepson A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Patent number: PP14913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Country’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers; dark green glossy leaves; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Gartneriet Rosborg Bellinge A/S
    Inventor: Lars Rosborg
  • Patent number: PP14924
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Sanvitalia plant named ‘Santanis’ (S&G 20032) which is particularly distinguished by its very compact plant habit, ball shape, small flowers and constant floridity during summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Anna M. W. P. Houbraken
  • Patent number: PP14926
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zantedeschia plant named ‘Edge of Night’, having striking, extremely dark purple, almost black, spathes, leaf margins and petioles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Heims, Frank Patterson
  • Patent number: PP14930
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘Balrufimla’, characterized by its double, light lavender 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 Company
    Inventor: Kerry M. Strope