Patents Examined by S. B. McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Patent number: PP19053
    Abstract: A new Lobelia plant particularly distinguished by its low mounded, pendulous and semi-compact form, vigorous plant habit, dense and free branching, short internodes, large, white flowers and tolerance to heat is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Eric Giesen
  • Patent number: PP19066
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by double, rose-shaped, purple flowers, semi-compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Smit
  • Patent number: PP19067
    Abstract: A new Lobelia plant particularly distinguished by its slightly upright, mounded, and semi-compact form, vigorous plant habit, dense and free branching, short internodes, large, light blue colored flowers and tolerance to heat is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Eric Giesen
  • Patent number: PP19068
    Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by double, rose-shaped, red flowers, semi-compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, free flowering, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous growth habit, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
    Inventor: Erik Smit
  • Patent number: PP19075
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium particularly characterized by having light red to coral, semi-double flowers with medium-sized inflorescences, dark-green foliage with medium-sized leaves and strong zonation, a vigorous growth habit, a relatively tall, rounded, bushy and tight plant habit and an early to mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Patent number: PP19076
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium particularly characterized by having deep salmon-orange, round, open and semi-double flowers, large umbels borne well-above the foliage, medium-green foliage with medium to strong zonation, a moderately vigorous growth habit and a well-branched and relatively tall plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Patent number: PP19089
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘USPHLO1M’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant form; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and short internodes; dense and busy plant habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with white-colored centers; and relative tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Patent number: PP19092
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Diamonds and Pearls’, characterized by its upright and sturdy plant habit; strong and healthy foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; large white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes Verduin
  • Patent number: PP19093
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Love and Pride’, characterized by its upright and sturdy plant habit; strong and healthy foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes Verduin
  • Patent number: PP19105
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, pink colored flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glass houses as a flowering pot plant. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel Jauchen
  • Patent number: PP19106
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘To Have and To Hold’, characterized by its upright and sturdy plant habit; strong and healthy foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; intense red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes Verduin
  • Patent number: PP19107
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having clear white, well-formed flowers; very strong fragrance; long vase life; strong, upright growth; dark green, healthy foliage; and ability to root easily and also grow vigorously with the aid of an understock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Patent number: PP19124
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agastache plant named ‘AGA 304’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and open plant habit; freely branching habit; long inflorescences with purple-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Ernst Beanry Samenzcht GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Mehring-Lemper
  • Patent number: PP19136
    Abstract: A new Aconitum plant particularly distinguished by several medium sized violet-blue flowers situated above the foliage, uniform green foliage with large palmate leaves, a tall, narrow, upright habit and hardiness to at least USDA zone 4, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Inspiration Plant
    Inventor: Robbert G. C. Van Blokland
  • Patent number: PP19145
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agastache plant named ‘AGA 404’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and open plant habit; freely branching habit; relatively large and dense inflorescences with small violet-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ernst Benary Samen Zucht GmbH.
    Inventor: Manfred Mehring-Lemper
  • Patent number: PP19148
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a nearly continuous basis attractive double cup-like deep-coral-orange blossoms that self clean well. A spreading ground cover growth habit is displayed. The plant forms glossy medium-green foliage that contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The plant develops well following asexual propagation. The resistance to Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, and Rust is excellent. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing ornamentation in small areas. It performs well as a mass planting and when grown in containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP19161
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSglade’ suitable for cut flower production is disclosed. The ‘AUSglade’ rose is a plant suitable for year round production under standard greenhouse conditions having deep pink blooms with a strong myrrh fragrance and long vase life, which are produced on strong upright stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Patent number: PP19179
    Abstract: A new Petunia plant particularly distinguished by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that are purple-blue in color, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Patent number: PP19182
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agastache plant named ‘AGA 504’, characterized by its compact, upright and open plant habit; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; long inflorescences with dark purple-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Ernst Benary GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Mehring-Lemper
  • Patent number: PP19195
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Inuppear’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded growth habit; early flowering habit; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers with orange-colored centers; and tolerance to low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Silva Hofmann, Hendrik Theobald