Patents Examined by S. B. McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05119’
    Patent number: PP18641
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05119’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and large daisy-type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH&Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05118’
    Patent number: PP18642
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘KLEOE05118’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and large daisy-type inflorescences with light orange-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Calathea plant named ‘HGV04’
    Patent number: PP18652
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘HGV04’ that is characterized by leaves that have a purple under side, a green upper side with yellow-green areas along the main and secondary veins and leaves with wavy margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Gebr. Valstar Beheer BV
    Inventor: Oscar Valstar
  • Helianthus plant named ‘SLG DS 05’
    Patent number: PP18654
    Abstract: A new and distinct Helianthus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by a compact growth habit, bright yellow ray florets, a dark, purple-brown center and a short node length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher Payne
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘ATN VP6’
    Patent number: PP18656
    Abstract: A new and distinct Poinsettia plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by medium-sized, rose pink bracts, blooming consistently after 7.5 weeks of night-length of 13.5 hours or more, with a post-production longevity of 6 weeks or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Athena Mudas LTDA
    Inventor: Leo Van Zanten
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meipojona’
    Patent number: PP18657
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that originated as a branch sport of the ‘Meipomolo’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,342). Unlike the ‘Meipomolo’ variety, the new variety forms golden-yellow blossoms instead of yellow-orange blossoms. The attractive blossoms are formed on a nearly continuous basis. The growth habit is vigorous and bushy. The semi-glossy foliage is dense dark green and of good substance and contrasts nicely with the golden-yellow blossom coloration. Very good tolerance to Black Spot and Oidium is displayed under normal growing conditions. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meillland
  • Plum tree named ‘REDYUMMY®’
    Patent number: PP18663
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree that is self-unfruitful and requires cross pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with the first picking on Aug. 22, 2006, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, full red in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to somewhat oblong in shape, mostly yellow in flesh color, very firm in texture, and very sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘PLUMSWEET IX’
    Patent number: PP18666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, a yellowish green and red two-tone in skin color, semi-freestone in type, globose to somewhat cordate is shape, mostly red in flesh color, firm in texture, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meipoten’
    Patent number: PP18686
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that forms on a continuous basis attractive long-lasting double blossoms which are soft yellow suffused and edged with Neyron Rose coloration. The buds are very elegant in configuration. The growth habit is very vigorous, semi-erect, and well-balanced. The medium green foliage bears a semi-glossy finish. Good tolerance to cryptogamic diseases has been observed. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet VI’
    Patent number: PP18687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and fairly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid June, with first picking on Jun. 20, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with heavy greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrover’
    Patent number: PP18699
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a tall, upright and almost thornless shrub; having quartered, rosette shaped blooms of a rich apricot color; and a strong complex fragrance of tea, myrrh and fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrelate’
    Patent number: PP18702
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by blooms which start as peachy-pink cupped rosettes and which become domed, creamy-white blooms; a vigorous, well balanced and rounded shrub; and a light fragrance with strong notes of clove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘JACreflo’
    Patent number: PP18704
    Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having very dark red flower color; resistance to powdery and downy mildew and rust; glossy foliage; compact, well branched habit; and presentation of flowers in large clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Plum tree named ‘Plumgiant I’
    Patent number: PP18705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree that is self-unfruitful and requires cross-pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early August, with first picking on Aug. 3, 2006. The fruit is uniformly giant in size, almost black in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, very light yellow to white in flesh color, firm in texture, and very sweet in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Grandiflora rose plant named ‘Meiludere’
    Patent number: PP18707
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive pink blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed and the medium green foliage is semi-glossy. The plant develops well on its own roots in alkaline soil. The disease tolerance is good particularly with respect to Botrytis. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSvolume’
    Patent number: PP18710
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by very large, full, cupped, rosette shaped blooms of deep pink color; a good, fruity, Old Rose fragrance; and bushy, upright and very vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSbecks’
    Patent number: PP18712
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by deep rose-pink, shallow cupped blooms; a strong, spicy, Old Rose fragrance; and vigorous, bushy growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUShomer’
    Patent number: PP18713
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its creamy-white, cupped, double blooms; moderate, fruity fragrance with a hint of citrus; and its neat, compact, branches with few thorns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘AUSrimini’
    Patent number: PP18716
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its medium sized, cupped rosettes of pure mid-pink blossoms; having a very strong myrrh fragrance; and its tall, slightly arching growth with dark, glossy foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Limited
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petpiblo ’
    Patent number: PP18719
    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 deep pink in color, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud