Patents Examined by S. B. McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Scoparia plant named ‘USSCO401-3’
    Patent number: PP19933
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scoparia plant named ‘USSCO401-3’, characterized by its low-mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; small yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • Sarcococca plant named ‘Sarsid 1’
    Patent number: PP19942
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Sarcococca named ‘Sarsid 1’, characterized by its narrow, oblanceolate to elliptic shaped leaves, its dwarf, consistent, and dense but spreading plant habit that is suitable as a groundcover, its vigorous growth habit, and its small highly fragrant flowers that emerge in mid winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Gurjit Sidhu
  • Gaillardia plant named ‘Frenzy’
    Patent number: PP19943
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gaillardia named ‘FRENZY’ that is distinguishable by compact dwarf habit, medium-green foliage, and large red tubular flowers with bright yellow petal tips, blooming from early through late summer. In combination these traits set ‘FRENZY’ apart from all other existing varieties of Gaillardia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: John Dixon
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘DANOA37’
    Patent number: PP19958
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘DANOA37’ is disclosed, characterized by having intense yellow flowers a compact, mounded plant habit and continuous flowering. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Cordyline plant named ‘Pink Joy’
    Patent number: PP19959
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cordyline cultivar named ‘Pink Joy’ is disclosed, characterized by very stable, strongly variegated foliage of pink/green/cream and excellent performance in drought and high heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventors: Walter John Drane, Doreen Joy Drane
  • Phlox plant named ‘Pina Colada’
    Patent number: PP19968
    Abstract: A new phlox plant particularly distinguished by having pure white flowers, compact plant habit, healthy foliage and good mildew resistance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Witteman & Co
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Helichrysum plant named ‘Lemon’
    Patent number: PP19976
    Abstract: A plant variety of the Helichrysum family resulting from a controlled crossing of the patented variety Helihrysum bracteatum×splendidum ‘Harvest Sun II’ (the subject of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,800) and Helichrysum bracteatum ‘Harvest Plum’ (the subject of U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,742). The new variety named ‘Lemon’ has blooms of R.H.S. 5 B (yellow group). The new variety has an erect but compact growth habit, and can be easily forced in pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Bay City Flower Company
    Inventor: Rodolfo Valdoz Bautista
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘KLENI07088’
    Patent number: PP19989
    Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by large round to oval flowers with a brilliant pink-blue color, medium precocity, compact, round plant habit and continuous flowering year around, is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Colocasia plant named ‘BLUE HAWAII’
    Patent number: PP20003
    Abstract: A new cultivar of cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘BLUE HAWAII’ that is characterized by a combination of large green leaves with prominent bluish purple veins, undulating bluish purple margin, a matte finish and semi-glossy burgundy colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘BLUE HAWAII’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: John Cho
  • Gloxinia plant named ‘Sonata Violet 1’
    Patent number: PP20004
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gloxinia plant named ‘Sonata Violet 1’ that is characterized by large green leaves and flowers that are purple-violet toward the center and violet toward the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: MicroFlor NV
    Inventor: Ronie van Rysselberghe
  • Gloxinia plant named ‘Sonata Red 1’
    Patent number: PP20005
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gloxinia plant named ‘Sonata Red 1’ that is characterized by large green leaves and red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: MicroFlor NV
    Inventor: Ronie van Rysselberghe
  • Cynodon dactylon plant named ‘Grand Prix’
    Patent number: PP20017
    Abstract: The new variety of Cynodon dactylon named ‘Grand Prix’ exhibiting a dense stolon mat, fine textured leaves, low production of seed heads and wear tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Inventor: David Nickson
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Lynn’
    Patent number: PP20019
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Lynn’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; strong and dark green-colored leaves; and large lacecap-type inflorescences with intense pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘Robert’
    Patent number: PP20020
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Robert’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; strong and dark green-colored leaves; and large mophead-type inflorescences with dark pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Weigela plant named ‘Beth’
    Patent number: PP20021
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘Beth’, characterized by its compact and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit; leaves with undulating margins; developing leaves with red-colored margins and fully expanded leaves that become brighter green in color with yellow green-colored venation during the late summer; red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Weigela plant named ‘Carlton’
    Patent number: PP20025
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘Carlton’, characterized by its uniform plant habit; freely branching habit; developing leaves that are yellow green in color and fully expanded leaves that become yellow green in color during the mid-summer through autumn; dark red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Calliandra hybrid ‘Cascada Desiertica’
    Patent number: PP20039
    Abstract: The present invention is a new and unique variety of Calliandra californica. This Calliandra occurred as a mutant seedling and is designated ‘Cascada Desiertica’ as a cultivar name and is trademarked as SARITA™. ‘Cascada Desiertica’ differs from the parent plants as well as other plants of this genus by exhibiting a strongly prostrate growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Desert Tree Farm
    Inventor: Sarah Celestian
  • Weigela plant named ‘DV Putten’
    Patent number: PP20040
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘DV Putten’, characterized by its compact and uniform plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green and yellow green variegated foliage; light pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Hypericum plant named ‘Deppe’
    Patent number: PP20045
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Deppe’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounding plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large bright yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Guzmania plant named ‘Durapu’
    Patent number: PP20055
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania cultivar named ‘Durapau’ is disclosed, characterized by large, decorative purple bracts, and a straight, upright peduncle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Inventor: Chester Skotak