Patents Examined by S. B. McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Geranium plant named ‘Sandrine’
    Patent number: PP19850
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Sandrine’ that is characterized by yellow immature leaves that change to yellow-green and then to green when mature, a creeping habit and purple flowers with a black center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Denis-Plants BVBA
    Inventor: Thierry Delabroye
  • Argyranthemum frutescens plant named ‘Argylem’
    Patent number: PP19856
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum frustescens plant named ‘Argylem’ characterized by its compact and dense plant habit with short internodes and dark green foliage, and its early, rich and long flowering with lemon semi double anemone-like flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventors: Theodorus Cornelis Maria van Kleinwee, Anna M. W. P. Houbraken
  • Geranium plant named ‘Paccrio’
    Patent number: PP19862
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scented Geranium plant named ‘Paccrio’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; single pink-colored flowers with a red purple-colored blotch on the upper petals; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • Polyantha rose plant named ‘WEKairyven’
    Patent number: PP19874
    Abstract: A new variety of Polyantha rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of brilliant scarlet coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Orchid plant named ‘Kate’
    Patent number: PP19878
    Abstract: A new Orchid plant particularly distinguished by having pale-lavender flowers, double branched inflorescences, a long scape and flower sepals and petals that open wide and erect, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Mathis Family Enterprises, LLC.
    Inventor: William D. Mathis
  • Verbena plant named ‘Seabrook's Lavender’
    Patent number: PP19879
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Seabrook's Lavender’ that is characterized by lavender colored flowers that have a long corolla and a strong fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Peter Seabrook
  • Viola plant named ‘SMEV1’
    Patent number: PP19882
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola named ‘SMEV1’ that is distinguishable by compact habit, green glossy foliage, and large fragrant, blue and cream-white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SMEV1’ apart from all other existing varieties of Viola known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Eggleton
  • Colocasia plant named ‘Hawaiian Eye’
    Patent number: PP19884
    Abstract: A new cultivar of cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘HAWAIIAN EYE’ that is characterized by a combination of a medium to large size plant with large purple-green leaves, light purple veins, undulating purple margin, a matte finish and dark purple colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘HAWAIIAN EYE’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: John Cho
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘TWYAG0035’
    Patent number: PP19887
    Abstract: A new Aglaonema plant particularly distinguished by having foliage that is dark green and variably marked with pale pink coalescing spots and blotches, primary veins that are white and flushed with pink, midrib that are white and variably tinged with pink, small, densely leafy and compact plant habit and yellow-green spathes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori Garnadi Hambali
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘TWYAG0031’
    Patent number: PP19889
    Abstract: A new Aglaonema plant particularly distinguished by having foliage that is dark green and abundantly marked with pale pink spots and coalescing blotches, primary veins that are white and flushed with pale pink, midribs that are white and variably tinged with pale pink, a short, densely leafy, compact and mounded plant habit and yellow-green spathes spotted with white, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori Garnadi Hambali
  • Gardenia plant named ‘Crown Jewel’
    Patent number: PP19896
    Abstract: A new cultivar of GARDENIA named ‘CROWN JEWEL’ that is characterized by cold hardiness, a dwarf spreading habit, double fragrant blooms, and a soft texture. In combination these traits set ‘CROWN JEWEL’ apart from all other existing varieties of GARDENIA known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Philip Dark
  • Verbena plant named ‘Wesvercavio’
    Patent number: PP19901
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Wesvercavio’, characterized by its compact, mounding and cascading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; short internodes and freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; and intense purple violet to violet-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliage in mounded umbels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: J. + H. Westhoff Interpel
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Miniature rose plant ‘PACfiftysix’
    Patent number: PP19905
    Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, white 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: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel Jauchen
  • Apple tree named ‘Galaval’
    Patent number: PP19909
    Abstract: A new apple tree named ‘Galaval’ is described. ‘Galaval’ is a mutation of ‘Galaxy’ selected for its interesting over color intensity. Fruit of ‘Galaval’ is distinguished from fruit of ‘Galaxy’ and other Gala-type varieties by its intense dark purple-brown skin over color with no defined stripes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Pepinieres du Valois SARL
    Inventor: Albert Richard
  • Nandina domestica plant named ‘AKA’
    Patent number: PP19916
    Abstract: ‘AKA’, a new and distinct variety of Nandina domestica, characterized by its upright, compact and dense plant habit; slow growth rate; and unique blush red-colored young foliage and deep green-colored mature foliage. Blush red color of young foliage is retained year-round.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: TNM Corporation
    Inventors: April Herring, Kay Herring, Adriana Garza
  • Hedychium plant named ‘Tahitian Flame’
    Patent number: PP19921
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hedychium plant characterized by striking, strongly variegated leaves, showy fragrant flowers, repeat blooming, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • 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
  • Colocasia plant named ‘DIAMOND HEAD’
    Patent number: PP19939
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘DIAMOND HEAD’ that is characterized by a combination of large dark purple to black leaves with a glossy finish and a small circular-shaped dark burgundy colored ‘piko’ and semi-glossy dark burgundy colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘DIAMOND HEAD’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: John Cho
  • 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