Patents Examined by S. B. McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Phlox plant named ‘Purple Kiss’
    Patent number: PP19514
    Abstract: A new phlox plant particularly distinguished by intense deep purple petals with a pure white eye, compact plant habit, healthy foliage and good mildew resistance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Witteman & Co.
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet X’
    Patent number: PP19528
    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. The present variety has a heavy bloom during the mid season, is self-unfruitful, and must be cross pollinated by a mid seasonal blooming apricot, plum or other interspecific tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 23, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with greenish yellow mottling in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, full red in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Plumsweet XIII’
    Patent number: PP19530
    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 somewhat productive tree. The variety is self-unfruitful, blooms in the early season, and produces an abundance of blossoms and pollen. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid July, with first picking on Jul. 11, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly large in size, red mottled over a yellow background in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, red and orange yellow in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Peach tree named ‘Princess Time’
    Patent number: PP19545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 1, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Aglaonema plant named ‘TWYAG0060’
    Patent number: PP19549
    Abstract: A new Aglaonema plant particularly distinguished by having a very dense leafy, compact and upright highly branched growth habit, being intermediate in stature and very vigorous and producing axillary branches and numerous leaves is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregori G. Hambali
  • Blue spruce tree named ‘Blue Diamond’
    Patent number: PP19550
    Abstract: A blue spruce tree particularly distinguished by its strong, upright and pyramidal growth habit, propagation through cuttings rather than grafting and intense blue-colored foliage, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Gebr. Van Vliet Boomkwekerijen B.V.
    Inventor: Nelis Kools
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Blackred V’
    Patent number: PP19576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The present variety has a prolific bloom during the early to mid season, is self-unfruitful, but produces an abundance of pollen to entice bees to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early July, with first picking on Jun. 30, 2007. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, blackish red in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to obovate in shape, dark red in flesh color, firm and crisp in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Heuchera plant named ‘Beaujolais’
    Patent number: PP19577
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Heuchera of hybrid origin, ‘Beaujolais’, characterized by its relatively large, orbicular shaped leaves that are dark burgundy red in color with silver highlights and darker burgundy red veins held on burgundy red petioles. ‘Beaujolais’ is further characterized by its low mounded and compact plant habit, its tolerance to high heat and humidity, and its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Sandrine Delabroye
  • Interspecific tree named ‘PLUMRED X’
    Patent number: PP19591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium to large 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 season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with first picking on Aug. 28, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mostly red with grayish yellow mottling in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, and red in flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventor: Lowell Glen Bradford
  • Cherry tree named ‘Royal Helen’
    Patent number: PP19595
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Mahaleb’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit maturing in the late season. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality. 6. Vigorous, upright growth of tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Miniature Rose plant named ‘KORhedani’
    Patent number: PP19598
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose with long lasting, novel red flowers, and dark green and attractive foliage. It exhibits upright, uniform growth and flowering under greenhouse conditions when grown as a potted floral plant. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Phlox plant named ‘Cosmopolitan’
    Patent number: PP19603
    Abstract: A new phlox plant particularly distinguished by hot pink flower color, compact plant habit, healthy foliage and good mildew resistance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Witteman & Co
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Phlox plant named ‘Watermelon Punch’
    Patent number: PP19610
    Abstract: A new phlox plant particularly distinguished by salmon-pink petals around a large white center with a large floret diameter, a compact plant habit, healthy foliage and good mildew resistance is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Witteman & Co
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Hosta plant named ‘Blue Ivory’
    Patent number: PP19623
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Blue Ivory’ characterized by elliptic to cordate leaves having wide light creamy-colored margins and blue-green centers, vertical flower scapes with medium lavender flowers above foliage, suitable for landscape, potted culture, or cut flower arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignees: Lucas Klinkhamer, Walters Gardens Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Meyer
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogreen Valley’
    Patent number: PP19629
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogreen Valley’, characterized by upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform flowering response; early flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with green-colored quilled ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Wain
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogigi Gold’
    Patent number: PP19631
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogigi Gold’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with obovate-shaped ray florets; golden yellow-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering about September 26th in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Wain
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘KORpedia’
    Patent number: PP19638
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with long lasting, novel white flowers, and attractive foliage with excellent disease resistance. It exhibits upright growth with abundant flowers. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Saxifraga plant named ‘Rockred’
    Patent number: PP19643
    Abstract: A new Saxifraga plant, particularly distinguished by its red flower color, early flowering and compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Everett Gutter
  • Campsis plant named ‘Tarantella’
    Patent number: PP19657
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campsis named ‘TARANTELLA that is characterized by upright compact habit, glossy green leaves, and many reddish-orange flowers to a flowering stem. In combination these traits set ‘TARANTELLA apart from all other existing varieties of Campsis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventor: Marinus Huisman
  • Styrax plant named ‘Fragrant Fountain’
    Patent number: PP19664
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Styrax plant named ‘FRAGRANT FOUNTAIN’ that is characterized by a weeping habit, profuse blooms which are strongly scented, and rapid growth. In combination these traits set ‘FRAGRANT FOUNTAIN’ apart from all other existing varieties of Styrax known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: Crispin Silva