Patents Examined by S. B. McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Phlox plant named ‘Sunphlorai’
    Patent number: PP19189
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Sunphlorai’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; lavender pink-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Nemesia plant named ‘Innkarwhi’
    Patent number: PP19194
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nemesia plant named ‘Innkarwhi’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded growth habit; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers; and strongly fragrant flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Innovaplant GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Silvia Hofmann
  • Phlox plant named ‘Pure Feelings’
    Patent number: PP19210
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Pure Feelings’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; double green and white bi-colored flowers; sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Inventor: René van Gaalen
  • Philodendron plant named ‘TWYPH0007’
    Patent number: PP19214
    Abstract: A new Philodendron plant particularly distinguished by yellowish-green to green and dense foliage, a compact growth habit and ovate to narrow-ovate shaped foliage with pinnatifid margins and deep lobes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliads, Inc.
    Inventor: Wongchan Thapnarin
  • Coleus ×Perilla plant named ‘Gage's Shadow’
    Patent number: PP19217
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus X Perilla plant named ‘Gage's Shadow’, characterized by its upright and uniform growth habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and green and dark purple-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventors: Cheryl Baker, David Baker, Gage Baker, Robert Baker
  • Seashore paspalum plant named ‘TE-13’
    Patent number: PP19224
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Paspalum vaginatum Swartz (Seashore paspalum) named ‘TE-13’ is disclosed. ‘TE-13’ is characterized as having exceptional turf density and foliarly disease resistance under closely mowed micro-environmental stress conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Turf Ecosystems, LLC
    Inventor: Ronny R. Duncan
  • Verbena plant named ‘Redana’
    Patent number: PP19226
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant particularly distinguished by its deep red flower, early flowering, and a habit that is upright and later spreading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus G. W. Stemkens
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petlibluve’
    Patent number: PP19227
    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 very light blue in color with dark veins, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Haight Ashbury’
    Patent number: PP19228
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Haight Ashbury’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; and maple leaf-shaped leaves that are green, greyed red, greyed purple and greyed orange in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Amerinova Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Kerrie Aoki
  • Argyranthemum frutescens plant named ‘Argypifri’
    Patent number: PP19230
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum frustescens plant named ‘Argypifri’ characterized by its horizontal growing habit, pink, white flower heads with frizzled flower shape, and good flowering performance under hot conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Anna M. W. P. Houbraken
  • Dracaena plant named ‘PV200604’
    Patent number: PP19245
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dracaena plant named ‘PV200604’, that is characterized by wide dark green leaves and a green stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventor: Herman Vermeulen
  • Petunia plant named ‘Petbluve’
    Patent number: PP19252
    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 light blue with dark veins in color, and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Simon Nicolaas Oud
  • Rosa hybrida shrub named ‘AUSpastor’
    Patent number: PP19254
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSpastor’ suitable for cut flower production is disclosed. The ‘AUSpastor’ rose is a plant suitable for year round production under standard greenhouse conditions having buttermilk-colored blooms that fade to almost white with an Old Rose fragrance and long vase life, which are produced on strong upright stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David C. H. Austin
  • Hakonechloa macra plant named ‘Stripe it Rich’
    Patent number: PP19259
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hakonechloa plant named ‘Stripe it Rich’ characterized by gold foliage variegated with white stripes and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Scabiosa plant named ‘Vivid Violet’
    Patent number: PP19260
    Abstract: A new and distinct Scabiosa plant named ‘Vivid Violet’ characterized by vivid violet flower color, large flower size, a low, mounding habit, continuous June to October bloom (in Canby, Oreg.), excellent mildew resistance, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Campanula plant named ‘Summertime Blues’
    Patent number: PP19261
    Abstract: A new and distinct Campanula plant with large bells of deep violet colored flowers, multiple inflorescences, no seed set, and long bloom time (from May through September in Canby, Oreg).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Lomandra longifolia plant named ‘Katrinus Deluxe’
    Patent number: PP19262
    Abstract: ‘Katrinus Deluxe’ is a distinctive variety of Lomandra longifolia which is characterized by the combination of its dense plant growth habit, medium-tall plant height, narrow-medium leaf width, large inflorescence size and presence of male flowers only.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Climbing Rose plant named ‘Meivanery’
    Patent number: PP19263
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Climbing rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive yellow blossoms having a slight fragrance and the configuration of an old rose. The plant displays good vigor and good tolerance to diseases, particularly with respect to Black Spot. The foliage is very dense and semi-glossy, and contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape where a climping rose plant is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Fuchsia plant named ‘NUIFU 1’
    Patent number: PP19280
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘NUFU 1’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly arching growth habit; freely branching plant habit; red purple and violet bi-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: NuFlora International of Macquarie Fields
    Inventor: Graham Noel Brown
  • Saxifraga plant named ‘Rockrose’
    Patent number: PP19301
    Abstract: A new Saxifraga plant, particularly distinguished by its rose flower color, early flowering and compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Syngenta Seeds B.V.
    Inventor: Martien Everett Gutter