Patents Examined by Susan B. McCormick
  • Blueberry plant named ‘Dolores’
    Patent number: PP20829
    Abstract: A new and distinct Blueberry cultivar is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. The cultivar flowers early and forms fruit that ripens early. Attractive large dark blue crisp berries are formed which exhibit a very sweet flavor. The plant is self-fertile, and displays a generally round growth habit with evergreen foliage. No cross pollination is required. A low chilling requirement is also exhibited. No special sensitivity to common blueberry diseases has been encountered during observations to date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Royal Berries S.L.
    Inventors: Antonio Abad Álamo, José Ulf Hayler López, Paul M. Lyrene
  • plant named ‘WHITNEY’
    Patent number: PP20849
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dracaena plant named ‘WHITNEY’ particularly characterized by its distinctive light green and darker green variegated foliage streaks, longitudinally parallel to the leaf mid vein and more prominent surrounding leaf mid-rib (streaks same on front and back of leaf); leaves 35 cm to 45 cm in length; foliage that is slightly pendulous in overall shape; strong, thick stem; annual growth rate of 50 cm; and plant habit of a single stem ranging from 55 cm to 75 cm in width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Florica Farms, Inc.
    Inventor: Juan Carlos Vasquez Vargas
  • plant named ‘Suncalsifopi’
    Patent number: PP20856
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Suncalsifopi’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; early and long flowering period; medium-sized pale pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • plant names ‘Cat and Mouse’
    Patent number: PP20862
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Hosta named ‘Cat and Mouse’, characterized by its miniature plant size, its mounded plant habit, its round, glaucous leaves that are variegated with yellow-green center with blue-green margins in spring with the centers turning brighter and the margins turning greener in summer and its white flowers striped with lavender emerging in early summer on erect flower scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Shady Oaks Nursery, LLC
    Inventor: Hans Andrew Hansen
  • plant named ‘J0208-1’
    Patent number: PP20866
    Abstract: A new Argyranthemum plant named ‘J0208-1’ particularly distinguished by its vigorous round plant habit with dark green foliage, and its early, rich and long flowering with white flowers with a dark red center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Theodorus Cornelis Maria van Kleinwee
  • Pecan tree named ‘BYRD’
    Patent number: PP20867
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pecan tree, Carya illinoinensis, which is characterized by a early nut production, early nut maturity, scab fungus resistance, and high percentage kernel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventor: Darrell Sparks
  • plant named ‘Witch Doctor’
    Patent number: PP20887
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Solenostemon plant named ‘Witch Doctor’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; purple-colored stems; and deeply lobed green-colored leaves with dark purple-colored margins and venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventors: Lloyd Traven, Ralph J. Repp
  • plant named ‘Pachide’
    Patent number: PP20888
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pachide’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; semi-double red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • Kiwi plant named ‘Hort22D’
    Patent number: PP20893
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwifruit variety is disclosed. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifiuit selections known as CK5 1_06 (not patented) and CK51_11 (not patented). The fruit of the plant of this new kiwifruit variety is characterized by its internal red color and early harvest maturity. The new kiwifruit variety has been named ‘Hort22D’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Zespri Group Limited
    Inventors: Russell G. Lowe, Canhong Cheng
  • plant named ‘Fismired’
    Patent number: PP20895
    Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant named ‘Fismired’ particularly distinguished by the brilliant red flower color, distinctly lobed bracts, relatively large inflorescences well above the foliage, dark green, distinctly lobed foliage, well branching, compact plant habit and early flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Katharina Zerr
  • plant named ‘Encanto Orange’
    Patent number: PP20898
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Encanto Orange’, characterized by its compact, pendulous and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; and numerous single flowers that are bright orange in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Wendela Antoinette ter Laak
  • Pin oak tree named ‘PWJR08’
    Patent number: PP20900
    Abstract: A new variety of Quercus palustris Pin Oak tree substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a combination of glossy foliage, new growth leaves that are pubescent, upright growth habit and orange-red Fall color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph C. Kelly, Peter J. Brentano
  • Geranium plant named ‘Pacchy’
    Patent number: PP20904
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacchy’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; semi-double red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • plant named ‘Pacyell’
    Patent number: PP20906
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacyell’, characterized by its compact, upright and flat-topped plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; early flowering habit; semi-double light yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Wilhelm Elsner
  • plant named ‘USCALI99M’
    Patent number: PP20908
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI99M’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading to semi-trailing growth habit; numerous yellow-colored flowers with purple-colored flecking and venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Plant 21 LLC
    Inventor: Ushio Sakazaki
  • plant named ‘Regpet’
    Patent number: PP20909
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Regal Geranium plant named ‘Regpet’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; white and purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for cooling treatment for flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • plant named ‘UFM1’
    Patent number: PP20916
    Abstract: A new Philodendron plant particularly distinguished by having very small, narrow green leaves, compact vines with short internodes and dense growth habit, and vines that produce lateral branches, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Henny, Jianjun Chen
  • plant named ‘Sunbelriki’
    Patent number: PP20918
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelriki’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; medium-sized bright yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeven’
    Patent number: PP20922
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeven’. The new cultivar is primarily characterized by its large, sweet tasting fruit, early harvest maturity, and resistance to powdery mildew is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristie L. Gilford, Bruce D. Mowrey, Philip J. Stewart, Esther J. Pullen, Jorge Rodriguez-Alcazar
  • plant named ‘Duealtisal’
    Patent number: PP20924
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Duealtisal’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading to trailing and decumbent plant habit; numerous large salmon pink-colored flowers with red-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen