Patents Examined by Susan McCormick-Ewoldt
  • Methods of increasing almond yield
    Patent number: 11523611
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of increasing almond nutmeat yield comprising applying aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) or a salt of AVG at an effective rate to an almond tree following full bloom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: VALENT U.S.A., LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Dale Forney, Peter Petracek, Gabriel Munhoz Pedroso
  • plant named ‘MAJLIP20AA’
    Patent number: PP34760
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘MAJLIP20AA’, characterized by its broadly upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; numerous inflorescences with deep pink-colored ray florets; upright and moderately strong peduncles; good garden performance and relative tolerance to low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: HilverdaFlorist B.V.
    Inventor: Martin Beers
  • Strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetySix’
    Patent number: PP34775
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawNinetySix’, particularly selected for its compact plant habit, uniform fruit appearance, high yield potential, plant health, and flavor of fruit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Stewart, Amy M. Edmondson, Debora Liabeuf, Iana Kostina
  • plant named ‘PMB020’
    Patent number: PP34785
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘PMB020’, characterized by its upright plant habit, medium height; vigorous growth habit; numerous medium to large flowers with white-colored perianth segments; flowers arranged on dense and large inflorescences supported on upright and strong scapes; flowering annually in the late spring and early summer; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: PINE MOUNTAIN BOTANICS PTY., LTD.
    Inventors: John Maxwell Craigie, Gail Alexis Craigie
  • plant named ‘HQ298’
    Patent number: PP34801
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘HQ298’, characterized by its upright, mounding, dense and bushy plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large semi-double reddish orange and yellow bi-colored flowers with red-colored throats; and good flower longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: GRAFF BREEDING A/S
    Inventor: Poul Graff
  • plant named ‘UNIQUE FLOWER ORIGINAL HAZE’
    Patent number: PP34802
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct Cannabis sativa cultivar designated as ‘UNIQUE FLOWER ORIGINAL HAZE’. This new cultivar is characterized by a persistent green phenotype, extreme resin production, flowering at 14-16 weeks, and significant resistance to pests and fungal growth. ‘UNIQUE FLOWER ORIGINAL HAZE’ is characterized by high levels of Myrcene and Ocimene 2, moderate levels of cis-? Farnesene and ? Caryophyllene, and lower levels of additional terpenes including pinenes, ?-humulene, linalool, and limonine. ‘UNIQUE FLOWER ORIGINAL HAZE’ has on average 17.38% Total THC and 0.1% Total CBD by dry weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Unique Flower LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Schatz, Nicole Schatz
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulty027’
    Patent number: PP34808
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, coral pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Japanese tree named ‘JFS KW4ZS’
    Patent number: PP34818
    Abstract: A variety of Zelkova serrata with a combination of an upright branching vase shaped semi compact tree form with dark green foliage and orange to orange red fall color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
    Inventor: Keith S. Warren
  • plant named ‘Bonsc 16100’
    Patent number: PP34840
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsc 16100’, characterized by its relatively compact and mounding to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; flowers that are deep reddish purple in color; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: BONZA BOTANICALS PTY., LTD.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • plant named ‘ET RDB 801’
    Patent number: PP34864
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rudbeckia plant named ‘ET RDB 801’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; dense and bushy growth habit; freely flowering habit; large long-lasting decorative-type inflorescences with numerous yellow and red-colored ray florets positioned above the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good postproduction and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: ETERNAL PLANT BOIJL B.V.
    Inventors: Elisabeth Bisschop, Bart Noordhuis
  • plant named ‘Sene Igonina’
    Patent number: PP34865
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Senecio plant named ‘Sene Igonina’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large daisy-type inflorescences with ray florets that are dark reddish purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: SUNTORY FLOWERS LIMITED
    Inventor: Kiyoshi Miyazaki
  • Pear tree rootstock named ‘ViruTherm-1’
    Patent number: PP34913
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree rootstock tree that exhibits resistance to Candidatus Phytoplasma pyri, no suckering, and is compatible with all pear varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Consortium Deutscher Baumschulen GmbH
    Inventor: Michael Petruschke
  • plant named ‘Sweet Dream’
    Patent number: PP34925
    Abstract: The new cultivar of Sanguisorba plant named ‘Sweet Dream’ that is characterized by its flowers that are pink in color, its flowers that are slightly pendulous, and its upright plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Inventor: Jan Star
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpar117’
    Patent number: PP34946
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, mauve flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Miniature rose plant named ‘Poulpah108’
    Patent number: PP34947
    Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Miniature class which has abundant, deep yellow flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Poulsen Roser A/S
    Inventor: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen
  • Strawberry plant named ‘SB_14_225-001’
    Patent number: PP34951
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘SB_14_225-001’. This new strawberry plant named ‘SB_14_225-001’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of West Central Florida, and is primarily characterized by its achenes typically set even with or just below the surface of the fruit, vigorous plant habit, very high marketable yield, early time of first flower and fruit, and very large berry size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Strawberry Sciences, LLC
    Inventor: Kendra M. Blaker
  • plant named ‘VBL1’
    Patent number: PP34953
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Weigela florida plant named ‘VBL1’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its young foliage that is brown in color and mature foliage that is brown-green in color, its floriferous blooming habit that is moderately remontant; blooming in May with a second blooming period in August and September, and its flowers that are red-purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: BERT VERHOEF BOOMKWEKERIJ B.V.
    Inventor: Gijsbertus Verhoef
  • plant named ‘ILVOMONO’
    Patent number: PP34954
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘ILVOMONO’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, spherical shape, pink flowers turning to white, and greyed-red autumn foliage. The new variety is a Viburnum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventors: Katrijn van Laere, Johan van Huylenbroeck
  • plant named ‘LRD-02-20’
    Patent number: PP34955
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Loropetalum plant named ‘LRD-02-20’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounded, spreading growth habit; dark black-purple foliage color that persists through summer and winter; dark pink (almost red) flowers in spring; and improved cold hardiness compared to other compact purple-leaf cultivars. The new variety is a Loropetalum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • Mandarin tree named ‘12C009’
    Patent number: PP34964
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of mandarin tree named ‘12C009’, particularly selected for non-acidic flavour profiles and distinguished by the smooth skin texture, cleanness of peeling and high Brix levels, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: STATE OF QUEENSLAND THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
    Inventor: Malcolm W. Smith