Patents Examined by Wendy A Baker
  • Variety of geranium plant named ‘Global Merlot’
    Patent number: PP11733
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar is characterized by a red purple double floret further characterized by a speckling of white on some of the florets over a medium green cascading mound. Compared to most ivy geraniums the claimed cultivar exhibits high temperature tolerance as well as quick rooting time and increased cutting production with better floret production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Ternstroemia plant named ‘Conthery’
    Patent number: PP11735
    Abstract: A new and distinct Ternstroemia gymnanthera plant found as an openly pollinated seedling. The new variety consistently produces a very high concentration of anthocyanin in new growth, has attractive glossy involute mature foliage, and has a more uniform growth habit and mature foliage color than other commercial varieties in the market class.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.
    Inventor: James Bryan Berry
  • Ternstroemia plant named ‘Contherann’
    Patent number: PP11737
    Abstract: A new and distinct Ternstroemia gymnanthera plant found as an openly pollinated seedling. The new variety consistently produces a very high concentration of anthocyanin in new growth as well as a more uniform, upright growth habit and mature foliage color compared with other commercial varieties in the market class.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.
    Inventor: James Bryan Berry
  • Peach tree named ‘Kingsburg Cling’
    Patent number: PP11739
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Dr. Davis’ peach tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,861), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately two weeks prior to the fruit produced by the ‘Dr. Davis’ peach tree and wherein the fruit is of a more uniform quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Inventor: Manfred Schnitzler
  • Red raspberry plant named ‘Prelude’
    Patent number: PP11747
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of red raspberry plant named ‘Prelude’ is a very early maturing summer red raspberry cultivar available for production in the East Coast and Great Lakes regions, peaking in production in late June and very early July.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Sanford, Kevin E. Maloney, Jack E. Reich, Donald K. Ourecky
  • Geranium plant named `Baldesvio`
    Patent number: PP11676
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Baldesvio`, characterized by its numerous semi-double reddish purple-colored flowers; upright growth habit; basal branching; good vigor; and medium green leaves with faint darker green zonation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Geranium plant named `Balsholila`
    Patent number: PP11679
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Balsholila`, characterized by its numerous semi-double medium purplish pink-colored flowers with a white "eye"; upright growth habit; good basal branching; good vigor; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Geranium plant named `Balcolav`
    Patent number: PP11685
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Balcolav`, characterized by its numerous lavender-colored double flowers; upright and spreading growth habit; basal branching; vigor; and medium green leaves with dark maroon zonation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Geranium plant named `Balcolink`
    Patent number: PP11687
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Balcolink`, characterized by its numerous pink-colored semi-double flowers; upright and trailing growth habit; basal branching; vigor; and medium green leaves with a dark maroon-colored zonation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Nectarine tree named `Regal Pearl`
    Patent number: PP11695
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in August, with first picking on Aug. 16, 1998. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using `Red Glen` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,193) nectarine as the seed parent and an unnamed white flesh nectarine seedling as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Norman G. Bradford
  • Variety of petunia named `Trumpet Red`
    Patent number: PP11696
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a red colored flower accented at its throat with a lighter red color exhibiting darker red veining. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner
  • Regal pelargonium plant named `Dandy`
    Patent number: PP11697
    Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with striking rose pink colored flowers having some petals accented by a very deep burgundy middle shading to bright pink with salmon highlights above medium green foliage. The new cultivar has improved cutting production, rooting speed, crop time and flower quantity over `Majestic` and `Grand Slam`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Richard Craig, David G. Clark
  • Nectarine tree named `Candy Sweet`
    Patent number: PP11702
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in June, with first picking on Jun. 24, 1998. The fruit is uniformly large in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crispy in texture, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using `Red Diamond` U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,165) nectarine as the seed parent and an unnamed yellow flesh nectarine seedling as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Norman G. Bradford
  • Nectarine tree named `Candy Gold`
    Patent number: PP11705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in July, with first picking on Jul. 25, 1998. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, and full red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using `Red Glen` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,193) nectarine as the seed parent and an unnamed white flesh nectarine seedling as the selected pollen parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Norman G. Bradford
  • Variety of geranium named `Global Neon Cherry`
    Patent number: PP11708
    Abstract: A new and distinct ivy geranium plant with bright, hot pink blooms having burgundy veining and eyes above a medium green foliage. The new variety exhibits less oedema and is more tolerant of high heat than current market ivy geraniums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • Nectarine tree named `Crimson Pearl`
    Patent number: PP11711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the first week in August, with first picking on Aug. 6, 1998. The fruit is uniformly large in size, subacidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm and crisp in texture, and mostly red in skin color. The variety was selected as an open pollinated seedling of an unnamed white flesh clingstone nectarine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Norman G. Bradford
  • Regal pelargonium plant named `Maiden Petticoat`
    Patent number: PP11712
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Regal Maiden series of geraniums and is characterized by a white flower delicately streaked with purple shades over a medium green foliage. As with all Regal Maiden flowers, this cultivar exhibits superior rooting with a quick finishing time, compact plant habit and flowers early and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • Variety of petunia named `Trumpet Pastel Pink`
    Patent number: PP11713
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a large pink colored flower accented in its center with a large and distinctive green-white circular center, over medium green foliage. As with all Trumpet Petunias, this cultivar exhibits early flowering with superior branching so that the plant may also be used in a hanging pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner
  • Geranium plant named `Balcolilac`
    Patent number: PP11720
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Balcolilac`, characterized by its numerous light lavender-colored double flowers; upright and trailing growth habit; basal branching; vigor; and medium green leaves with a faint maroon-colored zonation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Schefflera plant named `Connie`
    Patent number: PP11726
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Schefflera plant named Connie, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; closely-spaced leaves and very short petioles which give a dense and full appearance; and very dark green and glossy leaflets that are thick and leathery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventor: James Kyle Atchison