Patents Examined by Wendy A Baker
  • Zoysiagrass plant named `Crowne`
    Patent number: PP11570
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial Zoysia japonica with a unique combination of characters including white stigmas, anthers which are 5.0 RP 3/4, and a distinct DNA fingerprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Milton Charles Engelke
  • Peach tree named `Corinthian Mauve`
    Patent number: PP11576
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of peach tree called `Corinthian Mauve` is provided that demonstrates narrowly columnar growth habit, a vigorous growth rate, green foliage, and an abundance of mauve-colored, double flowers. The new cultivar produces very few fruit, and is intended for use as a Spring flowering ornamental plant in the home landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Steve Martin Worthington, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Regal pelargonium plant named `Excalibur`
    Patent number: PP11578
    Abstract: `Excalibur` is a new regal geranium variety which is added to the "Royalty" regal geranium series to replace `Duchess`. Flower color is slightly different than `Duchess` and the floret size is larger. Cutting production and rooting speed are equal to or better than `Duchess`. Plant habit is slightly shorter and well branched. The finished plant habit is slower to shatter than most plants of the species, lasting up to three weeks or more in the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • Nectarine tree named `UFQueen`
    Patent number: PP11587
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 250 chill units (cu). The tree is of large size, is highly vigorous spreading growth habit and has nonshowy pink flowers. Glands are small and reniform in shape and isolated to the basal portions of leaves. This tree, which has been denominated `UFQueen` is a regular bearer of heavy crops of early maturing, large for early ripening season, with very firm non-melting flesh, clingstone fruit having yellow flesh color. Fruit is uniform, attractive, substantially symmetrical shape, and has an attractive normally 90 to 100% solid red skin. The fruit ripens substantially with that of `Sunraycer` in early to mid-May at Gainesville, Fla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Wayne B. Sherman
  • Strawberry plant named `NJ8607-2`
    Patent number: PP11592
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant (Fragaria.times.ananassa) named `NJ8607-2`, which is a short day cultivar similar to `Earliglow`, but which is exceptional for its early season harvest of very attractive large fruit, good shelf-life, and high productivity, combined with good horticultural qualities and good disease resistance. The plant is well adapted to matted-row, ribbon-row, and high density planting systems, and performs consistently in diverse environments. The fruit size is larger than that of `Earliglow`, the major cultivar in its season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Rutgers University
    Inventors: Gojko L. Jelenkovic, Joseph A. Fiola
  • Regal pelargonium plant named `Imperial`
    Patent number: PP11596
    Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with deep purple petals having white edges above a medium green foliage. The new variety has a larger growth habit with more vegetative shoots than `Baron`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • Apple tree named `Pinova`
    Patent number: PP11601
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree named `Pinova` is provided. `Pinova` is a dwarf apple variety that withstands both winter and spring frosts (i.e., a winter cultivar), with fruit of dessert quality with a smooth skin finish (little or no russeting), displays higher productivity on average than `Golden Delicious` and no alternate bearing, and has less storage loss than `Golden Delicious`. `Pinova` is a high-quality cultivar that complements `Golden Delicious` in the market until June.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventors: Hermann Manfred Fischer, Johann Schmadlak, Christa Martha Fischer
  • Southern Magnolia tree named `TMGH`
    Patent number: PP11612
    Abstract: A Southern Magnolia named `TMGH` having an upright compact growth habit with a dense foliage canopy, a dominant leader with secondary branches ascending upwardly, lustrous dark green, narrow leaves with a rusty-brown back, a dense, fibrous root system, and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Tree Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Julian Strickland
  • Geranium plant named `Kleleny`
    Patent number: PP11620
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named `Kleleny`, characterized by its numerous reddish purple-colored flowers with distinct white "eye", upright, compact, uniform and rounded plant habit; freely branching, dense and bushy habit; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Klemm + Sohn
    Inventor: Siegfried Klemm
  • Peach tree named `Supechsix`
    Patent number: PP11631
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree characterized by its very early ripening fruit which has a round shape, an indented stylar tip, and a high (70-100%) percentage of red coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Sun World International, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos D. Fear, Bruce D. Mowrey, David W. Cain
  • Brachycome plant named `City Lights`
    Patent number: PP11646
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Brachycome plant named `City Lights`, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; very freely branching plant habit, plants do not require pinching; numerous and showy inflorescences with lavender ray florets that are about 2.5 cm in diameter; and long peduncles that hold inflorescences above or beyond the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute, Coffitty
    Inventor: Peter George Abell
  • Dogwood tree named `White Love`
    Patent number: PP11654
    Abstract: A distinctive Dogwood variety of the Cornus florida L. genus and species exhibits an upright growth pattern and is easily cultivated, with improved mildew resistance, more upright carriage, and increased size of inflorescence including involucre, as compared to either the `Cloud Nine` or `Cherokee Chief` varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignees: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Forestry Landscaping Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsuo Asako
  • Japanese pear tree named `Osa Gold`
    Patent number: PP11656
    Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar relates to a Japanese pear tree that has a strong resistance to black spot disease and has substantially the same excellent qualities of `Osanijisseki` as a Japanese pear cultivar. This pear tree is self-compatible and bears a yellowish green fruit, is moderately sweet and acidic, and has a good taste that is suitable for a dessert pear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: National Institute of Agrobiological Resources Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Inventors: Kazuo Kotobuki, Tetsuro Sanada, Tetsuo Masuda, Toji Yoshioka, Minoru Nagara, Masato Uchida, Kosuke Inoue, Kenji Murata, Kenichi Kitagawa, Akira Yoshida
  • Bromeliad plant named `GUZ 217`
    Patent number: PP11658
    Abstract: A Guzmania hybrid having leaf variegation which is regular in placement. The variegation contributes to an appearance which is lighter and brighter than other variegated hybrids. The bract color remains for two to three months when the plant is maintained under indoor lighting conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
  • Geranium plant named `Klemet`
    Patent number: PP11667
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named `Klemet`, characterized by its numerous semi-double dark red-colored flowers; trailing, compact and bushy plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; and medium green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Klemm & Sohn
    Inventor: Siegfried Klemm
  • Variety of Petunia named `Trumpet Chiffon`
    Patent number: PP11670
    Abstract: The claimed cultivar brings a new color to the Trumpet series of Petunias and is characterized by a deep salmon colored flower delicately accented at its center with green over a 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 5, 2000
    Assignee: John Bodger and Sons Company
    Inventor: Mike Heffner
  • Hesperozygis plant named `Sunminbu`
    Patent number: PP11677
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hesperozygis myrtoides.times.Hesperozygis dimidiata plant named `Sunminbu` is provided. The plant exhibits a conical growth habit with abundant branching. The attractive light purple blossoms possess a fragrance similar to mint and are verticillaster borne in the upper leaf axils commonly with three flowers per axil. The young stems are green and change to brown with maturity. The new variety propagates well by the use of cuttings and is particularly well suited for growing as an ornamental pot plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Suntory Limited
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • Geranium plant named `Balfanpish`
    Patent number: PP11678
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Balfanpish`, characterized by its numerous semi-double lavender colored flowers; upright growth habit; basal branching and vigorous; and dark green leaves with a faint zonation pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Co.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Bromeliad plant named `GUZ 202`
    Patent number: PP11682
    Abstract: A pink bromelaid hybrid has an almost rose-like appearance due to the closeness of the scape bracts, and consistent rose pink coloration from base to apex, surrounding the floral bracts which are translucent and colorless at the base and the apex, blending into a more intense pink color in the middle. The overlapping effect of the bracts is white.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Kent's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Kent
  • Grape plant named `Sunred Seedless`
    Patent number: PP11686
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine producing late ripening red seedless table quality grapes which have a high acidity, are short and elliptic in shape, and are large in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Agricultural Research Council
    Inventors: Edward Peter Evans, Phillipus Johannes Langenhoven Ellis