Patents Examined by Wendy A Baker
  • Photinia plant named `Colmont`
    Patent number: PP11491
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Photinia plant named `Colmont`, characterized by its upright and uniform plant form; freely branching plant habit; short internodes; sharply serrated leaf margins; shiny dark red young foliage; and glossy dark green mature foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Color Spot Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Hubbard, James Spivey
  • Peach tree named `Corinthian White`
    Patent number: PP11493
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental peach tree called `Corinthian White` is provided that demonstrates a narrowly columnar growth habit, a vigorous growth rate, green foliage, bright green new stems, and an abundance of white-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: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Steve Martin Worthington, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Zoysia grass plant named `SS-300`
    Patent number: PP11495
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Zoysia japonica turfgrass, called `SS-300`, is characterized by a short, narrow leaf blade, compared to other varieties of Zoysia japonica. The growth habit is low and compact. `SS-300` has a rapid establishmentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Sod Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Minoru Ito, Roberto Guerra Amaral Gurgel
  • `AC Harflame` nectarine
    Patent number: PP11496
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has been given the designation `AC Harflame`, that is cold hardy, disease resistant, productive and bears an attractively colored fruit of good size and quality that is suitable for long distance shipping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Inventor: Richard E. C. Layne
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Dueriblustar`
    Patent number: PP11506
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Dueriblustar`, characterized by its dark pink petal color; freely flowering; dense and bushy plant habit; freely and basally branching plant habit; and dark green and non-variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Dummen Jungpflazenkulturen
    Inventor: Marga Dummen
  • Photinia plant named `Colango`
    Patent number: PP11510
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Photinia plant named `Colango`, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant form; vigorous and freely branching plant habit; short internodes; sharply serrated leaf margins; shiny dark red young foliage; undulating dark green mature foliage; and long-lasting red leaf color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Color Spot Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Hubbard, James Spivey
  • Torenia plant named `Dantopkmn`
    Patent number: PP11512
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Torenia plant named `Dantopkmn` characterized by its tubular-shaped flower consisting of four petals in which the top petal is white, the two side petals are of a violet color and the bottom petal is light violet with yellow lengthways strips; its ability to grow quickly and flower almost year round; its cascading growth habit; its ability to perform well in partial shade; its recommended growing temperature range of 15-25.degree. C.; and its dense branching which gracefully cascades from hanging baskets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Danziger "Dan" Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gabriel Danziger
  • Zoysia grass plant named `Palisades`
    Patent number: PP11515
    Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial Zoysia japonica with a unique combination of characters including white stigmas, and anthers are 5.0 RP 3/6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Milton Charles Engelke
  • Petunia plant named `Royal Frost`
    Patent number: PP11516
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Royal Frost`, characterized by its bright purple flowers; cascading and freely branching growth habit; and unique green and very light yellow variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Timbuk Farms, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Reiner, Mary H. Dodsworth
  • Strawberry plant named `Montalvo`
    Patent number: PP11522
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named `MONTALVO`. The variety is similar to the variety `E26`. The variety is characterized from `E26` by its open to medium plant density, strong plant vigor, medium to dark green leaf color, medium to strong leaf glossiness, sparse to medium petiole pubescence, few to medium number of stolons, very strong stolon anthocyanin coloration, thick stolons, smaller diameter of calyx relative to the corolla, larger diameter of inner calyx to outer calyx, medium to large fruit size, marked difference in shapes between primary and secondary fruit, medium band without achenes, level to above the surface insertion of the achenes, insertion of the calyx above the fruit, the orange red fruit flesh color, and the marginal and central distribution of the fruit flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Amado Q. Amorao, Arnoldo Solis, Jr., Thomas M. Sjulin, Joseph I. Espejo, Jr.
  • Neoregelia plant named `Lila`
    Patent number: PP11523
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Neoregelia is provided. It is a medium size Neoregelia plant, suitable for production in 12.5 to 15 cm pots. `Lila` is a relatively low spreading rosette, full and symmetrical with numerous, closely overlapping, wide, relatively short and flat, glossy leaves. Several bright red-purple upper leaves provide the dominant plant color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Inventor: Grant Groves
  • Sweet cherry tree named `Jork 57/201`
    Patent number: PP11530
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree named `Jork 57/201` characterized by: excellent tolerance to rain-induced fruit splitting; blooms 3-4 days later than `Bing` (one of the latest blooming among late-blooming varieties); one of the best of late-blooming varieties in terms of fruit size and quality; the color of the stem and of the unfolded and partially unfolded leaves are different than `Bing`; flowers open later than most other cultivars; and pedicels are shorter and a darker shade of yellow-green than `Bing`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Jork Fruit Research Station
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Tiemann
  • Kentucky bluegrass designated `Ba87-102`
    Patent number: PP11536
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass having a medium level of resistance to melting out, brownpatch, crown rust, summer patch and powdery mildew; a medium green color throughout the growing season, the ability to form a medium to high quality, dense turf under a variety of environmental conditions; relatively short and heavy seeds and a high level of seed yielding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgil D. Meier, Jay B. Burr
  • St. Augustine grass plant named `Dwarf #601`
    Patent number: PP11537
    Abstract: A new dwarf variety of St. Augustine grass (Stenotapharum secundatum) characterized by its flat, low growth habit and its deep green color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Pursley Distributing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack S. Sweet
  • Japanese pear tree named `Kotobuki Shinsui`
    Patent number: PP11545
    Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar relates to a russet type Japanese pear tree that has a strong resistance to black spot disease and has substantially the same excellent qualities as the Japanese pear cultivar `Shinsui`. The new pear tree bears a yellowish brown fruit, is highly sweet, medium in acidity, and has a rich taste that is suitable for dessert use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: National Institute of Agrobiological Resources Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Inventors: Kazuo Kotobuki, Tetsuo Masuda, Toji Yoshioka, Minoru Nagara, Masato Uchida, Kosuke Inoue, Kenji Murata, Kenichi Kitagawa
  • Rosemary plant named `Athens Blue Spires`
    Patent number: PP11552
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of rosemary plant, Rosmarinus officinalis, named `Athens Blue Spires`, was selected from a commercial rosemary seed package. The origin of the new cultivar is otherwise unknown. The new cultivar is distinguished by the unique combination of the following traits: good cold hardiness, lavender blue flowers, extensive self-branching and an upright habit, small-sized, narrow-shaped foliage, and vigorous growth. The cultivar demonstrates good disease tolerance and is well-suited for ornamental and culinary uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Allan M. Armitage
  • Strawberry plant named `Civero`
    Patent number: PP11555
    Abstract: A new strawberry variety producing firm fruit on an early flowering plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: C.I.V. Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti
    Inventors: Michelangelo Leis, Dario Musacchi, Alessio Martinelli
  • Petunia plant named `Sunbelki`
    Patent number: PP11558
    Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia hybrida variety is provided which forms in abundance attractive small bright yellow blooms with a brown corolla tube. The growth habit is semi-decumbent. The plant is well-branched with substantial secondary branching. High resistance to Powdery Mildew is exhibited. The plant is particularly well suited for ornamental usage as a pot plant or as a bedding plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Suntory Limited
    Inventor: Yasuyuki Murakami
  • Peach tree named `Corinthian Rose`
    Patent number: PP11564
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental peach tree called `Corinthian Rose` is provided that demonstrates a narrowly columnar growth habit, a vigorous growth rate, dark purple foliage, and an abundance of dark pink 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: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Steve Martin Worthington, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Regal pelargonium plant named `Brilliance`
    Patent number: PP11582
    Abstract: A new and distinct regal geranium plant with a crisp white flower having a medium lavender eye above medium green foliage. The new variety has a controlled growth habit and has more florets and a shorter flowering time and is more reliable than `Jennifer`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Oglevee, Ltd.
    Inventor: David G. Lemon