Patents Examined by Wendy C Haas
  • Patent number: PP22448
    Abstract: A new and distinct nectarine tree variety, Prunus persica var. nucipersica, cv. ‘Sunectwentytwo’ is characterized by early harvest and large sized fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Patent number: PP22542
    Abstract: ‘Benicia’ is a short-day (June bearing) type cultivar that produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, sub-tropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Benicia’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,469.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Douglas V. Shaw, Kirk D. Larson
  • Patent number: PP22553
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Greenrunner’, characterized by its uniform, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets; long flowering period; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Pieters Joseph & Luc B.V.B.A
    Inventor: Luc Remi Johan Pieters
  • Patent number: PP22580
    Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by a round, compact growth habit, many branches, and medium red bracts, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Guido Von Tubeuf
  • Patent number: PP22589
    Abstract: ‘Mojave’ is typical of short-day (June bearing) strawberry cultivars and produces fruit over an extended period when treated appropriately in arid, subtropical climates. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, ‘Mojave’ has larger fruit and produces individual-plant yields greater than that of ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). It further produces similar quantities of fruit per plant but develops larger and higher quality fruit than ‘Ventana’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,649). ‘Mojave’ also produces a larger fraction of marketable fruit than any of the comparison cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Kirk D. Larson, Douglas V. Shaw
  • Patent number: PP22600
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA09208’ particularly distinguished by double flowers which are stable in heat, a very early flowering period with a short cultivation time of seven to eight weeks for a finished flowering plant, very good heat and rain tolerance, and excellent performance in landscape, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Anita Stoever
  • Patent number: PP22601
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Coreopsis named ‘Cosmic Eye’ characterized its large inflorescences with ray florets that are bright yellow in color with sharply contrasting bright red eye zones, its low growing and compact plant habit with flowers held well above the foliage, and its perennial habit and cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Darrell R. Probst
  • Patent number: PP22610
    Abstract: ‘Violetty’ is a new variety of pelargonium having a trailing growth habit and numerous tri-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Walter Blom B.V.
    Inventor: Stephen Page
  • Patent number: PP22628
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by having medium-sized, terracotta-colored flowers with greyed-purple centers (disc florets), oval-shaped leaves, and semi-erect plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S
    Inventor: Niels G. Kristensen
  • Patent number: PP22631
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Coreopsis named ‘Cha Cha Cha’ characterized its inflorescences with ray florets that are gold in color with a small dark red eye zone, its bushy and relatively short plant habit, its floriferous and long blooming habit, its relative sterility, and its vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Darrell R. Probst
  • Patent number: PP22634
    Abstract: ‘Donna May’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small foliage size; short internode length; purple foliage color throughout the growing season; corymbs of small flowers with pink petals; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP22658
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmucandle’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 17-21; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • Patent number: PP22688
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Jacob Lewis’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and columnar plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; large single fragrant inflorescences with salmon orange-colored ray florets; strong flowering stems that hold the inflorescences upright; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Itsaul Plants LLC
    Inventor: Richard Gregg Saul
  • Patent number: PP22699
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekfirmenich’, characterized by its daisy-type inflorescences with red purple and white bi-colored ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; uniform flowering habit; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Patent number: PP22700
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekmaki’, characterized by its daisy-type inflorescences with white-colored quilled ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; early, freely and uniform flowering habit; and good postproduction longevity
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
  • Patent number: PP22704
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfcopaka’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; medium-sized red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Limited
    Inventors: Yasuko Isobe, Takeshi Kanaya
  • Patent number: PP22708
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 760’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single light green and white bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Patent number: PP22717
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive short-day cultivar, designated as ‘Viva Patricia’, primarily adapted to the growing conditions in Spain. This short-day (Mediterranean) cultivar is primarily characterized by an upright and dense growth habit, a large fruit size having superior uniformity, a primarily conical shaped berry exhibiting a glossy bright red appearance, a significantly better flavored and aromatic berry providing a more pleasant eating experience, a firmer fruit skin, an increased number of flowers and fruits per truss, a very moderate petiole pubescence, and an early to mid-season production with substantial yields and excellent commercial ratings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Edward Vinson Limited
    Inventors: Peter Edward Vinson, Simon Peter Warren
  • Patent number: PP22761
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Potentilla plant named ‘White Lady’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; large white-colored flowers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Pieter Kolster
  • Patent number: PP22762
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea plant named ‘Robles’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense and globose growth habit, and single, large, attractive purple flowers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Plant Development Sevices, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Edward Lee