Patents Examined by Wendy C Haas
  • plant named ‘Blue Dragon’
    Patent number: PP22334
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Nepeta hybrid characterized by medium height, strongly upright habit, large violet flowers, and vigor. It is an ideal middle or back of the border perennial for full sun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘BBDRASOPI’
    Patent number: PP22341
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBDRASOPI’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Assocaition B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Gunter Dümmen
  • plant named ‘COSEH 840’
    Patent number: PP22349
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 840’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single light yellow green and white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 810’
    Patent number: PP22350
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 810’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single light yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘Smith Opus 2’
    Patent number: PP22374
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Paeonia plant named ‘Smith Opus 2’, characterized by its compact and symmetrically globular plant habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively narrow and finely-incised leaves; numerous large flowers that are arranged on strong peduncles above and beyond the foliar plane; long flowering period; flowers with creamy white-colored petals with purple-colored margins and large prominent red purple-colored flares at the petal bases; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Donald Robert Smith
  • plant named ‘BBDRASUN’
    Patent number: PP22381
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBDRASUN’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are yellow and pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Gunter Dümmen
  • plant named ‘BBDRAWHIBLU’
    Patent number: PP22382
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBDRAWHIBLU’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are white and pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Gunter Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Tra Whit’
    Patent number: PP22389
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant named ‘Tra Whit,’ particularly distinguished by the medium to large white ray florets, early flowering habit, compact and upright plant habit with green leaves and excellent branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Pim Kaagman
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumfortytwo’
    Patent number: PP22403
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortytwo’ is characterized by large fruit with black skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon
  • Peach tree named ‘Sauzee Lady’
    Patent number: PP22404
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous upright growth of tree. 2. Producing peento shaped fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, white flesh, good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive light red blush. 5. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large sized fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Yellow Pamplona Jogger’
    Patent number: PP22409
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Pamplona Jogger’, 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; large decorative-type inflorescences with yellow-colored ray florets; long flowering period; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Pieters Joseph & Luc B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Luc Remi Johan Pieters
  • plant named ‘YASPED’
    Patent number: PP22412
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Begonia boliviensis named ‘YASPED’, characterized by its dark red flowers, its compact, pendulant and full foliaged plant habit and its ease of propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Frederic C. Yates
  • plant named ‘Tra Yel’
    Patent number: PP22418
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant named ‘Tra Yel’ particularly distinguished by the medium to large yellow ray florets, early flowering habit, compact and upright plant habit with slightly yellow-green leaves and excellent branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Pim Kaagman
  • plant named ‘Tra Terra’
    Patent number: PP22419
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant named ‘Tra Terra’ particularly distinguished by the medium to large light-terracotta colored ray florets, early flowering habit, compact and upright plant habit with medium leaves and excellent branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Pim Kaagman
  • plant named ‘COSEH 790’
    Patent number: PP22424
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 790’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single white-colored flowers tinged with light green; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 800’
    Patent number: PP22425
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 800’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single yellow green to green white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • plant named ‘COSEH 780’
    Patent number: PP22426
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 780’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single light green and white-colored flowers tinged with greyed red; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Josef Heuger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Fall Fiesta’
    Patent number: PP22428
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific Prunus tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, blue black skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 6. Fruit with an average Brix of 20° and a good balance between acid and sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Bella Rose’
    Patent number: PP22429
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of medium size fruit. 2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. The tree being approximately ½ the height and width of standard commercial fruit trees. 5. Fruit with good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Plum tree named ‘Suplumfortyone’
    Patent number: PP22430
    Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfortyone’ is characterized by red flesh color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sun World International, LLC
    Inventor: Terry Bacon