Patents Examined by Wendy C Haas
  • Method for preparing ears of corn for automated handling, positioning and orienting
    Patent number: 8579118
    Abstract: A method for automated handling, positioning and orienting of an ear of corn includes methods for altering a portion of an ear of corn. Optionally included are one or more stations for automatically processing, testing, sampling and preparing the ear of corn for processing, testing or sampling and an automated transport means for automatically moving ears of corn from station to station using alterations made to the ear of corn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Cope, David Kurth, Thomas Edwin Arneson, Kirk David Shirar, Kevin Ray Zaruba
  • plant named ‘Zanmuaval Golden’
    Patent number: PP24020
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuaval Golden’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date week 42; blooming for a period of five weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
  • plant named ‘Berrylicious’
    Patent number: PP24062
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid plant named ‘Berrylicious’ comprising a winter-hardy perennial, naturally-compact, heavily branched stems, medium green leaves producing numerous mauve-lavender flowers with dark-raspberry eyes on nearly flat flowers over at least 12 weeks during the summer until frost. The new plant, Hibiscus ‘Berrylicious’ shows resistance to black spot fungus and resists deer browsing and the ruffled flowers resist wind and sun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Clarence H. Falstad
  • plant name ‘DAOSTREOGTYVE’
    Patent number: PP24066
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘DAOSTREOGTYVE’, characterized by being a compact cultivar, with globular upright to spreading shape; Very well branching (8-14 per plant) with stiff and strong lateral stems and small thick leaves. Color of leaves green RHS 139A (upper side) and green RHS 137B (underside); Ray florets being RHS Red 39A when opening and developing into RHS Red 53B when fully open on upper side; and disc florets that appear RHS grayed-orange 166A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Dalina Genetics A/S
    Inventor: Rune Harboe Nielsen
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘PC1251’
    Patent number: PP24070
    Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea Rose named ‘PC1251’, particularly characterized by large, bicolor flowers with delicate fragrance, large dark red nearly thornless stems, and bright green foliage is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Plantas Continental, S.A.
    Inventor: Juan Requena Ruiz
  • Hop plant named ‘HBC 369’
    Patent number: PP24125
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 369’ is disclosed. The cones of ‘HBC 369’ mature in mid September, and yield a crop of 1600 to 2000 pounds per acre. ‘HBC 369’ is used for its unique aromatic quality, resistance to powdery mildew, high alpha acid content and exceptional yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Hop Breeding Company, LLC.
    Inventors: Eugene G. Probasco, Jason Perrault
  • plant named ‘DONN'S GOLDSTRIKE’
    Patent number: PP24131
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named ‘DONN'S GOLDSTRIKE’ is disclosed, characterized by bright golden foliage. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Reiners
  • plant named ‘CAROLINE'S CITRINE’
    Patent number: PP24132
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named ‘CAROLINE'S CITRINE’ is disclosed, characterized by unique bright golden foliage with a green blotch in the center. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Reiners
  • plant named ‘KLEPZ11229’
    Patent number: PP24133
    Abstract: A new variety of pelargonium named ‘KLEPZ11229’, particularly characterized by large, round, and very shiny lavender blue flowers, medium growth habit and dark green leaves without zonation, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • Peach tree named ‘Snow Bliss’
    Patent number: PP24141
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach 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 production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Firm, white flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with very good storage and shipping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘CIDZ0034’
    Patent number: PP24146
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0034’ particularly distinguished by the red colored anemone-type inflorescences that have good color retention, has a very uniform growth habit and a 7.5 week flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • plant named ‘EGGBEN005’
    Patent number: PP24151
    Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia cultivar named ‘EGGBEN005’ is disclosed, characterized by a dense, bushy plant habit, dark red-purple colored flowers, dark colored calyx and a rigid inflorescence. The new variety is a Salvia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Howard Bentley
  • plant named ‘EGGBEN004’
    Patent number: PP24154
    Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia cultivar named ‘EGGBEN004’ is disclosed, characterized by a dense, bushy plant habit, distinctive dark mauve colored flowers, with a white eye, and a rigid, short inflorescence. The new variety is a Salvia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Howard Bentley
  • Salvia plant named ‘EGGBEN003’
    Patent number: PP24155
    Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia cultivar named ‘EGGBEN003’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive lavender flowers, a compact, very well-branched plant habit, and early, flowering. The new variety is a Salvia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Eggleton
  • Peach tree named ‘Sauzee Gem’
    Patent number: PP24167
    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, very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 15.1°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • plant named ‘Matador Yellow’
    Patent number: PP24185
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Matador Yellow’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; large dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; large decorative-type inflorescences with intense dark yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • plant named ‘Conella Yellow’
    Patent number: PP24200
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Conella Yellow’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; small decorative-type inflorescences with dark yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • plant named ‘Veritas Yellow’
    Patent number: PP24231
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Veritas Yellow’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; large dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with dark yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.
    Inventor: Dirk Pieters
  • plant named ‘Pink Sapphire’
    Patent number: PP24288
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Pink Sapphire’ characterized by daisy-type flowers that grow to 4.5 cm in diameter, purple pink flowers with a light eye, grass green foliage on strong, upright, short stems, flowering for the whole summer, and a dense, upright habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • plant named ‘Orange Vanilla Popsicle’
    Patent number: PP24292
    Abstract: A new and distinct Kniphofia plant characterized by its very early blooming, repeat blooming, very compact habit with multiple crowns, narrow, grassy leaves, coral red to cream-colored flowers, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger