Patents Examined by Wendy C Haas
  • Method for producing polyploid plants of orchids
    Patent number: 8383881
    Abstract: A method for producing polyploid plants of orchids includes the steps of: providing a protocorm or protocom-like body (PLB) of an orchid, the protocorm or PLB having an upper portion with a growing point and a lower portion without any growing point; cutting the protocorm or PLB approximately at a point of half height to separate the upper portion; subculturing the lower portion of the protocorm or PLB in an inducing medium, and putting a cut surface of the lower portion of the protocorm or PLB to face upward so that one or more next-generation PLBs grow from the cut surface of the lower portion. The method characterized in using no antimicrotubule agent can simplify the entire process of orchid polyploidy breeding, and can be used in mass-production of the stable polyploid plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: National University of Kaohsiung
    Inventors: Wen-Huei Chen, Yu-Lin Kao, Ching-Yan Tang
  • Production of glucosamine from plant species
    Patent number: 8378090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for generating glucosamine from plants wherein fresh plant materials, or re-hydrated dried plant materials or plant extracts, are heated at a temperature comprised between 70 and 110° C. for more than 10 hours, characterized in that a fertilizer acting as glucosamine precursor is added during the cultivation of the plants, before the harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Vincent Petiard, Stephane Michaux, Didier Courtois
  • Use of abscisic acid to alter sensory characteristics of white grapes and wine
    Patent number: 8349768
    Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) to modify sensory characteristics such as aroma, bouquet, flavor, mouthfeel, astringency, balance, complexity or finish of white grapes and white wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory D. Venburg, Andrew Rath, Peter D. Petracek
  • plant named ‘PIILAG-I’
    Patent number: PP23168
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-I’, characterized by its dwarf, rounded growth habit that is maintained over time without shoot reversions, reddish new growth and dark green foliage in summer, white flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark P. Griffith
  • plant named ‘PIILAG-III’
    Patent number: PP23178
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-III’, characterized by its compact, upright intermediate growth habit, red-purple new growth and dark green foliage in summer, red-purple fall color, true red flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘Banana Cream’
    Patent number: PP23181
    Abstract: The new Shasta Daisy plant, Leucanthemum ‘Banana Cream’, is a sturdy plant with dark green serrated foliage, strong heavily-branched stems, and flowering with large terminal heads and numerous axillary heads having ray petals starting off light lemon yellow and brightening to near white. The new plant is useful for long-flowering attractive landscaping in borders, in mass, as accent plants, containerized for patio or indoor use, or as a cut flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin A. Hurd
  • plant named ‘KLECA09204’
    Patent number: PP23191
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA09204’ particularly distinguished by double flowers with more than five petals, a very early flowering time, a compact mounding plant habit, and continuously rich flowering with very good heat and rain tolerance, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Anita Stoever
  • Pineapple plant named ‘Franklynn’
    Patent number: PP23193
    Abstract: A new pineapple (Ananas comosus) variety of the Bromeliaceae family was developed from a cross between the parental lines ‘Dry Sweet’בHilo White’ and has been designated ‘Franklynn’. This new variety differs from its progenitors in having a higher Brix value, distinct fruit skin and flesh colors, and excellent eating quality. The plant is characterized by relatively (for pineapple) flat, spineless leaves that are green with purple coloration, and a peduncle that is partially or completely obscured by a high number of green bracts. The plant has a cylindrical and symmetrical fruit borne on a penduncle. The fruit has a lightly textured shell and flat fruitlets (eyes) with a medium sized crown. When unripe, the fruit shell is greyed-purple (RHS 187A), turning to a greyed-orange color (RHS 167B) when ripe. The fruit flesh appears cream colored and codes to a pale yellow (RHS 8D).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Frankie's Nursery LLC
    Inventor: Frank F Sekiya
  • plant named ‘Cheyenne Sky’
    Patent number: PP23209
    Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of ornamental grass named Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’ with compact habit, erect culms and foliage and becoming concord-grape colored, suitable as a potted plant, for multi-seasonal interest mass or specimen landscaping, and for cut flower arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Gary M Trucks
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘Navy Lady’
    Patent number: PP23288
    Abstract: A new cultivar of shrub rose, ‘Navy Lady’, characterized by its small, compact, and uniform plant habit, its lightly fragrant semi-double flowers that are deep red in color opening from buds that are very dark red in color with its petals exhibiting a velvety texture, its repeat blooming habit, its medium to dark green semi-glossy foliage with good resistance to powdery mildew and rust, its vigorous growth habit, its ability to be readily propagated on its own roots, and its cold hardiness at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as Represented by The Minister of Agriculture and Agrifoods
    Inventor: Claude Richer
  • plant named ‘Whitewater’
    Patent number: PP23342
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Acanthus plant characterized by variegated leaves and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • plant named ‘SPCDW0902’
    Patent number: PP23343
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vanda hybrid cultivar named ‘SPCDW0902’ is disclosed, characterized by white flowers, durable foliage, overall, compact plant habit and unusual low temperature tolerance. The new variety is a Vanda, and is normally used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Suphachatwong
    Inventor: Thumrong Suphachadiwong
  • plant named ‘SPCDW0901’
    Patent number: PP23344
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vanda hybrid cultivar named ‘SPCDW0901’ is disclosed, characterized by unique purple coloration of the petals and overall, compact plant habit and unusual low temperature tolerance. The new variety is a Vanda, and is normally used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Suphachatwong
    Inventor: Thumrong Suphachadiwong
  • Floribunda rose plant named ‘Meimirrote’
    Patent number: PP23354
    Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive very double blossoms having a light pink coloration. The plant exhibits very strong, very dense vegetation, a bushy low to arching growth habit, and attractive green foliage with a glossy aspect. The disease resistance is good particularly with respect to Black Spot and Oidium. The attractive green foliage contrasts nicely with the light pink blossom coloration. The new variety is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • plant named ‘KLECA09210’
    Patent number: PP23470
    Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA09210’ particularly distinguished by its single, purple flowers, and a semi-trailing form and growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Anita Stoever
  • plant named ‘Tiara’
    Patent number: PP23663
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Phlox, ‘Tiara’, characterized by its large semi-double flowers that are pure white in color, its healthy foliage with a high degree of mildew resistance, and its compact plant habit with thick sturdy stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: Jan Verschoor
  • Interspecific tree named ‘Country Cot’
    Patent number: PP23695
    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) A regular and productive bearer of large freestone fruit. 2) Fruit having an attractive orange skin and flesh color. 3) Fruit having firm flesh with good storage and shelf life. 4) Fruit having good flavor and eating quality. 5) Vigorous, upright tree growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Ruby Frost’
    Patent number: PP23732
    Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant named ‘Ruby Frost,’ particularly distinguished by the variegated red and white bract color, medium sized inflorescences held well above the foliage canopy, medium to deep green foliage that are ovate to oak-shaped bracts and leaves with pointed lobes, medium sized, well-branched and mounding plant habit, mid-season flowering response, and good keeping quality of foliage and bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Marita von Danwitz
  • plant named ‘Color Festival’
    Patent number: PP23770
    Abstract: A new Hosta plant named ‘Color Festival’ particularly distinguished by fluorescent yellow-green streaks between the dark green margins and a light yellow-green central blotch in immature leaves and a yellow central blotch in mature leaves, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Heemskerk Vaste Planten
    Inventor: Danny Van Eechaute
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘Meilaclost’
    Patent number: PP23774
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant is provided which commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive yellow semi-double blossoms that tend to be flattened cup-shaped when fully open. A very strong climbing growth habit is displayed. Attractive dense decorative green foliage is formed having a semi-glossy upper surface. No particular disease problem has been observed. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing attractive colorful ornamentation when grown in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland