Patents Examined by Wendy Haas
  • Dahlia plant named ‘Baldelmarm’
    Patent number: PP18474
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Baldelmarm’, characterized by its double type, medium orange-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, semi-upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jeroen Gitzels
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘RIE13’
    Patent number: PP18476
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘RIE 13’ that is characterized by broad upright habit, large dark grey-green leaves and fertile flowers which carry bi-colored pink and light purple bracts. In combination these traits set ‘RIE 13’ apart from all other existing varieties of Hydrangea known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Ryoji Irie
  • Astrantia plant named ‘Florence’
    Patent number: PP18478
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astrantia plant named ‘Florence’, characterized by its upright plant habit; green-colored stems and leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; and inflorescences with showy involucral bracts that are dark pink in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Duetibrelav’
    Patent number: PP18479
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Duetibrelav’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; full and dense plants; freely and early flowering habit; and large inflorescences with light purple-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duevineon’
    Patent number: PP18480
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevineon’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely and early flowering habit; and red purple-colored double flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Duetisuneye’
    Patent number: PP18481
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Duetisuneye’, characterized by its compact and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; full and dense plants; freely and early flowering habit; and large inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Dümmen Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen
  • Apple tree named ‘Dalinip’
    Patent number: PP18482
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree named ‘Dalinip’ is disclosed. The new cultivar arose as a whole tree mutation of ‘Pinova.’ ‘Dalinip’ is notable for its intense striped coloration and early maturity as compared to its parent and to other known cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: SNC Elaris
    Inventor: Guy Raymond Ligonniere
  • Apple tree named ‘Dalirail’
    Patent number: PP18483
    Abstract: A new and distinct Gala-type apple cultivar is disclosed. The new cultivar ‘Dalirail’ arose as a whole tree mutation of ‘Imperial Gala.’ ‘Dalirail’ is notable for its intense coloration and early maturity as compared to its parent and to other known Gala cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: SNC Elaris
    Inventor: Guy Raymond Ligonniere
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Fismars Marble’
    Patent number: PP18484
    Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by medium to large size, bi-colored pink and cream bracts, with dark green foliage, ovate leaves with nearly no lobes, medium flowering response and a compact to medium size, round plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Katharina Zerr
  • Coreopsis plant named ‘RP1’
    Patent number: PP18502
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘RP #1’, characterized by numerous, small, free flowering, copper-colored daisy-like flowers, a pincushion habit and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadchebon’
    Patent number: PP18503
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadchebon’, characterized by its double type, cherry red-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Grandiflora rose plant named ‘BAIsme’
    Patent number: PP18506
    Abstract: A new cultivar of grandiflora rose, Rosa ‘BAIsme’, characterized by its clusters of double flowers that are a blend of rosy-pink and apricot in color, its upright mounded plant habit, and its abundant flowers present in May and June and recurrently throughout the season over medium green, satiny, foliage that is resistant to rose blackspot and powdery mildew. The new variety is readily propagated on its own roots and hardy in U.S.D.A. Zones 5 to 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter P. Lim, Jerry Twomey
  • Hydrangea plant named ‘RIE 05’
    Patent number: PP18508
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘RIE 05’ that is characterized by broad upright habit, large dark grey-green leaves, flowers that range in color from yellow-green to light and dark pink, and unique inflorescence development. In combination these traits set ‘RIE 05’ apart from all other existing varieties of Hydrangea known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Inventor: Ryoji Irie
  • Peach tree named ‘P.F. 8 Ball’
    Patent number: PP18534
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach, Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features. 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of spreading growth being a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having an average diameter of about 2¾?. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are non-showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of dark red color overlying yellow at maturity 5. An early season maturing fruit of good taste, and freestone. 6. An early season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Jan Friday
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘WEKrigoyelo’
    Patent number: PP18536
    Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of vibrant pink with a golden glow coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Apple tree named ‘Sirius’
    Patent number: PP18541
    Abstract: A new and distinct Malus Mill. plant that produces crisp, juicy apples having a harmonious sugar-acid balance and excellent keeping quality, suitable for use as a dessert fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Institute of Experimental Botany (UEB)
    Inventors: Jaroslav Tupy, Otto Louda, Jan Zima
  • Echinacea plant named ‘CBG Cone 2’
    Patent number: PP18546
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Echinacea, ‘CBG Cone 2’, characterized by its compact and dwarf growth habit, its sturdy stems, its horizontally held blooms with medium pink florets surrounding yellow-brown cones, its long blooming habit, its ease of propagation, its vigorous growth habit, and its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Chicagoland Grows, Inc.
    Inventor: James R. Ault
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACpribe’
    Patent number: PP18553
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having vigorous, but compact growth habit; large, well-formed flowers borne one per stem; thick petals; leathery foliage; and good disease resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Jackson & Perkins Wholesale, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith W. Zary
  • Lantana plant named ‘Balandroglim’
    Patent number: PP18555
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Balandroglim’, characterized by its rose-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Heuchera plant named ‘Raspberry Ripple’
    Patent number: PP18557
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Heuchera plant characterized by strong pink variegation on an almost black leaf. In summer the color on the older leaves lightens to cream and pink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignees: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc., The Behnke Nurseries Co.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara