Patents Examined by Wendy Haas
  • Hosta plant named ‘Hollywood Lights’
    Patent number: PP17296
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta named ‘Hollywood Lights’, a sport of Hosta ‘On Stage’, that is characterized by its unique variegated foliage with wide dark green margins comprising up to two thirds of the leaf area and centers that emerge yellow and change to yellow-green in summer. ‘Hollywood Lights’ is a large sized Hosta with a mounded plant habit and very pale lavender flowers that emerge in mid summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Shady Oaks Nursery, LLC
    Inventor: Hans Andrew Hansen
  • Geranium plant named Freedom
    Patent number: PP17302
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct cultivar of a zonal geranium (Pelargonium×hortorum) named ‘Freedom’ the cultivar has a brilliant array of colors within the plant's Dk. Red blossom and medium green foliage on a stable, full, well branched plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: J P Bartlett Co Inc
    Inventor: Laura B Abrams
  • Hosta plant named ‘Prairie Sky’
    Patent number: PP17309
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta named ‘Prairie Sky’, that is characterized by its intensely blue foliage with leaves that are heart-shaped, slightly cupped and lightly puckered. ‘Prairie Sky’ has a vigorous growth habit and blooms in mid July to mid August with pale lavender flowers on erect scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Shady Oaks Nursery, LLC
    Inventor: Hans Andrew Hansen
  • Hosta plant named ‘Mourning Dove’
    Patent number: PP17311
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta named ‘Mourning Dove’, that is characterized by its unique variegated foliage of wedge-shaped leaves with blue-green centers and yellow-green margins comprising about one fourth of the leaf area. ‘Mourning Dove’ is a medium sized Hosta with a flat mounded plant habit that blooms in late summer with lavender flowers that arise on scapes held almost horizontal to the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Shady Oaks Nursery, LLC
    Inventor: Hans Andrew Hansen
  • Strawberry plant named ‘PS-5016’
    Patent number: PP17312
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct short-day variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-5016’. This new strawberry variety ‘PS-5016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large plant size, vigorous growth rate with flowers visible above the plant for most of the year, large foliage size, light green in color and strongly concave in cross section, highly productive with fruit ripening beginning early, and produced fruit is small in size, medium red in color, conical in shape with excellent firmness, gloss and appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignees: Plant Sciences, Inc., Berry R&D, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Hosta plant named ‘High Society’
    Patent number: PP17313
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta named ‘High Society’, a sport of Hosta ‘June’, that is characterized by its unique variegated foliage with wide blue-green margins comprising about two thirds of the leaf area, centers that emerge yellow green turning to white, with intermediate areas of bright green. ‘High Society’ is a smaller Hosta, in comparison to ‘June’, with a mounded plant habit and pinkish white flowers held above the foliage that are present from late summer to early fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Shady Oaks Nursery, LLC
    Inventor: Hans Andrew Hansen
  • Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescafire’
    Patent number: PP17354
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescafire’, characterized by its upright to cascading and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; relatively large leaves; medium-sized flowers; and numerous yellow to red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: J. & H. Westhoff Interpel
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Podophyllum plant named ‘Spotty Dotty’
    Patent number: PP17361
    Abstract: A new and distinct Podophyllum plant characterized by beautiful large umbrella-shaped, lobed leaves with an attractive brown-spotted spring color followed by green leaves with lighter spots and larger maroon red flowers in clusters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • Strawberry plant and fruit named ‘La Cle des Champs’
    Patent number: PP17381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named “La Cle des Champs”. The variety is botanically identified as Fragaria×ananassa. The new variety is distinguished from other varieties by a number of properties including but not limited to: shape and lengthy leaves; fruit color and texture; and disease and temperature hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
    Inventor: Shahrokh Khanizadeh
  • Pear tree named ‘Prem2P’
    Patent number: PP17387
    Abstract: A new distinct pear variety is described. This interspecific variety results from crossing between ‘Nijisseiki’ (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) (not patented) and ‘Max Red Barlett’ (Pyrus communis) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 741). The new variety has been named ‘Prem2P’ and was selected because of its crisp texture and ‘Bartlett’ type flavor. The fruit of this new variety is characterized by its pyriform shape, smooth yellow skin, crisp texture and ‘Bartlett’ type flavor when fully ripe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Allan G White
  • Sedum plant named ‘Cloud Walker’
    Patent number: PP17406
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Sedum plant characterized by maroon tinted foliage and stems, large mauve colored flowers, and an open habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Gossett
  • Koelreuteria plant named ‘CORAL SUN’
    Patent number: PP17409
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Koelreuteria named ‘CORAL SUN’ that is characterized by emerging and persistent orange red spring foliage, mid-green summer foliage, bright red petioles at all times, and the typical golden yellow fall foliage for the species. In combination these traits set ‘CORAL SUN’ apart from all other existing varieties of Koelreuteria known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Henny Kolster
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘Gamad V’
    Patent number: PP17411
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia L., which is characterized by compact, mounded, true genetic dwarf growth habit; early flowering (beginning in late June to July in Athens, Ga.); extremely floriferous with bubble gum pink flowers, high mildew resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: University of Georgiea Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Ageratum plant named ‘Sage85015’
    Patent number: PP17417
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ageratum plant named ‘Sage85015’, characterized by its tall, upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; very freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; and inflorescences rayless with violet-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Paul Ecke Ranch
    Inventor: Diony de Bont
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yokey Largo’
    Patent number: PP17424
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yokey Largo’, characterized by its uniform and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; can be grown as a spray-type or without bud removal; eary flowering habit; small anemone-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; bronze-colored ray florets and reddish purple-colored disc florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three to four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoyukon’
    Patent number: PP17433
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoyukon’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; best grown unpinched and as a disbud-type; early flowering habit; decorative incurve-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yobrighton’
    Patent number: PP17436
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yobrighton’, characterized by its uniform and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; can be grown as a spray-type or without bud removal; early flowering habit; large daisy-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; yellow-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three to four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogolden Gate’
    Patent number: PP17437
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogolden Gate’, characterized by its uniform and upright plant habit; strong growth habit; large dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering response and habit; best grown unpinched and as a disbud-type; early flowering habit; decorative incurve-type inflorescences; bright yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Wesarwhi’
    Patent number: PP17440
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Wesarwhi’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant habit; relatively large and broad leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; and daisy-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets and gold yellow-colored disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: J. + H. Westhoff Interpel
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Poinsettia plant named ‘Duearcwi’
    Patent number: PP17448
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Duearcwi’, characterized by its inflorescences with white-colored flower bracts; uniform and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering habit; and excellent post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Dümmer Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Marga Dümmen