Patents by Inventor Alain A. Meilland

Alain A. Meilland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030070194
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Miniature Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double light pink blossoms. The buds are elongated and commonly open slowly. The growth habit is low compact and bushy. Decorative dark green foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the light pink blossoms. Very good disease resistance is exhibited under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030061645
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Miniature Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double yellow blossoms of good color stability. The growth habit is low compact and bushy. Decorative dense dark green semi-glossy foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the yellow blossoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030051277
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms clusters of attractive double lightly fragrant blossoms that possess a very stable pink coloration. Such blossoms display a light fragrance. The plant exhibits a regular, compact and bushy growth habit, forms very dense dark green semi-glossy foliage, and possesses very good disease resistance. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030041360
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double blossoms having a luminous yellow-orange coloration. The plant exhibits a climbing growth habit, dense medium green semi-glossy foliage, and good vigor. The attractive medium green foliage contrasts nicely with the light-colored blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape such as in parks and gardens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030041361
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which very abundantly forms attractive very pale yellow blossoms. Such blossoms possess no fragrance. The plant exhibits a vigorous bushy growth habit, forms very dense medium green and semi-glossy foliage, and possesses very good disease resistance. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030028933
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive fragrant double blossoms having an old-fashioned appearance that are light yellow-orange in coloration. The plant exhibits a semi-upright growth habit, dense medium green semi-glossy foliage, and very good disease resistance particularly with respect to Black Spot. The attractive medium green foliage contrasts nicely with the light-colored blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape such as in parks and gardens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030014780
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant (iv, garden rose plant) is provided which forms in abundance attractive semi-double blossoms that are pink in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is creeping. Attractive decorative medium green glossy foliage is formed. Excellent disease resistance particularly with respect to Blackspot and Powdery Mildew is exhibited. The new variety grows very well on its own roots following asexual reproduction by cuttings. Attractive ornamentation in the landscape is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030014783
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the dwarf Miniature Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double blossoms that are a blend of pale orange suffused with light pink in coloration. The growth habit is bushy, low and compact. Very dense medium green semi-glossy foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new variety is well suited for pot forcing under greenhouse growing conditions to form a distinctive gift plant. There is no particular sensitivity to diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20030014786
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided that resulted as a mutation of the ‘Febesa’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 11,529). The new variety abundantly forms attractive double light red blossoms unlike the light Orient Pink blossoms of the ‘Febesa’ variety. Also, the blossoms of the new variety possess more petals than those of the ‘Febesa’ variety. The plant exhibits an erect strong vigorous growth habit, and dense decorative semi-glossy dark green foliage. Excellent disease resistance is displayed with respect to Powdery Mildew and Black Spot. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the light red blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for cut flower production under commercial greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20020170097
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Climbing rose plant is provided which abundantly forms very double dark red blossoms having a strong fragrance that are of the old rose type. The stability of the flower coloration is good. The plant displays good vigor and exceptional resistance to diseases. The foliage is very dense, medium green and semi-glossy, and contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape where a climbing rose plant is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20020148013
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Spray Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double purple-violet blossoms that well retain their coloration. The buds are globular in configuration and are borne on strong stems that are capable of supporting a heavy inflorescence. A bushy growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is rather dense and dark green and contrasts nicely with the purple-violet blossoms. The plant is well suited for the production of cut floral sprays under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20020144318
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive fragrant very double blossoms that are velvety dark red in coloration. The plant exhibits a semi-upright growth habit, dense medium green semi-glossy foliage, and good vigor. A strong fragrance also is displayed. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape such as in parks and gardens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20020116738
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Spray Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double blossoms that are cream champagne in coloration. The buds are conical in configuration and commonly are borne in clusters on relatively long stems. An erect growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is dense, medium green and non-glossy and contrasts nicely with the light-colored blossoms. The plant is well suited for the production of cut floral sprays under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Publication number: 20020095697
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance semi-double blossoms in clusters that are ruby red in coloration. The vegetation is strong and vigorous. A dense and compact mounding shrub growth habit is displayed. Attractive dense medium green foliage with a satin finish is formed. Very good disease resistance is exhibited. Attractive ornamentation in the landscape is provided that is smaller and more compact than that provided by the ‘Meikrotal’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6087).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP12760
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive double red blossoms that are lightly perfumed. The blossoms are borne on long stems. The plant exhibits an erect growth habit, dense dark green semi-glossy foliage, and very good disease resistance. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the red blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for use to produce cut flowers under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP12802
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which forms attractive large bicolored blossoms that are relatively stable in coloration. Such blossoms possess no fragrance. The blossoming is particularly attractive in the spring. The plant exhibits a compact, generally uniform and bushy growth habit, forms dense medium green and dull foliage, and possesses very good disease resistance. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP12876
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms attractive very double blossoms that are a blend of yellow and salmon pink. The plant exhibits a bushy strong vigorous growth habit, dense dark green foliage, and excellent disease resistance particularly with respect to Black Spot. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the light-colored blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape such as in parks and gardens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP13152
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which forms attractive double very dark red blossoms that lack fragrance. The stems are strong. The plant exhibits an erect growth habit, dense semi-glossy dark green foliage, and very good disease resistance. The new variety is particularly well suited for producing cut flowers under greenhouse growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP13291
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the dwarf Miniature Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive bicolored double orange suffused with orange-red blossoms. The growth habit is bushy. Very dense medium green glossy foliage is formed that contrasts nicely with the blossom coloration. The new variety is well suited for pot forcing under greenhouse growing conditions to form a distinctive gift plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland
  • Patent number: PP13500
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance semi-double blossoms in clusters that are ruby red in coloration. The vegetation is strong and vigorous. A dense and compact mounding shrub growth habit is displayed. Attractive dense medium green foliage with a satin finish is formed. Very good disease resistance is exhibited. Attractive ornamentation in the landscape is provided that is smaller and more compact than that provided by the ‘Meikrotal’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,087).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Alain A. Meilland