Patents by Inventor Alex J. Zebehazy

Alex J. Zebehazy 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).

  • Patent number: PP4111
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Pieris japonica of the evergreen shrub type wherein the new shoots exhibit a bright and distinctive reddish-purple color on the new leaves and stems in combination with a vigorous decorative upright growth habit, abundant mature leaves of larger size having a darker green color which is maintained over the winter, flowers which open and mature seven to ten days later, and young stems and branches which exhibit a more even reddish winter color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1977
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alex J. Zebehazy
  • Patent number: PP5195
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Leucothoe is provided. While the new variety is believed to have originated as a cross-pollination of Leucothoe fontanesiana with pollen from Leucothoe axillaris, this cross cannot be confirmed. The new variety exhibits a highly attractive leaf coloration as well as outstanding tolerance to shade, and is very hardy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alex J. Zebehazy
  • Patent number: PP5224
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Leucothoe is provided. While the new variety is believed to have resulted from the cross-pollination of Leucothoe fontanesiana with pollen from Leucothoe axillaris, this cross cannot be confirmed. The new variety is low growing and spreading and possesses narrower, more lanceolate leaves than other varieties which are believed to have originated from the same cross.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alex J. Zebehazy
  • Patent number: PP5229
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Leucothoe is provided. While the new variety is believed to have originated as a cross-pollination of Leucothoe fontanesiana with pollen from Leucothoe axillaris, this cross cannot be confirmed. The new variety possesses smaller foliage which is less lanceolate than other varieties which are believed to have originated from the same cross.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alex J. Zebehazy