Patents by Inventor Ann E. Lamb

Ann E. Lamb 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: PP11986
    Abstract: A Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Connie’ characterized by its intermediate stature, highly branched growth, shiny, textured foliage, and oblong white spathes. Plants of ‘Connie’ grow very quickly to marketable size, bloom and re-bloom quickly, and are adaptable to a variety of pot sizes from 15-cm through 25-cm. Plants of ‘Connie’ are well adapted to indoor conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly
  • Patent number: PP12257
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Aziza’ characterized by its large size and its large, elliptic, white spathes which are held just above the foliage. The foliage of ‘Aziza’ is dark-green, glossy and rigid with a wavy margin. Plants of ‘Aziza’ are easy to grow and are tolerant of temperature extremes without damage to the foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly, Randy L. Allamand
  • Patent number: PP12315
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant named ‘Cherry Red’ particularly distinguished by its dark-red, heart-shaped spathes, which are durable and may retain their color for 8 weeks or more. The foliage of ‘Cherry Red’ is thick, durable, dark-green and shiny with reddish brown petioles and midribs. Plants of ‘Cherry Red’ are large in stature and best suited for pot sizes 20 cm and larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann E. Lamb
  • Patent number: PP12316
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant named ‘Orange Crush’ particularly distinguished by its bright-orange, heart shaped spathes with an purple-orange spadix; durable spathes that may retain their color for approximately 8 weeks or more; thick, durable, dark-green and shiny foliage with reddish-brown petioles and primary veins; best suited for pot sizes 20 cm and larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann E. Lamb
  • Patent number: PP12384
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Grand Dad’ particularly characterized by its large size and large, wide, dark-green leaves. The leaves of ‘Grand Dad’ are particularly shiny and relatively flexible, making them less prone to damage from transport. Plants of ‘Grand Dad’ are large and ideally suited for pot sizes of 20 cm or larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly, Randy L. Allamand
  • Patent number: PP12424
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant named ‘Purple Plum’ particularly distinguished by its abundant, small, purple spathes which are clustered in the center of the plant and held high above the foliage. The foliage is medium-green and moderately glossy. Plants of ‘Purple Plum’ are short in stature, but well-branched, and best suited for cultivation in 15-cm pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann E. Lamb
  • Patent number: PP12547
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Claudia’ characterized by its intermediate, upright stature, shiny, dark green textured foliage and elliptic, white spathes. Plants of Claudia are adaptable to pot sizes from 15 cm through 20 cm. Plants of ‘Claudia’ grow quickly to marketable size and are relatively tolerant of adverse growing conditions and common soil borne pathogens. The new cultivar is particularly well adapted to, and is durable in indoor/interior scape conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Ann E. Lamb
  • Patent number: PP12548
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sophia’ characterized by its intermediate stature, dense branching, and its ovate white spathes held just above the foliage. The foliage of ‘Sophia’ is shiny and textured, with distinctive wavy margins. Plants of ‘Sophia’ is shiny and textured, with distinctive wavy margins. Plants of ‘Sophia’ grow quickly to marketable size, bloom and re-bloom quickly, and are adaptable to a variety of pots sizes from 15 cm through 25 cm. Plants of ‘Sophia’ are also well adapted to indoor conditions. These combined characteristics make ‘Sophia’ a unique new cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Palnt Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly, Randy L. Allamand
  • Patent number: PP12889
    Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Florida Beauty’ characterized by its large size and its large, elliptic, white spathes which are held well-above the foliage. The foliage of ‘Florida Beauty’ is dark-green, glossy and supple. Plants of ‘Florida Beauty’ are easy to grow and are tolerant of temperature extremes without damage to the foliage. The new cultivar is particularly well-adapted to, and durable in, indoor/interior scape conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly, Randy L. Allamand
  • Patent number: PP17781
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘TWYAN0015’, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; compact growth habit; freely clumping habit; full, dense and bushy appearance; relatively small, glossy and dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences positioned at or slightly above foliar plane; and relatively small inflorescences with bright red-colored spathes and creamy white-colored spadices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP19234
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having numerous, large for type, glossy, medium-pink spathes, durable, shiny leaves and is easy to grow, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP19683
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having numerous, small lavender spathes, durable, abundant, shiny lanceolate leaves, a highly branched, spreading growth habit and being easy to grow, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP19684
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having medium-sized, triangular, bright-red, very shiny spathes, upright, branched, dense, leafy growth habit and contrasting, firm/leathery, very shiny, dark metallic leaves that become dark-green with maturity, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP19685
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having numerous, large, shiny, bright-orange spathes, numerous dark-green, durable, shiny leaves, an upright growth habit and by being easy to grow, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP19686
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant particularly distinguished by having medium to large, triangular, red-pink, shiny spathes, contrasting, firm/leathery, very shiny, dark metallic leaves that become very dark green as they mature, and a dense, upright, branched, leafy growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP15444
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Patriot’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; relatively intermediate in size; glossy dark green-colored leaves with reddish brown-colored venation and petioles; ovate-shaped, dark red-colored spathes with whitish-colored spadices; inflorescences that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect reddish brown-colored scapes; and excellent inflorescence longevity with spathes maintaining dark red coloration for at least eight weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Marianne E. Knauss
  • Patent number: PP10068
    Abstract: An Anthurium plant named `Electron` having small red spathes with a purple spadix, with the spathes being carried above and among the foliage. The leaves are small, very dark green, and very shiny. The plant has a miniature growth habit, and is suitable for smaller pot sizes (10 cm). The plant grows to a marketable size and begins flowering quickly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Robert D. Hartman
  • Patent number: PP10133
    Abstract: An Anthurium plant named `Sundial` having shiny bright red spathes with a white spadix, with the spathes being carried above the foliage. The leaves are leathery, very dark green, and very shiny. The plant habit is dense and well branched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Robert D. Hartman
  • Patent number: PP10323
    Abstract: An Anthurium plant named `Northstar` having heart shaped light pink spathes which fade to white, and a pink spadix, with the spathes being held well above the foliage in the center of the plant. The inflorescence has a light sweet, mint fragrance. The leaves are dark green, leathery, with a glossy surface, and are abundantly produced. The plant is moderately branched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Twyford International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Lamb, Robert D. Hartman
  • Patent number: PP11045
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named `White Frost`, characterized by its outwardly arching growth habit; dark green glossy leaves that are deltoid in shape; numerous inflorescences that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; cordate pure white spathes with contrasting light pink spadices that become spotted with green as spathes age; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Sunshine Foliage World
    Inventors: Colon Lambert, Ann E. Lamb