Patents by Inventor Birgit C. Hofmann

Birgit C. Hofmann 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).

  • New Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisnics Zorred'
    Publication number: 20040250326
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Zorred’, particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant, orange-red flower color; large, round flowers, flat to slightly cup-shaped; intense medium green foliage, and long, narrow leaves; medium growth habit, round, dense and very well branched plant habit; early flowering response, and floriferous throughout the summer; and suitable both for early sale as flowering pot plant and for outdoor bedding plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named 'Fisnics Burgsweet'
    Publication number: 20040244085
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Burgsweet’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of lavender and purple bi-colored flower color; medium to large, round, almost flat flowers borne well above the foliage; uniform, dark green foliage, relatively wide leaves; medium sized, round and bushy plant habit; and early to medium flowering response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisnics Redgold'
    Publication number: 20040237160
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Redgold’ particularly characterized by the combined features of red to cherry red flower color; large to very large flowers with distinctly lobed petals; deep green, glossy foliage with yellow variegation, not always visible; medium sized or larger growth habit, v-shaped, moderately dense; and. medium to moderately late flowering response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisupnic Pinkeye'
    Publication number: 20040237159
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Pinkeye’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink flowers with purple eyes; very large, round, mostly flat flowers; uniform, medium green foliage; vigorous growth, and tall, upright, bushy plant habit; and medium flowering response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisnics Lil'
    Publication number: 20040237161
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Lil’ particularly characterized by the combined features of uniform, brilliant purple flower color; large, round flowers on relatively long pedicels; intense medium green foliage, relatively large leaves; medium to tall, round and bushy plant habit; early to medium flowering response; and suitable both for sale a flowering pot plant and as relatively weather tolerant outdoor plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisupnic Chersweet'
    Publication number: 20040221350
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Chersweet’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bi-colored flowers, white to pale pink color and purple-red markings; relatively large, nearly round, flat to slightly cup-shaped flowers; flowers borne on long pedicels well above the foliage; dark-green, elliptically shaped leaves; vigorous growth, and tall, only moderately tight plant habit; and early to medium flowering response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisupnic Tallred'
    Publication number: 20040216205
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Tallred’, particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant red flower color; relatively large, round, flat flower shape; intense green foliage; vigorous growth, well-branched, wide and rounded plant habit; early to medium flowering response; and suitable for tubs and as outdoor bedding plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • Guinea impatiens plant named 'Fisupnic Flame'
    Publication number: 20040216203
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Flame’, particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant, orange-red flower color; large, butterfly-shaped flowers; dark green foliage, elliptical leaves; moderately tall plant habit; and beginning of flowering in mid season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named Fisupnic Burgy
    Publication number: 20040216201
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Burgy’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant purple flower color; large, round, butterfly-shaped or slightly cupped flowers; deep green foliage, elliptically shaped leaves; tall, round plant habit, with the flowers borne above the foliage; medium (mid season) beginning of flowering; and well suited both for outdoor planting and for flowering pots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Chersweet’
    Patent number: PP15902
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Chersweet’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of bi-colored flowers, white to pale pink color and purple-red markings; relatively large, nearly round, flat to slightly cup-shaped flowers; flowers borne on long peduncels well above the foliage; dark-green, elliptically shaped leaves; vigorous growth, and tall, only moderately tight plant habit; and early to medium flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Redgold’
    Patent number: PP15936
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Redgold’ particularly characterized by the combined features of red to cherry red flower color; large to very large flowers with distinctly lobed petals; deep green, glossy foliage with yellow variegation, not always visible; medium sized or larger growth habit, v-shaped, moderately dense; and medium to moderately late flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Pinkeye’
    Patent number: PP15974
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Pinkeye’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink flowers with purple eyes; very large, round, mostly flat flowers; uniform, medium green foliage; vigorous growth, and tall, upright, bushy plant habit; and medium flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Burgy’
    Patent number: PP16032
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Burgy’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant purple flower color; large, round, butterfly-shaped or slightly cupped flowers; deep green foliage, elliptically shaped leaves; tall, round plant habit, with the flowers borne above the foliage; medium (mid season) beginning of flowering; and well suited both for outdoor planting and for flowering pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Lil’
    Patent number: PP16078
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Lil’ particularly characterized by the combined features of uniform, brilliant purple flower color; large, round flowers on relatively long peduncles; intense medium green foliage, relatively large leaves; medium to tall, round and bushy plant habit; early to medium flowering response; and suitable both for sale as a flowering pot plant and as a relatively weather tolerant outdoor plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Flame’
    Patent number: PP16091
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Flame’, particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant, orange-red flower color; large, butterfly-shaped flowers; dark green foliage, elliptical leaves; moderately tall plant habit; and beginning of flowering in mid season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Lipink’
    Patent number: PP16118
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Lipink’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink to nearly white flowers with purple eyes; large, round, flat flowers; uniform, deep green foliage; moderately tall, rounded plant habit; and early to medium flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Burgsweet’
    Patent number: PP16141
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Burgsweet’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of lavender and purple bi-colored flower color; medium to large, round, almost flat flowers borne well above the foliage; uniform, dark green foliage, relatively wide leaves; medium sized to larger, round and bushy plant habit; and early to medium flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Mapink’
    Patent number: PP16222
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Mapink’, particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink to nearly white, somewhat variable flower color; very large, round, flat flowers; medium green foliage; tall, and very well-branched, round plant habit; and about medium (mid season) flowering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Hotpink’
    Patent number: PP16504
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Hotpink’ particularly characterized by the combined features of uniform, brilliant red-purple flower color; very large, round, flat flowers; uniform, deep green foliage; tall, v-shaped plant habit; mid season to moderately late flowering response; and good outdoor performance with good tolerance to both cold and heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann
  • New Guinea impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Tallred’
    Patent number: PP16809
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Tallred’, particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant red (with orange-red tones) flower color; relatively large, round, flat flower shape; intense green foliage; vigorous growth, well-branched, wide and rounded plant habit; early to medium flowering response; and suitable for tubs and as outdoor bedding plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Birgit C. Hofmann