Patents by Inventor Darrel A. Apps

Darrel A. Apps 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: 20160081250
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled clean light yellow flowers displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends in mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 12 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Publication number: 20160081251
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled pink flowers displaying a magenta eyezone, substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends in mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 20 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Publication number: 20130055480
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled bright orange flowers with a deeper orange eyezone displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during June and commonly ends during mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 20 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: CENTERTON NURSERY, INC.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Publication number: 20090119814
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled bright rosy pink flowers displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends during mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 30 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Publication number: 20090119815
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive highly ruffled deep yellow flowers displaying a burgundy eye zone and edges, substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends during mid-August. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Publication number: 20060112471
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the evergreen type named ‘Endless Heart’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive highly ruffled bright crimson red funnel-shaped blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during mid-June and commonly ends during mid-September in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6. The blossoms possess substantial substance and well withstand rain damage in view of the strength of the tepals. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: Darrel Apps
  • Patent number: PP16515
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the evergreen type named ‘Endless Heart’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive highly ruffled bright crimson red funnel-shaped blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during mid-June and commonly ends during mid-September in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6. The blossoms possess substantial substance and well withstand rain damage in view of the strength of the tepals. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP13223
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis hybrid cultivar of the dormant type named ‘Apricot Sparkles’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive apricot colored blossoms with diamond dusting over an extended period of time that begins during late May to early June and commonly ends during late September to early October in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7A. The plant readily forms new fans (plants) and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularity well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP13465
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type named ‘Sunset Returns’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive gold-pastel blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during late May to early June and commonly ends during early to mid-October in USDA Hardiness Zone No. 7. The blossom coloration is Naples Yellow using terminology of the R.H.S. Colour Chart. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP13480
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type named ‘When My Sweetheart Returns’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive light creamy-lemon blossoms with a rose-colored eye over an extended period of time that commonly begins during mid-June and commonly ends during early to mid-October in USDA Hardiness Zone No. 7. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP13481
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the evergreen type named ‘Romantic Returns’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive coral rose-pink blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during early June and commonly ends during early to mid-October in USDA Hardiness Zone No. 7. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP13499
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type named ‘Red Hot Returns’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive bright cherry red blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during late May to early June and commonly ends during early to mid-October in Hardiness Zone No. 7. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP18538
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type named ‘Stephanie Returns’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled bicolored pink/mauve/red funnel-shaped blossoms having substantial substance. The plant commonly blossoms between early June and late September in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6. The blossoms possess substantial substance and well withstand rain in view of the strength of the tepals. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP14841
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type named ‘Just Plum Happy’ is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive multi-colored blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly beings during mid- to late-June and commonly ends during mid-October in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6. The blossoms are bright flesh pink with a dark purple eye and a picotee edge. The new plant readily forms fans and readily forms a number of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP20002
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled bright rosy pink flowers displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends during mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 30 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP20048
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive highly ruffled deep yellow flowers displaying a burgundy eye zone and edges, substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends during mid-August. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP24129
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled bright orange flowers with a deeper orange eyezone displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during June and commonly ends during mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 20 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Blewline Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP26628
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled clean light yellow flowers displaying substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends in mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 12 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: BLEWLINE NURSERY, INC.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP26629
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled pink flowers displaying a magenta eyezone, substantial substance, and a funnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends in mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 20 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: BLEWLINE NURSERY, INC.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP28560
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the semi-evergreen type is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive ruffled red flowers displaying substantial substance, and a tunnel-shaped form over an extended period of time. In U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, blooming commonly begins during late June and commonly ends in mid-September. The new cultivar displays a plurality of fans and a plurality of scapes per fan. In excess of 15 buds commonly are formed per scape. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: BLEWLINE NURSERY, INC.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps