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: 20020133858
    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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps
  • Patent number: PP8140
    Abstract: A new cultivar of daylily plant named Fragrant Treasure, characterized by its large light yellow flowers with ruffled edges and curved shape, fade resistant flowers, very long blooming season in Pennsylvania of from June 15 until October, and by its flowers being open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in summer after starting to open the previous night.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Iverson Perennial Gardens, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrel A. Apps, Ronald C. Iverson
  • Patent number: PP9779
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar of the dormant type named `Rosy Returns` is provided. The new cultivar is very floriferous and forms attractive rose-pink blossoms over an extended period of time that commonly begins during late May to early June and commonly ends during late September to early October in Zone No. 6. 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 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Centerton Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrel A. Apps