Patents by Inventor Darren H. Touchell

Darren H. Touchell 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).

  • Miscanthus sinensis Grass named 'NCMS1'
    Publication number: 20150271977
    Abstract: ‘NCMS1’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive form with showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS1’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell
  • Hypericum plant named 'NCHC1'
    Publication number: 20150033428
    Abstract: ‘NCHC1’ is a new Hypericum calycinum variety having golden yellow foliage that matures to a light green and does not revert to dark green foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell
  • plant named ‘NCHC1’
    Patent number: PP25941
    Abstract: ‘NCHC1’ is a new Hypericum calycinum variety having golden yellow foliage that matures to a light green and does not revert to dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell
  • grass named ‘NCMS1’
    Patent number: PP26387
    Abstract: ‘NCMS1’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive form with showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS1’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell
  • plant named ‘NCMS2B’
    Patent number: PP29460
    Abstract: ‘NCMS2B’ is a new Miscanthus sinensis plant particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, compact habit, and attractive variegated foliage. ‘NCMS2B’ provides an attractive and infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Thomas G. Ranney, Darren H. Touchell
  • plant named ‘NCHA6’
    Patent number: PP33142
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘NCHA6’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit and large, mop-head inflorescences with dark red-purple sepals. ‘NCHA6’ is a triploid cultivar with extended reblooming that often continues into the fall. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Irene Palmer, Andra Windorf Nus, Nathan P. Lynch
  • Azalea plant named ‘NCRX4’
    Patent number: PP33205
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX4’ having large, semi-double lavender flowers, a profuse spring flower display, fall reblooming, and a dense, compact habit. Plants exhibit mid-sized habit and propagate readily from stem cuttings. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Irene Palmer, Andra Windorf Nus, Nathan P. Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCMH1’
    Patent number: PP34442
    Abstract: ‘NCMH1’ is a new cultivar of Mahonia with a compact habit, dark green semi-evergreen foliage, and showy yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCMH2’
    Patent number: PP34443
    Abstract: ‘NCMH2’ is a new cultivar of Mahonia with a compact habit, narrow evergreen foliage, showy red and yellow flowers and red new foliage color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCMS3’
    Patent number: PP34712
    Abstract: ‘NCMS3’ is a new cultivar of Miscanthus sinensis particularly distinguished by its triploid cytotype, low female fertility, and attractive variegated foliage and showy inflorescences. ‘NCMS3’ provides an attractive and highly infertile alternative to diploid cultivars where reseeding and naturalization is a concern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Thomas Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant ‘NCRX10’
    Patent number: PP35049
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX10’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and large semi-double, coral pink flowers in spring that rebloom in early fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant ‘NCBT3’
    Patent number: PP35050
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Berberis thunberghii plant named ‘NCBT3’ is disclosed, characterized by a strongly upright habit and colorful orange-red foliage with gold margins. The new variety is a Berberis, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant ‘NCRX9’
    Patent number: PP35072
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX9’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and pink flowers in spring that rebloom in early fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCRX11’
    Patent number: PP35082
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX11’ is disclosed, characterized by a prostrate, dwarf habit, and pink double flowers in spring that rebloom in early fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCHP1’
    Patent number: PP35316
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘NCHP1’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, rounded habit with thick stems. Extremely abundant, white sterile flowers in large, broadly pyramidal panicles that open white and fade to green. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan Lynch
  • plant named ‘NCEA1’
    Patent number: PP36198
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euonymus plant named ‘NCEA1’ is disclosed, characterized by plants with compact, rounded habits, good fall color, low fruit production, and greatly reduced fertility. The new cultivar is a Euonymus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Thomas Green Ranney, Darren H. Touchell, Andra Windorf Nus, Irene Palmer, Nathan P. Lynch