Patents by Inventor David Charles Zlesak

David Charles Zlesak 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: 20190208679
    Abstract: ‘ZLEYel2’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small yellow-green foliage; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small blush-white flowers; coral pink to red follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP18763
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Heliopsis helianthoides ‘Tuscan Sun’ characterized by its compact plant habit, sturdy stems, green leaves and stems, and golden-yellow ray flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Tuscan Sun’ apart from all other existing varieties of Heliopsis known to the inventors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventors: Brent Hanson, David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP20471
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having an upright, spreading plant habit; large clusters of flowers borne in panicles; flowers have five petals each; petals are a rich red color; continuous flowering throughout the growing season; resistance to major fungal diseases and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP22205
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having a mounded, well-branched, compact plant habit; vigorous growth; double flowers typically borne in clusters of 3 or more; peach-pink petal color; continuous flowering throughout the growing season; resistance to major fungal diseases and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP22634
    Abstract: ‘Donna May’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small foliage size; short internode length; purple foliage color throughout the growing season; corymbs of small flowers with pink petals; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP23456
    Abstract: Polyantha rose plant having a mounded, well-branched, compact plant habit; vigorous growth; single flowers typically borne in clusters of 6 or more; multicolored petals having magenta-pink edges and white petal bases; continuous flowering throughout the growing season; resistance to major fungal diseases; stems that are nearly free of prickles and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP24463
    Abstract: Large flowered climbing rose plant having a large plant habit that is upright and spreading; very vigorous growth; semi-double to double flowers typically borne in clusters of 5 or more; orange flower buds that open to apricot colored blooms; prolific bloom in mid to late spring and sporadic recurrent flowering in summer; resistance to major fungal diseases; extreme winter hardiness and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP26674
    Abstract: Shrub rose plant having an upright, well-branched, and generally rounded plant habit; very vigorous growth; double flowers typically borne one per short to medium length stem; petal color starts out yellow with peach highlights and matures to creamy-white; continuous flowering throughout the growing season; strong resistance to black spot and powdery mildew; very glossy medium to dark green foliage; prominent relatively straight prickles and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP29167
    Abstract: Polyantha rose plant having a slightly spreading, mounded, well-branched, compact plant habit; vigorous growth; double flowers typically borne in clusters of 6 or more; vivid purplish-pink petals; continuous flowering throughout the growing season; resistance to major fungal diseases; reliable crown hardiness in USDA zone 4, and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP31106
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of polyantha rose plant, herein referred to as ‘Zlepoltwo’, is provided which forms abundantly on a substantially continuous basis attractive, double white colored blossoms. Attractive, semi-glossy, medium green foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is very bushy and compact. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP31198
    Abstract: ‘ZLEYel2’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small yellow-green foliage; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small blush-white flowers; coral pink to red follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP31235
    Abstract: ‘ZLEBic5’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small orange-red foliage as it emerges that matures to purple; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small pink-white flowers that are produced in late spring into early summer and again on current season terminal growth later in summer and into fall; coral pink to red follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP31642
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of polyantha rose plant, herein referred to as ‘Zlepolthree’, is provided which forms abundantly on a substantially continuous basis attractive, double purplish pink colored blossoms. Attractive, semi-glossy, medium green foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is very bushy and compact. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP31644
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of polyantha rose plant, herein referred to as ‘Zlepolone’, is provided which forms abundantly on a substantially continuous basis attractive, double deep purplish pink colored blossoms. Attractive, semi-glossy, medium green foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is very bushy and compact. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP34243
    Abstract: ‘ZLEMichael’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small-medium sized yellow-green foliage; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small blush-white flowers; pastel coral-pink follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP34244
    Abstract: ‘ZLENatalie’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small orange-red to golden emerging foliage that matures to purple; short internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small blush-white flowers that are produced in late spring into early summer and to a limited extent again on some current season terminals in mid-summer into fall; coral-pink to red follicle color when in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP34624
    Abstract: ‘ZLENora’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, moderately dense plant habit; moderate overall plant size; moderate branching characteristics; medium sized yellow-green foliage; short to moderate internode length; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of blush-white flowers; light coral-pink follicle color in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak
  • Patent number: PP35613
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea arborescens plant named ‘BAIful’ that is characterized by its strong branches, its compact and well-branched plant habit, its abundant and uniform flowering habit over the outer canopy of the plant, its mophead flowerheads that open white in color, mature to green and fade to brown, its age that has good resistance to bacterial leaf spot, and its overwintered liners that if propagated the season before consistently flower the next growing season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: David Charles Zlesak, Gail Katherine Soens
  • Patent number: PP35764
    Abstract: ‘SueCKat’ is a new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus opulifolius plant having an upright, mounded, dense plant habit; compact overall plant size; strong branching characteristics; small yellow-green foliage; short internode length that becomes shorter as the growing season progresses; resistance to powdery mildew; corymbs of small white flowers; green follicle color with very light coral-pink highlights in full sun for about a month after fertilization; and ability to root and grow vigorously from softwood and semi-hardwood stem cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: David Charles Zlesak