Patents by Inventor David W. Fleming

David W. Fleming 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for loop bandwidth control for a phase-locked loop
    Patent number: 7405633
    Abstract: A method for controlling loop bandwidth of a phase locked loop is described. The method includes setting the loop bandwidth to a value, calculating at least one of a phase error and a frequency change that occur subsequent to any setting or adjusting of loop bandwidth, and adjusting the loop bandwidth based on at least one of the phase error and the frequency change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Tellabs Reston, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharath Navil, David W. Fleming
  • Hibiscus plant named ' Robert Fleming '
    Publication number: 20030097695
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Robert Fleming’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its ovate “Hydrangea-like” green leaves, its rich, large, dark red flowers that are very overlapping and ruffled, its short stature and compactness with vigorous growth potential, total refinement, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Red Filli
    Publication number: 20030051281
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Lagerstroemia named ‘Red Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy bright-red blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Fleming
  • Hibiscus plant named 'Torchy'
    Publication number: 20030051283
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Torchy’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its bright green, deeply-lobed leaves, its large, campanulate red flowers with ruffled petals, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Crape myrtle named 'Coral Filli'
    Publication number: 20030051279
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Lagerstroemia named ‘Coral Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy coral-pink blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • ' Violet Filli '
    Publication number: 20030051280
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Lagerstroemia named ‘Violet Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy violet blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • HIBISCUS PLANT NAMED 'FIREBALL'
    Publication number: 20030051282
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Fireball’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its large, rich red flowers of an extremely overlapping nature, its very deeply lobed, palmate leaves wit a purple cast, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost, and its overall improvements over ‘Lord Baltimore’ in refinements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • ' Double Spotty '
    Publication number: 20020124289
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Dianthus plant named ‘Double Spotty’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its cherry red flowers like Spotty but having multiple rows of petals. This everblooming cultivar has a nice compact form with vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Fantasia’
    Patent number: PP11853
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Fantasia’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its compact, rounded green “maple-cut” leaves, its medium-sized, ruffled lavender flowers with thick substance, its vigorous and compact growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignees: Fleming's Flower Fields, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Plum Crazy’
    Patent number: PP11854
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Plum Crazy’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its rich dark purple “maple-cut” leaves, its large, campanulate plum flowers with dark purple centers and purple streaking to the petal edges, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignees: Fleming's Flower Fields, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Euonymus fortunei plant named ‘Bushel Of Gold’
    Patent number: PP11856
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf, winter hardy Euonymus fortunei named ‘Bushel of Gold’ which is an extensively tested sport. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by it's extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its golden yellow stems and foliage of a compact nature, its dwarf stature and its uniform and vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignees: Fleming's Flower Fields, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Crown Jewels’
    Patent number: PP11857
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named, ‘Crown Jewels’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to its low-growing nature, its extreme cold hardines to Zone 4, its dark purple “maple-cut leaf”, its ruffled white flowers with red partially-streaking centers, and its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriforous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Fleming's Flower Fields, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Pixie’
    Patent number: PP13578
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Pixie’, characterized by its compact, mounded and low-growing plant habit; freely basal branching habit; blue green-colored foliage; numerous red purple-colored flowers with lighter red purple spots and margins; and hardiness rating to USDA zone 4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Fireball’
    Patent number: PP13631
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Fireball’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its large, rich red flowers of an extremely overlapping nature, its very deeply lobed, palmate leaves wit a purple cast, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost, and its overall improvements over ‘Lord Baltimore’ (unpatented) in refinements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Dianthus plant named ‘Double Spotty’
    Patent number: PP13884
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Dianthus plant named ‘Double Spotty’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its cherry red flowers like Spotty but having multiple rows of petals. This everblooming cultivar has a nice compact form with vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Torchy’
    Patent number: PP13913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Hibiscus plant named, ‘Torchy’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its bright green, deeply-lobed leaves, its large, campanulate, red flowers with ruffled petal edged, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Crape Myrtle plant named ‘Violet Filli’
    Patent number: PP14267
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf winter hardy Lagerstroemia plant named, ‘Violet Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy bright violet blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature form midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Crape Myrtle plant named ‘Coral Filli’
    Patent number: PP14317
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf winter hardy Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Coral Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy bright coral-pink blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature form midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Robert Fleming’
    Patent number: PP14776
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named ‘Robert Fleming’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its ovate “Hydrangea-like” green leaves, its rich, large, dark red flowers that are very overlapping and ruffled, its short stature and compactness with vigorous growth potential, total refinement, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
  • Hibiscus plant named `Royal Gems`
    Patent number: PP11011
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter hardy hibiscus plant named `Royal Gems` is the result of a unique hybridi zation. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its dark purple undercurved ovate leaves, its v ery large luminescent pink flowers, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventors: David W. Fleming, James R. Fleming