Patents by Inventor Earl Cully

Earl Cully 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).

  • Oak tree named 'Nadler'
    Publication number: 20060179525
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Oak named ‘Nadler’ characterized by its very narrow habit of growth, its winter hardiness, and hybrid vigor. Also for its beautiful dark green, mildew-resistant foliage and its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Earl Cully, Joshua Nadler
  • Pond cypress tree named 'Morris'
    Publication number: 20050108799
    Abstract: A new and distinct pond cypress named ‘Morris’ characterized by its medium oval habit of growth, outstanding foliage, its ability to resist breakage from wind and ice, cold hardiness, and its rapid growth
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: Heritage Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Sweet bay magnolia tree named ‘Jim Wilson’
    Patent number: PP12065
    Abstract: A new and distinct sweet bay magnolia named ‘Jim Wilson’ characterized by its distinct upright growth habit, semi-evergreen foliage, fragrant, lemon-scented flowers, and its ability to withstand much lower winter temperatures than trees of the species known to me.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Birch tree
    Patent number: PP4409
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns a new and distinct variety of a new cultivar of Betula nigra, characterized by its rapid growth, dense branching habit, large dark green leaves and the varying color of the bark during the year depending on the amount of exfoliation taking place, starting with a grayish brown bark and transitional stages during exfoliation from light tan to creamy white to white, with flaking in large sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1979
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Bald cypress tree named ‘Nelson’
    Patent number: PP12502
    Abstract: A new and distinct bald cypress tree named ‘Nelson’ characterized by its distinct broad pyramidal habit of growth, beautiful dark green foliage, high resistance to insect pests, cold hardiness, the ability to resist breakage from wind and ice, and its rapid growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Oak tree named ‘Long’
    Patent number: PP12673
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an oak tree exhibiting an upright growth habit, extreme winter hardiness, strong-wooded, dark green foliage and is highly resistant to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Oak tree named ‘Nadler’
    Patent number: PP17604
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Oak named ‘Nadler’ characterized by its very narrow habit of growth, its winter hardiness, and hybrid vigor. Also for its beautiful dark green, mildew-resistant foliage and its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventors: Earl Cully, Joshua Daniel Nadler
  • Hybrid oak tree named ‘Taylor’
    Patent number: PP21359
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid oak named ‘Taylor’ characterized by its broad, oval growth habit, glossy green mildew resistant foliage, strong wood, and rapid growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Oak tree named ‘Tabor’
    Patent number: PP21382
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid oak named ‘Tabor’ characterized by its broad-oval growth habit, dark, glossy green mildew resistant foliage, strong wood, orange-red fall color, and hybrid vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Sweet gum tree named Ward
    Patent number: PP10027
    Abstract: A new and distinct sweet gum tree named `Ward` characterized by its nearly seedless habit, producing a very light crop of gumballs only a small number of which remain by autumn; excellent growth habit; winter hardiness, withstanding temperatures as low as -28.degree. F. without damage, and by its beautiful corky bark.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Heritage Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Lacebark elm tree named `Zettler`
    Patent number: PP10846
    Abstract: A new and distinct lacebark elm named `Zettler`, characterized by its upright, medium oval growth habit, its beautiful exfoliating bark color and texture, its extreme winter hardiness, and its ability to withstand wind and ice, without breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Oak tree named `Clemons`
    Patent number: PP11431
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hybrid oak tree botanically known as Quercus robur.times.Quercus macrocarpa, (Quercus.times.macdanielii), named `Clemons`, characterized by its great hybrid vigor, straight central leader, pyramidal habit of growth, dark, glossy green disease-resistant foliage, its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage, and its extreme winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Heritage Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cully
  • Red maple tree named ‘Miller’
    Patent number: PP28139
    Abstract: A new and distinct red maple tree named ‘Miller’ characterized by its broad rounded growth habit, green mildew-resistant foliage, strong wood, and early autumn coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Earl Cully