Patents by Inventor Ellen F. Leue

Ellen F. Leue 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: 20030126650
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new, distinct and stable Eustoma cultivars of which exhibit reduced apical dominance. The Eustoma cultivars of the present invention contain an allele which produces a plant having a reduced apical dominance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: CLAUDE HOPE, ELLEN F. LEUE, LYNNE KNOSHER
  • Patent number: PP15546
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Balangbeke’ characterized by its violet-blue-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and semi-prostrate to trailing, well branched growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP11847
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Balfieorce’, characterized by its numerous fully double orange-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; and freely basal-branching habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Ball FloraPlant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9603
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Sparkler Rose` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant desingated 464-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 481-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double bicolored blooms of rose and white. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9605
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Burgundy Rose` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 447-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 52-2-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double burgundy blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Rose` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit and smaller leaves that are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9606
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Salsa Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 236-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 32-2-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double red blooms. The foliage is dark green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Red` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit and darker red flowers that are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9610
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Tropical Orange` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 447-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 52-2-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double orange blooms that possess a somewhat iridescent appearance. The foliage is dark green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Orange` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit and slightly larger flowers that are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Geo J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9615
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatients plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Lavender Orchid` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 359-1 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double lavender blooms that commonly include darker centers. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Lavender` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of its larger flowers and larger leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9616
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Pink Ruffle` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 359-2 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 30-2-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double coral-pink blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Pink` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of the more compact growth habit that is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9618
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Sparkler Salmon` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 213-1 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 43-4-3-1 (non patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double bicolored blooms that are salmon with irregular streaks of near white. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits a medium upright mounded growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP9691
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant, botanically known as Impatiens wallerana, and named `Salmon Sunrise` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 434-2 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 394-3 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar is early blooming and forms in abundance attractive fully double salmon blooms. The foliage is medium green. The plant exhibits a good basal-branching character and exhibits an upright mounded growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Rosebud Salmon` cultivar (non-patented in the United States) in view of its propensity for earlier blooming, smaller flowers, and larger leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP11365
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `BFP-7812`, characterized by its numerous and consistently double, white-colored flowers; compact, upright and rounded plant habit; good basal branching; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue
  • Patent number: PP11374
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `BFP-13357`, characterized by its numerous and consistently double, orange red and white bi-colored flowers; compact and mounded plant habit; and dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Ball Flora Plant, a division of Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen F. Leue