Patents by Inventor Elly Bak

Elly Bak 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).

  • Patent number: 12550841
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dionaea hybrid named ‘Croc’ characterized by solid growth habit which is both dense and compact. Plants are composed of a single small rosette, measuring about 3 cm in height above the soil line at maturity. Mature traps are solid bright green. Plants of ‘Croc’ are well-suited for commercial production of small pot sizes and also have a long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventor: Elly Bak
  • Patent number: 12329083
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘DREAM’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25-35 cm length and about 3-3.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red-purple in color (closest to RHS 59B), singular head inflorescence, measuring about 8 cm in height and about 17 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D.M. Steur
  • Publication number: 20250081911
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dionaea hybrid named ‘Croc’ characterized by solid growth habit which is both dense and compact. Plants are composed of a single small rosette, measuring about 3 cm in height above the soil line at maturity. Mature traps are solid bright green. Plants of ‘Croc’ are well-suited for commercial production of small pot sizes and also have a long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Corn Bak BV
    Inventor: Elly Bak
  • Publication number: 20240268293
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘DREAM’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25-35 cm length and about 3-3.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red-purple in color (closest to RHS 59B), singular head inflorescence, measuring about 8 cm in height and about 17 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D.M. Steur
  • Patent number: 11178833
    Abstract: A new and distinct Monolena cultivar named ‘MIDNIGHT GLORY’ characterized by its medium plant size and year round growth. Plants have long-lasting qualities as an indoor ornamental plant. Foliage is decorative and uniquely colored greyed-purple and dark yellow-green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Publication number: 20210345573
    Abstract: A new and distinct Monolena cultivar named ‘MIDNIGHT GLORY’ characterized by its medium plant size and year round growth. Plants have long-lasting qualities as an indoor ornamental plant. Foliage is decorative and uniquely colored greyed-purple and dark yellow-green.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D.M. Steur
  • Patent number: 10973190
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘HAPPYYELLOW’ characterized as a funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering) and 35 cm in diameter; bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 40 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter, and yellow (closest to RHS 7A) in color; and linear-lanceolate foliage, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in width, and green (RHS 137A) in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20210100190
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘PUNTA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm length and about 4 to 6 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 34A), head inflorescence, measuring about 11 cm in height and about 14 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10966393
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘PUNTA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm length and about 4 to 6 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 34A), head inflorescence, measuring about 11 cm in height and about 14 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20210076595
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘HAPPYYELLOW’ characterized as a funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering) and 35 cm in diameter; bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 40 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter, and yellow (closest to RHS 7A) in color; and linear-lanceolate foliage, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in width, and green (RHS 137A) in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10813322
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dionea cultivar named ‘FLEXX’ characterized by its small plant size, measuring about 3 to 10 cm high at maturity. Plants are well-filled in and full, producing a large quantity of long-lasting traps having a unique red-purple interior color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: PP32250
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea cultivar named ‘SHADE’ is disclosed, characterized by a compound, orange-red bipinnate spike inflorescence and light green foliage. The new variety is a Vriesea, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: PP32599
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘FLARE’ characterized as a funnel form rosette plant, measuring about 34 cm in height (when flowering) and 40 cm in diameter, producing compound, orange-red in color, bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 12 cm in width, and about 6 to 7 branches, and yellow-green foliage, measuring about 26 cm in length and about 3.5 cm in width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Patent number: PP32600
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘CROWN’ characterized by a solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 42 cm in height (above the pot when flowering), numerous green color foliage (measuring about 50 to 60 cm in length and about 9 cm in width), and superior floral bract production. Bracts have a unique red inflorescence (RHS 44A), branched head inflorescence (measuring about 10 cm in height and about 10 cm in diameter), and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Guzmania, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Patent number: PP33165
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘DESIRE’ characterized by a solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 40 to 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering), numerous green color foliage (measuring about 45 cm in length and about 4.0 to 4.5 cm in width), and superior floral bract production. Bracts have a unique yellow inflorescence (RHS 13A), compound inflorescence (measuring about 15 cm in height and about 20 cm in diameter), and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Guzmania, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Patent number: PP33299
    Abstract: A new and distinct Tillandsia hybrid plant named ‘Ziva’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 30 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage, measuring about 47 cm in length and about 5 cm in width; abundant floral bract production; bracts have a unique pinkish red inflorescence (RHS 50A); panicle inflorescence, measuring about 28 cm in height (flowering part) and about 15 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Patent number: PP34034
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tillandsia plant named ‘DOLCE’ is disclosed, characterized by solid growth habit, funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 40 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous green colored foliage, measuring about 50 cm in length and about 5 cm in width; abundant floral bract production; bracts have unique red-purple inflorescence; panicle inflorescence, measuring about 45 cm in height (flowering part) and about 28 cm in diameter; and log-lasting habit. The new variety is a Tillandsia, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas D. M. Steur
  • Patent number: PP36856
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alpinia plant named ‘CRISPY’ is disclosed, characterized by a solid growth habit which is firm and does not lodge over. Plants are strong, making them suitable for long-lasting ornamental use. Leafy blades are uniquely wavy. The new variety is an Alpinia typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventor: Elly Bak
  • Patent number: PP36797
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Schefflera plant named ‘Mato’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact growth habit, and palmately compound leaves. Plants grow rapidly and are suitable for commercial production in 13 cm and larger pots. The new variety is a Schefflera, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventor: Elly Bak
  • Patent number: PP37223
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tillandsia plant named PREZIOSA is disclosed, characterized by solid growth habit, funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 30 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous green colored foliage, measuring about 40 cm in length and about 3 cm in width; superior floral bract production; bracts have unique red-purple inflorescence; and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Tillandsia, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventor: Elly Bak