Patents by Inventor Gary J. Wilfret

Gary J. Wilfret 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).

  • Caladium plant named ‘Florida Irish Lace’
    Patent number: PP13135
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Irish Lace’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; and dark green-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape with undulate margins that give the leaves a ruffled appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Caladium plant named ‘Florida Red Ruffles’
    Patent number: PP13136
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Red Ruffles’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit; upright, outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; red and dark green bi-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape with undulate margins that give the leaves a ruffled appearance; and tolerance to low temperatures and full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Caladium plant named ‘Florida Whitewater’
    Patent number: PP14845
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Whitewater’, characterized by its compact and densely-foliated plant habit suitable for container production; outwardly arching and symmetrical plant form; and white and dark green bi-colored leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Caladium cultivar `Florida Sweetheart`
    Patent number: PP8526
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct caladium variety which originated from a cross between `Candidum Junior` and `Red Frill` are provided. The new caladium variety is distinct from all others by its color, improved leaf shape, and production of large tubers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret
  • Caladium plant called "Florida Calypso"
    Patent number: PP10466
    Abstract: A new, novel Caladium plant (Caladium.times.hortulanum) having enhanced tuber size, eye characteristics and disease resistant characteristics is disclosed. The new Caladium `Florida Calypso` is further characterized by forming multiple large, heart-shaped leaves, with a bright red primary, palmate vein pattern; the red of the veins suffusing into a white central irregularly shaped blotch central to the leaf. The suffused portion is pink near the veins and progressively turns whiter toward the margins. The leaf has a solid green colored margin and contain white spots or blotches inside the margin which progressively, with greater distance from the margin, become increasingly larger mottles and striations until becoming the predominating central white to pink variegation. The leaf markings characteristically vary slightly from leaf to leaf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary J. Wilfret