Patents by Inventor George Michael Shoup

George Michael Shoup 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: 20220418176
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Royal Sunrise’, is provided which abundantly and continuously forms extremely fragrant blooms. The growth habit is bushy and shrub-like. The foliage is smooth, and dark green with a glossy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a unique bloom color combination of both purple and yellow. The new variety is well suited to growing as attractive ornamentation and a source of fragrance in in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Publication number: 20160198602
    Abstract: ‘BBARE’ is a distinctive variety of Rosa hybrid which is characterized by the combination of a shrubby growth habit, a medium plant size, canes with few thorns, a recurrent bloom habit with moderate to strong bloom fragrance, a double-petal flower with a high petal count, a near-white flower color at anthesis, as well as the stability and uniformity of traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP27244
    Abstract: ‘BBARE’ is a distinctive variety of Rosa hybrid which is characterized by the combination of a shrubby growth habit, a medium plant size, canes with few thorns, a recurrent bloom habit with moderate to strong bloom fragrance, a double-petal flower with a high petal count, a near-white flower color at anthesis, as well as the stability and uniformity of traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34553
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Vanilla Vixen’, is provided which abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms yellow colored cupped rosette blooms. The new variety exhibits a unique vanilla fragrance, which is unusual for a rose. The growth habit is short, rounded and bushy. The foliage is smooth, with a slightly glossy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, and uniformly. The new variety is well suited to growing as a container rose, pot rose, and as a source of attractive ornamentation and fragrance in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34554
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Femme Fatale’, is provided which abundantly, and continuously forms deep pink colored blooms. The growth habit is upright and sturdy. The foliage is dark green in color with a rough texture. The plant propagates from cuttings easily and uniformly. The blossoms are exceptionally fragrant, and exceptionally heat tolerant. The new variety is well suited to growing in warm climates, and as a source of attractive ornamentation and fragrance in in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34555
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘1000 Wishes’, is provided which abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms large single coral-pink colored blooms. The growth habit is rounded and bushy. The foliage is smooth, and dark green with a glossy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a unique bloom color combination of both purple and yellow. The new variety is well suited to growing as attractive ornamentation and a source of fragrance in in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34556
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Always Hope’, is provided which abundantly, substantially, and continuously forms exceptionally large displays of semi-double pink colored blooms. The growth habit is rounded and bushy. The foliage is smooth, and dark green with a slightly waxy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a unique characteristic of consistently producing an exceptional amount of rose hips. The new variety is well suited for growing as a wildlife attractor, as a hedge, and as a source of attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34557
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of climbing rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Heavenly Ascent’, is provided which abundantly and continuously forms extremely fragrant blooms. The growth habit is climbing. The foliage is dark green, leathery, and semi-glossy. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, blooms profusely throughout the season, especially for a climbing rose, and is notable for possessing both fragrance and disease resistance. The new variety is well suited to growing as attractive ornamentation and a source of fragrance in in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34695
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Wicked Sister’, is provided which abundantly, and continuously forms large clusters of pink colored blooms in the form of full-petalled rosettes. The growth habit is upright and arching. The foliage is disease resistant, smooth, and has a slightly waxy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, stably, and uniformly. The new variety is well suited for growing as a heat tolerant and carefree specimen, and as a source of attractive ornamentation and fragrance in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34717
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Cologne King’, is provided which continuously forms exceedingly fragrant blooms throughout the growing season. The growth habit is upright and continuously produces glabrous canes. The foliage is, matte, and medium green. The plant propagates from cuttings easily and has resistance to blackspot. The new variety is well suited to growing in the landscape as a specimen plant where its fragrant blooms can be enjoyed, especially in areas designated for children or the elderly due to its prickle-free “thornless” nature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup
  • Patent number: PP34901
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Royal Sunrise’, is provided which abundantly and continuously forms extremely fragrant blooms. The growth habit is bushy and shrub-like. The foliage is smooth, and dark green with a glossy finish. The plant propagates from cuttings easily, has a unique bloom color combination of both purple and yellow. The new variety is well suited to growing as attractive ornamentation and a source of fragrance in in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: George Michael Shoup