Patents by Inventor Griffith J. Buck

Griffith J. Buck 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).

  • Geranium plant named Pearlie Mae Red
    Patent number: PP4039
    Abstract: A new geranium cultivar distinguished by its ability to grow vigorously and flower profusely under high humidity and temperature conditions, a shorter time requirement to initiate inflorescence, and by the very large size of the florets and floret clusters which comprise the blooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Geranium plant named Hazel
    Patent number: PP4040
    Abstract: A new variety of geranium plant distinguished by the large size of its inflorescence and the large size of the florets, its capability to bloom throughout the year with adequate photoperiod, its tolerance of high summer night temperatures, and the intense smoky rose coloring of the flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Geranium plant named Marian
    Patent number: PP4041
    Abstract: A new geranium cultivar distinguished by its more compact and free-branching growth, its greater flowering potential, and the intensification of its pink coloring under high temperature and high light intensities. This plant blooms continuously, is tolerant of high nighttime temperatures, has good strength against breaking apart or shattering in wind or rain, and is highly resistant to Botrytis cinerea infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Rose plant named Bucbi
    Patent number: PP4225
    Abstract: A new variety of everblooming rose bush distinguished by its tolerance of cold winter temperatures, its profuse production of large pink flowers which bloom continuously during the growing season, and its utility either as a low everblooming shrub or as a mass-effect, low maintenance bedding plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Geranium plant named Super-Waltztime
    Patent number: PP4653
    Abstract: A new cultivar of geranium plant distinguished by flowers that have a delicate pink coloration that intensifies under high temperature and light intensities, the very large size of its inflorescence clusters, and a continuous and abundant flowering habit throughout the year with adequate length of photoperiod. This new plant is more compact and free branching and, because of its greater number of stems and a consistent tendency to produce flowers on a 2-4 node cycle, has a greater flowering potential than its predecessors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Rose plant named Bucblu
    Patent number: PP5756
    Abstract: A new variety of hybrid tea rose plant having profuse production of violet-blue flowers of excellent color stability. The plant is also notable for the precociousness with which lateral buds develop and the survivability of the plant under winter conditions without cold weather protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Geranium plant named Orangeade
    Patent number: PP5757
    Abstract: A new variety of geranium plant distinguished by the scarlet color (Mandarin Red) of its flowers, its vigorous and floriferous growth under the high summer temperatures and humidities commonly found in Midwestern United States, and its strong field tolerance to foliar diseases such as Botrytis cinerea (gray mold).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Geranium plant named Troubadour
    Patent number: PP5758
    Abstract: A new variety of geranium plant distinguished by the bright scarlet color of its flowers, its ability to grow vigorously and flower profusely under high day/night temperatures and humidity, and its tolerance under field conditions to foliar diseases common to geraniums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Geranium plant named La Sevillana
    Patent number: PP5759
    Abstract: A new variety of geranium plant distinguished by its profuse and vigorous flowering habit, its tolerance to foliar diseases in climates with high summer day and/or night temperatures and humidities, and the strong red color of its abundant flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Rose plant named Bucred
    Patent number: PP5760
    Abstract: A new variety of shrub rose plant having a profuse and continuous production of medium-sized flowers of bright red coloration, the plant being free branching, bushy, and erect in its growth habit and exhibiting an ability to survive Midwestern winter temperatures without weather protection. The plant also shows good field tolerance to foliar diseases such as Blackspot and Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1986
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck
  • Rose plant named Bucaroo
    Patent number: PP6183
    Abstract: A new variety of shrub rose plant distinguished by its tolerance of low winter temperatures, its resistance to foliar diseases such as Blackspot and Powdery Mildew, and its continuous production of large flowers of light red-purple coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Griffith J. Buck