Patents by Inventor Heinrich Westhoff

Heinrich Westhoff 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: 20030131388
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera plant with large white colored flowers and vigorous growth with long weeping branches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Heinrich Westhoff & Josef Westhoff
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Publication number: 20030131387
    Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering sutera plant with intense violet-blue colored flowers and vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Heinrich Westhoff & Josef Westhoff
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Publication number: 20020092054
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Weslowei’, characterized by its cascading and rounded plant habit; short internodes, dense and bushy plant form; vigorous growth habit; dark green leaves; and pure white-colored flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP11797
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wesarmen’, characterized by its compact plant habit and short internodes; small, dark green, rounded leaves; numerous purple flowers with intense dark purple net-like venation; cascading and freely branching growth habit; relatively early flowering; and good weather tolerance, particularly tolerant to rain, wind and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Gartenbau-Spe{umlaut over (z)}ialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12099
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Brillant’, characterized by its spreading, cascading and uniformly rounded plant habit; compact growth habit with short internodes; very freely branching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; and numerous blue purple fan-shaped flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12486
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wespink’, characterized by its cascading habit, rounded and spherical plant shape; freely and continuous branching habit; small, narrow leaves; vigorous growth habit; flowers that do not close with low light levels or at night; numerous intense purple-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Gartenbau and Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12584
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wesviolet’, characterized by its cascading habit, rounded and spherical plant shape; freely and continuous branching habit; small, narrow, dark green leaves; moderate to vigorous growth habit; flowers that do not close with low light levels or at night; numerous reddish purple-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12634
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Weslobigblue’, characterized by its cascading and rounded plant habit; short internodes, dense and bushy plant form; vigorous growth habit; dark green leaves; and large intense blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12678
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Lobelia, Lobelia erinus L., plant named ‘Wesstar’, characterized by its cascading and rounded plant habit; short internodes; dense and bushy plant form; vigorous growth habit; dark green leaves; and intense blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Josef+Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12708
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Weslowei’, characterized by its cascading and rounded plant habit; short internodes, dense and bushy plant form; vigorous growth habit; dark green leaves; and pure white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12752
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescarose’, characterized by its cascading and uniform growth habit; freely branching habit; large flower size; numerous intense purple red-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau SpezialKulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12753
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescacherry’, characterized by its upright to semi-upright growth habit; large flower size; intense purple red-colored flowers; flowers that do not close with low light levels or at night; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulteren
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP12756
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Wescasun’, characterized by its semi-upright to cascading and uniform growth habit; freely branching habit; large flower size; numerous intense yellow-colored flowers; uniform flower coloration; and good weather tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP13012
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespelila’, characterized by its cascading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; large purple-colored flowers with undulating petal margins; and pleasantly fragrant flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP13778
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespeorp’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform light purple-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Josef & Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP13808
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespeba’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform purple and white bi-colored flowers with undulating petal margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkueturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP13847
    Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering Verbena plant with large, dark red colored flowers with a bright eye and dark green foliage. The plant is suitable for growth in pots and hanging baskets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP14165
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Wespemab’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and single salverform light purple-colored flowers with dark purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP11573
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Wespur`, characterized by its compact plant habit; relatively small leaves; numerous purple flowers; cascading and freely branching growth habit; early flowering; and good weather tolerance, particlarly tolerant to rain, wind and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff
  • Patent number: PP11595
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named `Weswei`, characterized by its dark green leaves; numerous pure white flowers; cascading and freely branching growth habit; early flowering; and good weather tolerance, particularly tolerant to rain, wind and low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Josef + Heinrich Westhoff Gartenbau-Spezialkulturen
    Inventor: Heinrich Westhoff