Patents by Inventor J. Benjamin Williams

J. Benjamin Williams 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: 20030140386
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, characterized by its continuous production of brilliant red well-formed blooms on long straight stems, its vigorous upright habit of growth, its excellent branching, its large open flowers and its intense rose fragrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP15680
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, characterized by its continuous production of brilliant red well-formed blooms on long straight stems, its vigorous upright habit of growth, its excellent branching, its large open flowers and its intense rose fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP11834
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of climbing rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive double blossoms that are bright medium red in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is upright, bushy, and climbing. Attractive large ornamental foliage that is thick and satiny is formed. Good disease resistance is exhibited. Seed set occurs on a prolific basis. Winter hardiness is very good. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP4138
    Abstract: This invention relates to a winter-hardy grandiflora rose variety having long-lasting, iridescent, orange-red blossoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP4360
    Abstract: A novel rose of the mini-flora (R) class characterized by its compact growth and blooms which are a blend of yellow, peach, pink and ivory, with a brilliant orange-red reverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP4361
    Abstract: A grandiflora rose plant characterized by its unusual vigor and its brilliant, orange-red blooms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP12655
    Abstract: A new rose variety of the hybrid tea class having long stems; large, bright purple red buds with yellow reverse; large, bright purple red and yellow blended flowers; and a vigorous, upright habit of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP5011
    Abstract: A novel rose variety of the hybrid tea class characterized by large flowers of carmine-pink and ivory coloring, a vigorous upright growing plant with large dark green waxed foliage as shown and described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1983
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP5222
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided having highly attractive double white flowers with a yellow center. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Ma Perkins variety U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,143) and an unnamed seedling resulting from the cross of the Charlie McCarthy variety (non-patented) and the Easter Morning variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,177). The new variety is a vigorous grower and can easily attain a height of twenty-four inches in a growing season. This new variety is particularly well suited for garden use, but also thrives in a greenhouse environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP5270
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having very attractive petite double flowers which are white with a light pink blush. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Ma Perkins variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,143) and the Easter Morning variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,177). This new variety is extremely floriferous during the entire growing season making it particularly well suited for use in parks and gardens. The plant commonly achieves a height of only approximately 8 to 12 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP5271
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having highly attractive double flowers which exhibit a blend of orange and yellow tones. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Zorina variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,321) and the Starina variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,646). The buds of the new variety are perfectly formed and blossom into gracefully shaped blooms of approximately one and one-half inches. The variety also forces well and performs well outdoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP5272
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided having attractive and very abundant blossoms which are Spinel red in coloration. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Pinafore variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,810) and the unnamed seedling resulting from the cross of the Lilibet variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 1,209) and the Fairy Queen variety (non-patented). It is a very vigorous grower with a low-growing semi-spreading habit. The blossoms are single and petite and are borne in clusters of up to a dozen or more. The new variety is particularly suited for ornamental use in the home landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP6596
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the climbing rose class, which was originated by my crossing Tropicana Climber as seed parent and Swarthmore as pollen parent; characterized by bright orange-red hybrid tea blooms with dark velvet overtones on the inner petals of the open flower, produced on a vigorous-growing, disease resistant climbing shrub with everblooming habit and outstanding winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1989
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP6819
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature rose class, which was originated by my crossing Rose Parade as seed parent and Easter Morning as pollen parent; characterized by well-formed delicate, creamy ivory-yellow blooms accented by a deep blush pink at the edge of petals and a deep yellow at the point of attachment. Individual flowers are borne singly and in clusters of three. The plant is vigorous and compact, producing abundant blooms which last well on the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: NPI
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP6820
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature rose class, which was originated by my crossing Gingersnap as seed parent and Orange Honey as pollen parent; characterized by a vivid orange-gold shingle-like bloom accented by a striking deep yellow center and corresponding deep yellow at the point of attachment. The flowers are produced singly and in miniature grandiflora-type sprays on vigorous, upright plants having very attractive deep green, waxy foliage. Fragrance is slightly fruity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: NPI
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP6821
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniature rose class, which was originated by my crossing an unnamed seedling of Prominent as seed parent and Rise 'n Shine as pollen parent; characterized by striking deep yellow flowers highlighted by a deep orange-red wash at the tip and point of recurl, resulting in a fiery effect. The exceptionally fragrant flowers are borne singly on long, strong cutting canes on this upright, spreading, and vigorous growing plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: NPI
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP9647
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub rose class characterized by its dwarf and compact habit of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP9648
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub rose class characterized by its dwarf and compact habit of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams
  • Patent number: PP9649
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the shrub rose class characterized by its dwarf and compact habit of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Inventor: J. Benjamin Williams