Patents by Inventor Jack E. Christensen

Jack E. Christensen 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).

  • Patent number: PP14936
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which abundantly forms double flat cup-shaped bright multi-colored blossoms. The blossoms display a distinctive random mixture of streaks and spots of red, orange, and yellow on the upper petal surfaces. The plant exhibits an upright bushy growth habit. The foliage is medium to dark green and semi-glossy and contrasts nicely with the multi-colored blossoms. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in an informal garden setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP6812
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant cv. Aropoiz, particularly suited for cut flowers and garden decoration, identified by its lovely uniform and rich lavender color and flowers borne in clusters on long stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack E. Christensen, Thomas F. Carruth
  • Patent number: PP6813
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant cv. Arocore, particularly suited for garden decoration, identified by its dark red flower buds, and long-lasting medium red blooms having ruffled petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP6823
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of floribunda rose plant cv. Arocruby, particularly suited for garden decoration, identified by its white flowers which develop an intense red blush on those areas of the petals exposed to sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP6861
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant cv. Arogrewod particularly suited for garden decoration, and characterized by its classically shaped flowers of light lavender on the inside surface of the petals and creamy white on the outside surface of the petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP6910
    Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose for cut flowers, having as its seed parent Red Success, and as its pollen parent, Royalty (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,057). The plant is a tall greenhouse seedling of the bush type, producing an abundance of large, strongly tea-scented blossoms that are deep red in color. The flowers' long, strong stems and urn-shaped buds make them very suitable for cutting. The plants bloom continually in the greenhouse throughout the year. Blossoms on long stems cut from plants of the new variety grown in a greenhouse last at living room temperatures for 6 to 7 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas F. Carruth, Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP7089
    Abstract: A rose variety of the miniature class is provided that bears petals with a dark red front and white reverse, has vigorous upright growth with long strong stems, provides a good vase life and is better than average in resisting disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack E. Christensen, Thomas F. Carruth
  • Patent number: PP7157
    Abstract: A rose variety of the Floribunda class is provided that bears shapely crimson buds in clusters or two or three on a relatively long stem and has a vigorous, upright plant that needs little care and is better than average in resistance to disease and cold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP8217
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose created by crossing the variety KORwillig with an unnamed seedling is characterized by its profuse, unique red and white flower color that is most evident on the reverse of the petals, its upright vigorous growth, its susceptibility to mildew but resistance to rust and its dark green, glossy foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP8218
    Abstract: A new rose variety is disclosed having very deep-yellow buds that are resistant to color change as the bud opens. Open-flower color is also deep yellow. The flowers are borne either singly or in clusters of up to about 3-7 blooms. The plant has an upright growth habit and dark green, leathery, glossy foliage. The new variety was created by crossing the variety Meigronuri (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,625) with the variety Tansenfrie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP8229
    Abstract: Minature rose with yellow-orange blossom petals having red stripes which spread as blossom ages. Plant is resistant to rust and powdery mildew. Rose is cross of variety AROgobi with the variety MORprints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP8605
    Abstract: A new rose variety is disclosed having an unusual yellow-orange flower color; vigorous, upright growth; abundant glands on upper rachises, stipules, axils, and peduncles; very large, long-lasting blooms; and moderate bloom fragrance. Each bloom, borne singly, has about thirty broad petals. The new variety was created by crossing the medium-red variety AROheddo with an unnamed deep yellow seedling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP8700
    Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having distinctive orange flowers with a yellow reverse on the petals, red bark on main stems and laterals, thick petals, vigorous, upright growth habit, and an attractive exhibition-style flower and bud form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP8706
    Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having distinctive vigorous upright habit of growth, dark green, disease-resistant foliage, flowers of a pleasant fragrance and deep, stable yellow color, and broad, thick petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP9171
    Abstract: Rose plant of floribunda class having distinctive flower color; dark green, glossy foliage; compact but vigorous; and resistance to rust and powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP9172
    Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having upright, vigorous growth; fragrant, deep lavender flowers; healthy, dark green, glossy foliage; and floribunda growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP9376
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Hybrid Tea class, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of its bicolor flower, few thorns, resistance to powdery mildew, good production as a cut flower greenhouse rose and vigorous, upright habit of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP9390
    Abstract: A Hybrid Tea rose plant having strong, vigorous, upright, well branched growth habit, dark green, glossy, mildew resistant foliage, bright, non-fading yellow flowers, and moderate fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP9538
    Abstract: A rose plant of the Hybrid Tea class, characterized by the unique combination of its attractive lavender-colored flowers, its strong fragrance, its dark green, glossy foliage, its resistance to disease, and its vigorous, upright habit of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Bear Creek Gardens, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen
  • Patent number: PP9607
    Abstract: A hybrid rose plant having upright, vigorous growth intermediate between the grandiflora and miniature classes; fully double flowers of variable cream, pink and red hues; healthy dark green, lightly glossy foliage; and relatively few prickles on proportionately long stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Paramount Nursery Packaging Company
    Inventor: Jack E. Christensen