Patents by Inventor James A. Sproul

James A. Sproul 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: 20170055403
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double cup-shaped blossoms that are primarily deep magenta pink in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is bushy and upright. Attractive ornamental medium green foliage with a glossy aspect on the upper surface is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Excellent resistance to rust and mildews has been displayed during observations to date. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Publication number: 20150143589
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double ivory cream blossoms that possess a substantially non-fading blotch of deep burgundy at the center of the petals. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive ornamental semi-glossy dark green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: CP DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Publication number: 20140101796
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are orange to apricot with red coloration toward the center of the blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is upright and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: CP DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Publication number: 20140101795
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are lavender with red coloration toward the center of the petals. The blossom size is large for the size of the plant. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is upright and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy medium green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: CP DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Publication number: 20130007930
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double bright yellow cuplike blossoms having a red blotch at the center. The vegetation is strong and the growth habit is bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Above average disease resistance to blackspot for the type is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: CP DELAWARE INC.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Publication number: 20130007931
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double pink blossoms having a blotch of burgundy coloration at the center. The vegetation is strong and the growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Above average resistance to blackspot for the type is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: CP (DELAWARE) INC.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Publication number: 20120331594
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are dark bright red in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is round and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Superior disease resistance to blackspot is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: CP (Delaware), Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP17822
    Abstract: A new variety of Grandiflora rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of warm golden brown coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP23549
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are dark bright red in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is round and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Superior disease resistance to blackspot is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP23580
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double bright yellow cuplike blossoms having a red blotch at the center. The vegetation is strong and the growth habit is bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Above average disease resistance to blackspot for the type is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP23581
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double pink blossoms having a blotch of burgundy coloration at the center. The vegetation is strong and the growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. Above average resistance to blackspot for the type is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP24741
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are reddish-purple with red coloration toward the center of the petals. The blossom size is large for the size of the plant. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is upright and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy medium green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP25125
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double blossoms that are orange to apricot with red coloration toward the center of the blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is upright and bushy. Attractive ornamental glossy dark green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP26311
    Abstract: ‘SPRochoose’ is a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the floribunda class with flowers of a striking pink blend in an exhibition, hybrid tea form. These flowers are borne initially in clusters that become the center of large sprays of 10 to 40 blooms or more. It has a vigorous and continuous blooming habit, with very good resistance to downy mildew and other rose diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP26498
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double ivory cream blossoms that possess a substantially non-fading blotch of deep burgundy at the center of the petals. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive ornamental semi-glossy dark green foliage is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: CP DELAWARE, INC.
    Inventor: James A. Sproul
  • Patent number: PP28268
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Floribunda rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive semi-double cup-shaped blossoms that are primarily deep magenta pink in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and strong and the growth habit is bushy and upright. Attractive ornamental medium green foliage with a glossy aspect on the upper surface is formed. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in a Western landscape. Excellent resistance to rust and mildews has been displayed during observations to date. Distinctive ornamentation is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: THE CONARD-PYLE COMPANY
    Inventor: James A. Sproul