Patents by Inventor James C. Mikkelsen

James C. Mikkelsen 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).

  • Poinsettia plant
    Patent number: PP4000
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of poinsettia plant characterized by the combined characteristics of growth as a single stem or pinched plant; superior growth habit and vigor; large light pink bracts which are broad, thick and self supporting, with the bract head of single stem plants measuring up to 40 cm. in diameter; large cyathias which indicate an increase in ploidy from diploid to tetraploid; long lasting bracts and foliage, and by its relatively slower rooting habits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4002
    Abstract: 1. A new and distinct form of impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Fanfare and particularly characterized by the combined characteristics of distinctive deep green foliage with a very clean cut interior yellow variegation; self-branching habit presenting many points of flowering; flower diameter of 3 cm. to 4 cm.; medium red flower color in winter, with the interior of the petals being light red to pink, with the summer flower color being light red with the interior fading to nearly white; superior outdoor growth habit in full sunlight; normal rooting habit; good durability, and above average production of number of cuttings at each node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4190
    Abstract: A novel Impatiens variety having variegated foliage, light pink flowers, and a compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4191
    Abstract: A novel Impatiens plant having white blossoms and large, variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4192
    Abstract: A novel Impatiens plant having white blossoms and sharply variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4202
    Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having deep orange-red blossoms borne profusely on a semi-compact plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4203
    Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having rose pink blossoms, which variety has excellent durability when grown outdoors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4204
    Abstract: A novel impatiens plant having large foliage and medium red to orange red flowers, and which grows well in full sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen
  • Impatiens plant
    Patent number: PP4205
    Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having a strong, rigid, arching growth habit and an attractive contrast between the variegated foliage and large pink blossoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: Mikkelsens, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Mikkelsen