Patents by Inventor Janet S. Fuess

Janet S. Fuess 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).

  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Riviera’
    Patent number: PP11817
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Riviera’, characterized by its uniformly mounded and relatively compact plant habit; uniform flowering; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 4.1 cm in diameter; attractive rose pink ray florets and bright yellow disc florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Concerto’
    Patent number: PP11827
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Concerto’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; very uniform flowering; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 5.4 cm in diameter; attractive light pink ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Harmony’
    Patent number: PP11830
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Harmony’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.2 cm in diameter; attractive two-tone bronze ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Sweet Dreams’
    Patent number: PP11908
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Sweet Dreams’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; large daisy-type inflorescences that are about 7 cm in diameter; attractive coral pink ray florets and bright yellow disc florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Pizzazz’
    Patent number: PP12158
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Pizzazz’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and freely branching habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.5 to 5.5 cm in diameter; numerous attractive bright red ray florets; ray floret color that resists fading with development; compact cushion habit; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering response; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Silhouette’
    Patent number: PP12161
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Silhouette’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and freely branching habit; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.5 to 5.5 cm in diameter; numerous attractive and unusual pink bi-colored ray florets; ray floret color that resists fading with development; compact cushion habit; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering response; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Blizzard’
    Patent number: PP12205
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Blizzard’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching and large leaves; dense, full plants; uniform flowering; large flat daisy-type inflorescences that are about 6.4 cm in diameter; attractive long white ray florets that do not “pink” under low temperatures; bright yellow disc florets that develop slowly and maintain immature green coloration; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Courtney’
    Patent number: PP13014
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Courtney’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; and lavender pink-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Emma’
    Patent number: PP20196
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Empire Emma’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with light bronze-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering about October 11th in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Garnet`
    Patent number: PP9936
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Empire Garnet, characterized particularly by its red ray florets; fully double flowers; compact, rounded cushion habit; 4.0-4.5 cm capitulum diameter; natural season flower date of September 5 in New Hartford, N.Y.; and 71/2 week flower response in light/shade programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Royal Champagne`
    Patent number: PP10053
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Empire Royal Champagne, characterized particularly by its red-purple ray floret color; almost fully double flowers which are very resistant to shattering; compact, cushion habit; 6.0-8.0 cm capitulum diameter; natural season flower date of Sep. 20; and seven week flower response in light/shade programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Peach Champagne`
    Patent number: PP10057
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Empire Peach Champagne, characterized particularly by its peach ray florets, almost fully double flowers which are very resistant to shattering; compact, cushion habit; 6.0-8.0 cm capitulum diameter; a natural season flower date of September 20; and 7 week flower response in light/shade programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Gold Champagne`
    Patent number: PP10058
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Empire Gold Champagne, characterized particularly by its gold ray florets; almost fully double flowers which are very resistant to shattering; compact, cushion habit; 6.0-8.0 cm capitulum diameter; a natural season flower date of September 28, and eight week flower response in light/shade programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Nostalgia`
    Patent number: PP10943
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Nostalgia`, characterized by the combined features of soft lavender-pink ray floret color, fully double flowers with no disc florets, capitulum diameter 4.0-4.5 cm, 7.5 week flower response in light/shade programs, compact semi-spreading habit, natural season flowering date of September 25-30, and adaptability to greenhouse or garden cultures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Calico`
    Patent number: PP10944
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Calico`, characterized by the combined features of bright yellow ray floret color, daisy capitulum form with many disc florets and a distinct red-purple disc center, capitulum diameter 2.75-3.0 cm, 7 week flower response in light/shade programs, semi-upright growth habit, natural season flowering date of September 20, and adaptability to greenhouse or garden cultures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Sunshine`
    Patent number: PP10945
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Sunshine`, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 6 cm in diameter; bright yellow ray florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemun plant named `Empire Cognac`
    Patent number: PP11074
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Cognac`, characterized particularly by its two-tone yellow-bronze, spoon-tipped ray florets; fully double flowers, with no disc florets; 4.25-4.75 cm capitulum diameter; fully expanded ray florets, approximately 2.0-2.25 cm long and 0.5 cm wide; 7 week flower response in light/shade programs; good performance in outdoor gardens, with natural season flowering date of September 12; and compact cushion habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Eclipse`
    Patent number: PP11093
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Eclipse`, characterized particularly by its peach/coral color with darker center; exceptionally large capitulum size of 6.0-6.5 cm; fully expanded ray florets 2.5 cm long and 0.7 cm wide; 71/2 week flower response in controlled light/shade programs; natural season flowering date of September 18; and semi-upright cushion habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Amigo`
    Patent number: PP11433
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Amigo`, characterized by its semi-upright and mounding plant habit; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 5 to 5.5 cm in diameter; numerous attractive red purple ray florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering response; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess
  • Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Sapphire`
    Patent number: PP11472
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Empire Sapphire`, characterized by its outwardly spreading and freely branching habit; formal decorative-type inflorescences that are about 3.75 to 4.25 cm in diameter; numerous attractive red purple ray florets; compact cushion habit; numerous inflorescences per plant; early flowering response; and excellent garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Janet S. Fuess