Patents by Inventor Jeff Beasley

Jeff Beasley 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).

  • plant named ‘PIILC-IV’
    Patent number: PP29291
    Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of Loropetalum named ‘PIILC-IV’ that is characterized by its compact, mounded, spreading growth habit, its foliage that is dark purple in color that changes to green in color summer through winter, its flowers that are red-purple in color, and its good cold hardiness with hardiness at least in U.S.D.A. Zones 7 to 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Mark Griffith, Jeff Beasley
  • plant named ‘PIIIC-I’
    Patent number: PP29578
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex crenata plant named, ‘PIIIC-I’, that is characterized by its upright, fastigiate plant habit, its dense, freely branching growth habit, its slightly recurved leaves that are glossy in texture and dark green in color, branches that do not splay or spread apart with age and its lack of fruit production (male flowers).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Mark Griffith, Jeff Beasley
  • plant named ‘PIIDIST-VI’
    Patent number: PP29779
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dystilium hybrid plant named, ‘PIIDIST-VI’, that is characterized by its compact, freely branched, mounded, and evergreen plant habit, its small, ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves that are green with a hint of red-purple in color when young and dark green in color when mature, and its good cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Mark Griffith, Jeff Beasley
  • plant named ‘Bailpanone’
    Patent number: PP32549
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Bailpanone’ that is characterized by its compact plant size reaching 0.9 to 1.2 m in height and spread, its late blooming habit, its panicles that are creamy white in color and change to light pink in color as they age in northern climates, and its dense panicles with few fertile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • plant named ‘Bailmacsix’
    Patent number: PP33703
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bailmacsix’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit; reaching 40 cm to 92 cm in height and width, its cold hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zone 4, its blooming on both old and new wood, and its inflorescences that are deep pink or deep blue/purple depending on growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • plant named ‘LRD-02-20’
    Patent number: PP34955
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Loropetalum plant named ‘LRD-02-20’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounded, spreading growth habit; dark black-purple foliage color that persists through summer and winter; dark pink (almost red) flowers in spring; and improved cold hardiness compared to other compact purple-leaf cultivars. The new variety is a Loropetalum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘ST-07-20’
    Patent number: PP34958
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia plant named ‘ST-07-20’ is disclosed, characterized by fragrant, double white flowers, abundant large flowers in spring with reblooming to fall, lustrous, dark green foliage, columnar growth habit, cold hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 7. The new cultivar is a Gardenia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘CE-01-20’
    Patent number: PP35124
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘CE-01-20’ is disclosed, characterized by bright yellow foliage in the spring, turning to yellow-green in the summer, pink mophead inflorescence in non-aluminum based media and blue inflorescence in aluminum based media, and compact, rounded to spreading growth habit. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘RLL-12-20’
    Patent number: PP35125
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘RLL-12-20’ is disclosed, characterized by purple-red new growth of foliage color, thick leaves, pink mophead inflorescence in non-aluminum-based media and blue inflorescence in aluminum-based media, and compact, rounded to spreading growth habit. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘SC-05-20’
    Patent number: PP35127
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SC-05-20’ is disclosed, characterized by glossy dark green foliage color, remontant (reblooming) trait, flowering on old wood and new growth of the season, pink mophead inflorescence in non-aluminium-based media and blue inflorescence in aluminum-based media, and compact, rounded to spreading growth habit. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘PII-LC1’
    Patent number: PP35243
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘PII-LC1’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique golden-orange flower color. Plants are hardy to USDA Zone 7. The new variety is a Lantana, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘BD-01-20’
    Patent number: PP35292
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘BD-01-20’ is disclosed, characterized by compact, upright, intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, lustrous dark green with red foliage. Flowers are red in color, and highly resistant to Cercospora leaf spot. The new variety is a Lagerstroemia, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘ABLR-PII’
    Patent number: PP35470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘ABLR-PII’, characterized by its compact, mounding to spreading growth habit, with foliage color emerging red to pink, turning to a cream-white and green variegation. Semi-evergreen foliage does not photo bleach or burn in full sun like other variegated foliage cultivars. Plants maintain a spreading, layered growth habit without splaying shoots. The new variety is an Abelia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘Bailpantwo’
    Patent number: PP36118
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Bailpantwo’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit (reaching 1.2 to 1.5 m in height and spread), its mid to late blooming season in Minnesota, its panicles that open creamy white in color and age to a dark pinkish red in color, its dense branching, and its floriferous blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • plant named ‘ST-15-20’
    Patent number: PP36142
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides plant named ‘ST-15-20’, characterized by fragrant, double white flowers, abundant large flowers in spring with reblooming to fall, lustrous, dark green foliage, compact growth habit, cold hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘PIIBAP-06-21’
    Patent number: PP36255
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Baptisia plant named ‘PIIBAP-06-21’, characterised by rich indigo flowers that are held upright and contrast exquisitely with the yellowish green foliage. There are no other cultivated Baptisia exhibiting these characteristics known to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘Baildeniaone’
    Patent number: PP36284
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gardenia named ‘Baildeniaone’ that is characterized by its double flowers with a strong fragrance, its uniform and rounded plant habit without pruning, and its good cold tolerance, at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • plant named ‘PIIBAP-01-21’
    Patent number: PP36308
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Baptisia plant named ‘PIIBAP-01-21’, characterized by its dusky purple stems, peduncles, and pedicels fading to green as they age, purplish-blue flowers with a hidden pale yellow-green keel, dark olive-green tri-foliate foliage, upright uniform, vase shaped plant habit, and produces abundant flowers and flower stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘BD-02-21’
    Patent number: PP36324
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleia plant named ‘BD-02-21’, characterized by its compact, upright spreading habit, dark green foliage with silvery underside, numerous purple flowers, exceptionally free flowering (floriferous blooming habit), and long flowering season, with flowers produced from summer to the first frost. Persistence under heat and humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘LRD-51-22’
    Patent number: PP36424
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum plant named ‘LRD-51-22’, characterized by its compact, low-growing habit; lustrous dark black-purple foliage color that persists through summer and winter; dark pink flowers in spring; and improved cold hardiness compared to other compact purple-leaf cultivars. The new variety is a Loropetalum, typically for ornamental garden use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin