Patents by Inventor John Barbour

John Barbour 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).

  • Oak Tree named 'EARLYBIRD'
    Publication number: 20170006750
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Earlybird’, characterized by its upright branching habit and pyramidal tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; early leaf-out in the spring, typically about two to three weeks earlier than other selections of Quercus lyrata; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark orange and red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named 'Howler'
    Publication number: 20170006752
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Howler’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and relatively small, narrow and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark red to purple red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN BARBOUR, RAMON SANCHEZ
  • Oak tree named 'Fullbright'
    Publication number: 20170006751
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Fullbright’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming an narrow upright tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark purple and orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventors: John Barbour, Kevin Redeker
  • Oak Tree Named 'Green Nova'
    Publication number: 20170006749
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’, characterized by its upright pyramidal oval tree form with sturdy broad branch orientation angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that consistently abscise during the winter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Nyssa Tree Named 'Cherry Pie'
    Publication number: 20170006748
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nyssa tree named ‘Cherry Pie’, characterized by its pyramidal tree form with broad branch angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; large glossy medium green-colored leaves that become bright red in color during the autumn; autumn leaf color is uniformly consistent; vaguely ridged and furrowed bark; and production of only male flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named 'Nightlights'
    Publication number: 20170006753
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Nightlights’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become purple red to orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: ATHENA TREES, INC.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Magnolia grandiflora named `Mgtig`
    Patent number: PP9243
    Abstract: A new variety of Magnolia grandiflora is characterized by its candle flame shaped, compact growth habit and mature leaves which have a lustrous dark green upper surface and which are of a convex shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • tree named ‘Cherry Pie’
    Patent number: PP27588
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nyssa tree named ‘Cherry Pie’, characterized by its pyramidal tree form with broad branch angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; large glossy medium green-colored leaves that become bright red in color during the autumn; autumn leaf color is uniformly consistent; vaguely ridged and furrowed bark; and production of only male flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’
    Patent number: PP28342
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Green Nova’, characterized by its upright pyramidal oval tree form with sturdy broad branch orientation angles; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that consistently abscise during the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Dahlonega’
    Patent number: PP28343
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Dahlonega’, characterized by its upright branching habit and pyramidal tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; early leaf-out in the spring, typically about two to three weeks earlier than other selections of Quercus lyrata; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark orange and red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Oak tree named ‘Ochlocknee’
    Patent number: PP28344
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Ochlocknee’, characterized by its upwardly sweeping lateral branches forming an narrow upright tree form; freely branching habit with numerous secondary branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and numerous glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark purple and orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John Barbour, Kevin Redeker
  • Oak tree named ‘Howler’
    Patent number: PP28345
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Howler’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and relatively small, narrow and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become dark red to purple red in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John Barbour, Ramon Sanchez
  • Oak tree named ‘Hopeulikit’
    Patent number: PP28402
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Hopeulikit’, characterized by its upright branching habit and upright oval tree form; freely branching habit with numerous lateral branches providing a full and densely foliated appearance; and glossy dark green-colored leaves that become purple red to orange in color during the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • tree named ‘Attapulgus’
    Patent number: PP29404
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named ‘Attapulgus’, characterized by its upright and narrowly conical tree form; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely and upswept branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; dark green-colored leaves; and leaves resist “yellowing” and maintain green coloration during the winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour