Patents by Inventor John H. Barbour

John H. 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).

  • Sugar maple tree named ‘Sandersville’
    Patent number: PP19807
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sugar maple tree named ‘Sandersville’, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by consistent vibrant orange fall colors in hardiness zone 8, heat tolerance and a vigorous growth rate when growing in this hardiness zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Barbour, Anthony Brent Reeves
  • Chinese elm tree named `Emer II`
    Patent number: PP7552
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ulmus parvifolia of distinct vase-shaped growth habit which resembles an American Elm in ultimate mature tree shape. The tree is characterized in having exfoliating patchy bark in attractive patterns which cover exposed bark root portions, branches over one inch in diameter and the trunk which has distinctive butresses. The tree is exceedingly durable to extremes of weather, and is resistant to common Elm pests and diseases. The tree has a dense, strong upright branching habit, with narrow but very strong branch crotch angles, and numerous thin terminal twigs which produce a dense canopy of lustrous foliage. Leaves are densely borne at the terminals of the twigs to render a full, attractive shade tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Tree Introductions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Glenn, John H. Barbour, Michael A. Dirr