Patents by Inventor John J. Cho

John J. Cho 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).

  • Colocasia plant named 'Aloha'
    Publication number: 20180263167
    Abstract: A new variety of Colocasia plant named ‘Aloha’ that is characterized by large glossy sagittate leaves which emerge dark olive-green in color and rapidly become dark purple-black in color. The under surfaces of the leaves of ‘Aloha’ exhibit prominent raised veining which is contrasting light green in color. ‘Aloha’ produces numerous closely-attached basal shoots such that mature plants of ‘Aloha’ are dense in overall habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • Colocasia Plant Named 'Morning Dew'
    Publication number: 20150271975
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘Morning Dew’ that is characterized by large, glossy, sagittate leaves which are dark-green in color with golden and pale-green flecks; and the petioles of ‘Morning Dew’ exhibit contrasting light cream and dark-green or brown-black streaks, becoming light burgundy in color towards the point of attachment with the leaf, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘WHITE LAVA’
    Patent number: PP24481
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘WHITE LAVA’ that is characterized by sagittate leaves which are semi-glossy medium green in color with bold cream markings and veins. The leaves of ‘WHITE LAVA’ are borne on glossy burgundy-red colored petioles. ‘WHITE LAVA’ grows with a compact and clumping habit. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘WHITE LAVA’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘MAUI GOLD’
    Patent number: PP24482
    Abstract: A new cultivar of cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘MAUI GOLD’ that is characterized by a combination of large sagittate-shaped chartreuse colored leaves with a glossy finish, bluish-purple colored piko, and petioles that are white to light yellow-green in color that turn light burgundy in color where they join the leaf ‘Maui Gold’ grows with a compact and clumping habit. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘MAUI GOLD’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: University of Hawaii
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘HAWAIIAN PUNCH’
    Patent number: PP24596
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘HAWAIIAN PUNCH’ that is characterized by large sagittate leaves which are semi-glossy mid green in color, with prominent burgundy-red veins on both surfaces. The leaves of ‘HAWAIIAN PUNCH’ are borne on glossy burgundy-red petioles. ‘HAWAIIAN PUNCH’ grows with a compact and clumping plant habit. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘HAWAIIAN PUNCH’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: University of Hawaii
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Morning Dew’
    Patent number: PP26865
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘Morning Dew’ that is characterized by large, glossy, sagittate leaves which are dark-green in color with golden and pale-green flecks; and the petioles of ‘Morning Dew’ exhibit contrasting light cream and dark-green or brown-black streaks, becoming light burgundy in color towards the point of attachment with the leaf, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Tropical Storm’
    Patent number: PP28567
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘Tropical Storm’ that is characterized by very compact, prolific basal branching and leaves which are purple-black in color except for a prominent contrasting cream-yellow central streak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: University of Hawaii
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Hawaii Magic’
    Patent number: PP29636
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucadendron plant named ‘Hawaii Magic’ that is distinguished by compact bushy plant habit, foliage color which changes from olive green in summer months to orange-red in the fall and becoming plum colored in spring. The branch stems of ‘Hawaii Magic’ are bright red in color. ‘Hawaii Magic’ bears only male flowers which are yellow in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: University of Hawaii
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Aloha’
    Patent number: PP29692
    Abstract: A new variety of Colocasia plant named ‘Aloha’ that is characterized by large glossy sagittate leaves which emerge dark olive-green in color and rapidly become dark purple-black in color. The under surfaces of the leaves of ‘Aloha’ exhibit prominent raised veining which is contrasting light green in color. ‘Aloha’ produces numerous closely-attached basal shoots such that mature plants of ‘Aloha’ are dense in overall habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Maui Sunrise’
    Patent number: PP31175
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘Maui Sunrise’ that is characterized by prolific basal branching and leaves which are mid-green in color except for a prominent contrasting white to cream-yellow central streak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Hawaii Sunrise’
    Patent number: PP31705
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucadendron plant named ‘Hawaii Sunrise’ that is distinguished by a very compact bushy plant habit with densely packed foliage and many current-season branches which are bright red in color and which bear terminal inflorescences whose bracts are yellow in color with contrasting bright orange-red coloration to their apex and margin. ‘Hawaii Sunrise’ bears only male flowers which are bright yellow in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: University of Hawaii
    Inventor: John J. Cho
  • plant named ‘Waikiki’
    Patent number: PP34615
    Abstract: A new variety of Colocasia plant named ‘Waikiki’ that is characterized by a clumping growth habit and large glossy green and variegated leaves with slightly undulating margins which are borne on glossy dark purple petioles. The color of the variegation of the first leaves to unfurl is predominantly cream-yellow, becoming increasingly infused and replaced by red-purple coloration as the leaves develop and age.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: John J. Cho