Patents by Inventor John M. Ruter

John M. Ruter 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).

  • Hibiscus plant named 'Ruthib1'
    Publication number: 20190269056
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib1’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, predominately purple foliage, white flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Hibiscus plant named 'RutHib2'
    Publication number: 20190269055
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib2’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, purple foliage, magenta flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Abutilon plant named 'RutAbut2'
    Publication number: 20160295764
    Abstract: And Abutilon plant named ‘RutAbut2’ has prolific quantities of large yellow flowers, a compact and more prostrate growth habit, shorter internodes, and has an extended duration of flowering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ruter, Donglin Zhang, Allan M. Armitage, David A. Knauft, Suzzanne C. Tate, Kelly Preslar
  • Abutilon plant named 'RutAbut1'
    Publication number: 20160295763
    Abstract: An Abutilon plant named ‘RutAbut1’ has full blooms throughout the summer, short internode lengths, and large flowers that are yellow-orange with a red throat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ruter, Donglin Zhang, Allan M. Armitage, David A. Knauft, Suzzanne C. Tate, Kelly Preslar
  • Thuja plant named 'RUTTHU#1'
    Publication number: 20160135345
    Abstract: A new Thuja plant named ‘RutThu#1’ is very compact with dark green foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • INDIAN HAWTHORN PLANT NAMED 'RUTRHAPH1'
    Publication number: 20090313733
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis umbellata, which is characterized by unique undulate leaf margins with small leaf margins; petite petals, with both length and width being small; overall plant height and width resulting in a small and wide appearance; relatively few stamens; relatively early full bloom date; and relatively slow growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Pennisetum purpureum plant named ‘Princess’
    Patent number: PP17728
    Abstract: Pennisetum purpureum ‘Princess’ is a dwarf, purple-foliaged napiergrass. It is a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-10, and a vigorous annual in more northern zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne W. Hanna, John M. Ruter
  • Pennisetum purpureum plant named ‘Prince’
    Patent number: PP18509
    Abstract: Pennisetum purpureum ‘Prince’ is a semi-dwarf, purple-foliaged napiergrass. It is a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-10, and a vigorous annual in more northern zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne W. Hanna, John M. Ruter
  • Campsis plant named ‘Rutcam’
    Patent number: PP19415
    Abstract: A new and distinct Campsis xtagliabuana hybrid which is characterized by a vine-like growth habit requiring support to grow, early flowering, and prolific blooming with red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Bottlebrush plant named ‘RutCall’
    Patent number: PP23848
    Abstract: A stiff bottlebrush plant having a rounded, non-drooping form, large flowers, long leaves and that begins to flower in late April in Tifton, Ga.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Holly plant named ‘RutHol1’
    Patent number: PP23905
    Abstract: A Japanese holly plant having a unique upright growth habit that makes it suitable for topiary usage, hedge plant usage and as a landscape shrub. The new plant is widest at the middle or central area, with a rounded base and pyramidal apex. The new plant has large leaves and a relatively fast growth rate for a Japanese holly plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • plant named ‘RutThu#1’
    Patent number: PP26840
    Abstract: A new Thuja plant named ‘RutThu#1’ is very compact with dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • plant named ‘RutAbut1’
    Patent number: PP27782
    Abstract: An Abutilon plant named ‘RutAbut1’ has full blooms throughout the summer, short internode lengths, and large flowers that are yellow-orange with a red throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ruter, Donglin Zhang, Allan M. Armitage, David A. Knauft, Suzzanne C. Tate, Kelly Preslar
  • plant named ‘RutAbut2’
    Patent number: PP27881
    Abstract: An Abutilon plant named ‘RutAbut2’ has prolific quantities of large yellow flowers, a compact and more prostrate growth habit, shorter internodes, and has an extended duration of flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ruter, Donglin Zhang, Allan M. Armitage, David A. Knauft, Suzzanne C. Tate, Kelly Preslar
  • plant named ‘RutHib1’
    Patent number: PP30824
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib1’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, predominately purple foliage, white flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • plant named ‘RutHib2’
    Patent number: PP30853
    Abstract: A new Hibiscus plant named ‘RutHib2’ is characterized by a combination of good form, medium vigor, purple foliage, magenta flowers with a red eye, and good tolerance to Alternaria, Cercospora, and Phytophthora pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Holly plant named ‘RutHol4’
    Patent number: PP32759
    Abstract: A new Ilex plant named ‘RutHol4’ is characterized by a combination of an attractive pyramidal growth habit, potential for use in containers or as a small hedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Holly plant named ‘RutHol2’
    Patent number: PP32820
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol2’ is characterized by a combination of its compact, rounded growth habit, its resistance to damage from spider mites, its need for little pruning, its burgundy color new growth, and its ability to be used in large containers with other plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter